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US-ASEAN Relations Grow as Tensions Rise in the South China Sea
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended the biannual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from Oct. 6 to 11, 2024, to discuss US foreign policy.
The 2024 Presidential Election and Uncertainty Regarding Ukraine
Biden’s choice not to run for re-election has cast uncertainty over US involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Due to the uncertainty, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to meet with both candidates for the US presidency: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
“Zombie” Storm Hurricane John Demonstrates Potential Climate Change Impacts as it Continues to Ravage Mexico
The death toll in Mexico from Hurricane John continues to rise. Initially labeled a Category Three storm, John made landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast on Monday, Sept. 23 at approximately 9:15 pm CST.
Vice President Harris Handles Migration Issues, Border Security, and Campaign Criticism in Visit to the Border
With less than two months until the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the Arizona border near Nogales on Sept. 27, 2024.
As The US Election Draws Near, North Korea Is Making Wilder Threats
On Sept. 12, North Korea revealed a glimpse into their uranium enrichment facilities, boasting to the world the speed of their nuclear technology advancement despite the sanctions placed on them by the international community.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Addresses Growing Frustrations with His Leadership
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during his trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Following a brief discussion about what differentiates Canada from the United States, host Stephen Colbert questioned Trudeau about growing dissent over his leadership.
Wildfires in California and Portugal Signal Intensifying “Climate Whiplash”
This month, southern California and northern Portugal grappled with some of the largest and most damaging wildfires in their respective regions. The Park fire in California, which started on June 24, 2024, is now 99 percent contained, but at its peak, it became the third-largest wildfire in the state’s history.
Biden’s Quad Summit: The United States’ Subtle Strategy to Counter China’s Indo-Pacific Influence
In the final months of his presidency and his decades of public service, President Joe Biden gathered the leaders of Japan, Australia, and India for a Quad summit in Delaware on Sept. 20, 2024.
The US Prepares to Send New Aid to Ukraine as Concerns Over How to Defeat Putin Grow
As the war in Ukraine drags on, many look to the United States for a clear strategy to defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a recent press interaction, President Joe Biden said his message to President Putin is to “stop.” This vague statement underscores the West’s uncertainty about how to curb Putin’s escalating aggression.
US House Begins Appropriations Vote, Weighing Support for Ukraine Against Stricter Border Policies
Chuck Schumer announced that the vote on Biden’s request for billions in Ukraine and Israel assistance would occur as soon as the week of Dec. 4. The vote combines the highly divisive issue of immigration policy with the less-partisan issue of funding for Ukraine and Israel.
Biden Moves to Fund Amazon Restoration Alongside Brazil
President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday to devote $500 million towards the Amazon Fund.
Main Takeaways of Leaked US Intelligence Documents
Numerous classified U.S. military documents covering intelligence assessments of various foreign governments have been leaked online over the course of the past few months.
Biden Set to Visit Ireland
United States President Joseph Biden is set to visit Ireland April 11, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Fire at US-Mexico Border Fuels Tensions Over Border Migration Crisis
A massive fire erupted last week on the US-Mexico border that took the lives of 38 individuals and injured dozens of others.
World Reacts to Trump Indictment
On Thursday March 30, former President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan regarding hush-money funds given to adult film star Stormy Daniels while Trump campaigned for President in 2015 and 2016.
US Senate Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorization
In a 66-30 vote, the United States Senate recently voted to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force for Iraq.
US State Department Blasts New West Bank Law, US-Israeli Relations Sour
In a rare critical statement, the Biden administration has strongly condemned a new Israeli law passed by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Taiwanese President’s Arrival on US Soil Raises Concerns of Potential Chinese Backlash
President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed that she plans to make an unofficial visit to the United States while traveling to Central America.
United States and Russia Tussle Over Downed Drone
On March 12, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed into the Black Sea after an apparent confrontation with Russian Air Force jets.
US Sends Weapons to Somalia to Combat Al-Qaeda-Linked Organization
The United States recently bestowed over 60 tons of weapons to Somalia this past Tuesday to be used in their continued war against al-Qaeda.