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Visualising how Israel keeps stealing Palestinian land
Israel has illegally seized more land this year than over the past 20 years combined.
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AOC pushes to impeach US Supreme Court’s Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito
Democrats have criticised the court, which has a conservative majority, for rulings favouring the right in US politics.
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Israel to Ukraine to Bulgaria: Which countries receive US military aid?
The US provides billions in military aid around the world, but who benefits the most - and why?
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China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds
Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows.
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NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership
Pledges come as US also announced it will deploy longer-range missiles to Germany and bolster defences against Russia.
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Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says 56 Chinese aircraft crossed sensitive median line as Beijing carries out military drills.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 867
As the war enters its 867th day, these are the main developments.
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Biden’s candidacy in crisis as Clooney, US senator call on him to quit
Actor and donor George Clooney says Biden will lose the presidency, House and Senate if he doesn't step aside.
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Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted at fraud trial over fund’s collapse
DOJ said market manipulation caused more than $10bn in losses at global banks, and more than $100bn at portfolio firms.
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What’s next for NATO?
Military alliance marks 75 years at summit with Ukraine war centre stage.
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‘Last chance’: Activist Leonard Peltier’s family reflects on life in prison
Denied parole, the Indigenous activist continues to serve a decades-long sentence. His family shares the repercussions.
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Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza City as Doha truce talks continue
The Israeli army has warned that 'Gaza city will remain a dangerous combat zone'.
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U.S.-China Economic Relations With Jay Shambaugh
Jay Shambaugh discusses U.S.-China macroeconomic engagement and dialogue with Chinese leadership on overcapacity and economic imbalances.
The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. This meeting is also part of CFR’s China Strategy Initiative.
For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
Categories: Defense Policy
Transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine ‘happening as we speak’
The top leaders of NATO’s 32 member countries announced additional military support for Ukraine.
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Elon Musk beats $500m severance lawsuit by fired Twitter workers
The case is one of many accusing Musk of reneging on promises to former Twitter employees and vendors.
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CNN to cut 100 jobs and switch to paywall for website
Media organisations including CNN have struggled to grow audiences and revenue and are trying new offerings.
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Prosecutors say Alec Baldwin broke ‘cardinal rules’ for handling guns
The Hollywood actor's trial has begun in Santa Fe, three years after Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins's killing.
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What could Project 2025 mean for the rest of the world?
The 922-page right-wing wish list for a Trump comeback includes pointers on foreign policy and defence.
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UEFA Euro 2024: Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal upstages Ronaldo and Mbappe
Spain reached the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win against France and a goal for the ages from their prodigy, Lamine Yamal
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Pakistan says registered Afghan refugees can stay for one more year
Pakistan says it will extend the validity of Proof of Registration cards of 1.45 million Afghan refugees for one year.
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