U.S.
Indo-Pacific
Quad leaders to call for securing chip supply chain
Japan, India, Australia and U.S. leaders to link advanced tech with human rights
Afghanistan turmoil
U.S. says Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians in 'tragic mistake'
Pentagon acknowledges Aug.29 attack in Afghanistan targeted wrong vehicle
Interview
Xi's potential 2027 transition poses threat to Taiwan: Davidson
Former Indo-Pacific commander explains why he worries about 'the next 6 years'
Indo-Pacific
France recalls ambassadors to U.S., Australia over sub deal
Paris calls agreement 'unacceptable behavior between allies and partners'
Climate Change
Biden urges 'highest possible' goals ahead of U.N. climate summit
U.S. and EU pledge to reduce methane emissions 30% by 2030
Economy
World Bank probe finds now-IMF chief pushed staff to lift China ranking
Ex-Chief Executive Georgieva denies allegations over 'Doing Business' report handling
Indo-Pacific
U.S.-China rivalry flares undersea with Australia submarine deal
AUKUS pact spurred by Washington's fear of losing Indo-Pacific dominance
Opinion
AUKUS fallout misses the silent spearhead lurking beneath
Beijing will move quickly to exploit fissures in the U.S. alliance network
Commodities
China and U.S. strike back against soaring commodity prices
Beijing unleashes oil reserves while Washington cracks down on food processors
Trade
China officially applies to join CPTPP trade pact
Bid comes day after U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new defense partnership
Indo-Pacific
U.S.-led alliance to give Australia nuclear submarines to counter China
New AUKUS joins Canberra to U.S., U.K. 'for generations' in Indo-Pacific
Opinion
The 'nice' Taliban delusion
Wishful thinking dominates idea that religious movement has softened
Technology
Apple unveils new iPhone13 series but no launch date for Watch 7
Smartwatch faces production delays as phones set to ship this month
Afghanistan turmoil
Aid for Taliban-led Afghanistan poses dilemma for West
Economic paralysis since takeover seen plunging 97% into poverty
Technology
Apple fixes security hole reportedly used to hack an iPhone
Researchers say issue was exploited to put spyware on a Saudi activist's iPhone
Datawatch
U.S. freed from burden of high crude oil prices
Washington to reduce Middle East involvement even further
Afghanistan turmoil
Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal at angry U.S. congressional hearing
One Republican calls for secretary's resignation
Indo-Pacific
White House says Quad summit to take place Sept. 24
China, pandemic and climate change on agenda for first in-person meeting
Climate Change
Climate change may internally displace 216m people: World Bank
Report says Mekong Delta could become possible hotspot
