Joe Biden: French ambassador to the US returns following call between POTUS and Emmanuel Macron

Sep 24, 2021 06:02 am UTC| Politics

A diplomatic crisis recently occurred with France following the deal made between the US, the UK, and Australia over providing Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. After the recent call between US President Joe Biden...

Capitol riots: Rep. Adam Schiff says House Select Committee is investigating the insurrection as coup attempt

Sep 24, 2021 05:30 am UTC| Politics

The bipartisan House Select Committee is already carrying out their probe of the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol as of late, along with possible subpoenas to be released. This week, Rep. Adam Schiff, who is a member...

World War 3: China deploys 19 jets into Taiwan's airspace

Sep 24, 2021 05:14 am UTC| Politics

Tensions over Taiwan could lead to another world war between countries surrounding the island nations autonomy. Recently, China has made yet another incursion into Taiwans air space as Beijing has deployed 19...

Some rich people will love at least one sweetener in Democrats' $3.5 trillion plan

Sep 24, 2021 02:53 am UTC| Economy Politics

While liberal lawmakers look for ways to raise taxes on the rich to finance their US$3.5 trillion spending package, some House Democrats are aiming to lower them. Specifically, several Democrats from high-tax states...

Climate Change Series

Josh Frydenberg prepares ground for Scott Morrison to commit to 2050 climate target

Sep 24, 2021 02:53 am UTC| Politics

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will prepare the way for Scott Morrison to take a target of net zero emissions by 2050 to Glasgow, when he warns on Friday capital inflow will be at risk if Australia is seen as a climate...

Global Geopolitics Series

After AUKUS, Russia sees a potential threat — and an opportunity to market its own submarines

Sep 24, 2021 01:16 am UTC| Politics

The global opinions on the new AUKUS security pact between Australia, the US and the UK have been decidedly mixed. China and France immediately blasted the deal, while others, such as Japan and the Philippines, were more...

Capitol insurrection: Journalist weighs in on House Select Committee's decision to start issuing subpoenas

Sep 23, 2021 09:57 am UTC| Politics

The bipartisan House Select Committee investigating the Capitol insurrection appears to have a clear plan of approach in its probe. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carol Leonnig weighed in on the recent reports of the...