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World Has Just ’10 Weeks’ of Wheat Supplies Left in Storage, Analyst Warns

The world has 10 weeks of wheat supplies left in storage amid conflict in Ukraine and as India moved to bar exports of wheat in recent weeks.

Biden Announces 13-Nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a New Collective for Asia-Pacific Relations

Biden launching Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 12 countries in region, first members of economic partnership focusing on Asia-Pacific.
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Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE From 5G Network on Security Grounds

Canada banning Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE from 5G wireless infrastructure, Public Safety Minister Mendicino said.

US Should Divert Fuel to Europe: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair

During Senate deliberations on aiding Ukraine, Sen. Menendez said U.S. should divert fuel to Europe to assist with energy disruptions.

Finland Announces It Will Apply to Join NATO, Scrapping Decades of Neutrality

Government of Finland announced it's plans to apply for NATO membership in move likely to irk Moscow amid months-long conflict in Ukraine.

US Warns of Imminent North Korea Nuclear Test Ahead of Biden’s Visit to Asia

U.S. warned that North Korea could be preparing for another nuclear test, coinciding with President Biden’s visit to Asia later this month.
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Chinese Officials More Willing to Betray CCP, Leak Information: Australian Spy Chief

Spy agency hinted officials in non-democratic societies, are likely to betray their governments and leak info as regimes tighten control.

Biden Handing Over U.S. Sovereignty to WHO

Control over America’s healthcare system, and national sovereignty, will be delivered for a vote to WHO’s governing legislative body, the WHA.

French President Macron Wins Reelection, Le Pen Concedes

French President Emmanuel Macron won a second term on Sunday, defeating National Rally candidate Marine Le Pen. With 97 percent of votes counted, Macron was on course for...

Japan, New Zealand Boost Defense Cooperation Amid ‘Unprecedented Challenges’

New Zealand and Japan agreed Thursday to strengthen defense cooperation and initiate formal negotiations toward an information-sharing pact as the world faces “unprecedented challenges” from the Russia-Ukraine war. Japan’s...
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (4th R) stands with a U.S. delegation including retired Admiral Mike Mullen (3rd R), former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as they arrive at Taipei Songshan Airport in Taiwan on March 1, 2022.

Former Top US Defense Officials Arrive in Taiwan Amid Russia-Ukraine War

As the Ukraine crisis escalates, Taipei welcomed a high-level visit by former top U.S. defense officials, which indicates “rock-solid relations” between Taiwan and the United States, a Taiwanese...

North Korea Continues War Drills, Launches Most Powerful Missile in Years

North Korea ramped up its recent bevy of weapons tests on Sunday, firing what analysts say is the most powerful missile the isolated regime has tested in...