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China thinks it should be the dominant country in world, Blinken says

May 2, 2021

China thinks it should be the dominant country in world, Blinken says

Secretary of State Antonin Blinken said in an interview that aired Sunday that China represents the only country in the world that can challenge the U.S. militarily, economically and diplomatically.

Russia wants US to apologize over Biden's comment about Putin: report

March 18, 2021

Russia wants US to apologize over Biden's comment about Putin: report

A senior member of Russia’s parliament on Thursday said the U.S. should apologize after President Biden said he agreed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was a killer, and the official indicated that the Kremlin could take additional action after recalling its ambassador to the U.S.

China has 'closing window of opportunity' to reach its geopolitical goals: Gordon Chang

March 4, 2021

China has 'closing window of opportunity' to reach its geopolitical goals: Gordon Chang

Chinese President Xi Jinping faces a "closing window of opportunity" to acheive his geopolitical objectives, author and China expert Gordon Chang told "The Story" Thursday.

US B-1 bombers arrive in Norway for historic visit that seems to send message to Moscow

February 23, 2021

US B-1 bombers arrive in Norway for historic visit that seems to send message to Moscow

U.S. B-1B Lancers arrived in Norway on Monday to take part in a “long-planned training mission” and marked the first time these bombers operated out of the European country, a statement from the U.S. Air Force said.

China calls for a reset in relations with US, report says

February 22, 2021

China calls for a reset in relations with US, report says

A Chinese foreign minister said Monday that Beijing is prepared to engage in “candid communication” with the U.S., but wants Washington to stop interfering with its internal affairs, a report said.

Blinken vows ‘firm action’ against Burma military amid crackdown on protesters

February 21, 2021

Blinken vows ‘firm action’ against Burma military amid crackdown on protesters

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took to Twitter on Sunday to vow “firm action” against the Burmese military amid its crackdown on demonstrators lashing out against the coup that occurred earlier this month.

Biden warns Burma of renewed US sanctions after coup

February 1, 2021

Biden warns Burma of renewed US sanctions after coup

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken condemned reports that the Burmese military took control of the country and detained senior leaders—including Aung San Suu Kyi, its de facto leader—and called for the military to “reverse these actions immediately.”

US urges calm after China tells Taiwan independence means war

January 29, 2021

US urges calm after China tells Taiwan independence means war

The U.S. on Thursday called for calm just hours after a top official from China vowed that an independent Taiwan would mean war with Taipei.

Blinken reassures Philippine FM amid China’s recent moves in region

January 27, 2021

Blinken reassures Philippine FM amid China’s recent moves in region

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday reassured Philippine’s top diplomat in a phone call that the U.S. stands with Southeast Asian countries after recent acts by China in the region, a report said.

Opposition leaders launch unprecedented partnership to funnel funds, bypassing Maduro controls

November 25, 2020

Opposition leaders launch unprecedented partnership to funnel funds, bypassing Maduro controls

In the face of the dizzying depreciation of the Venezuelan bolívar, the U.S. government is skirting the censorship imposed by the Nicolas Maduro regime with an unprecedented public-private partnership known as the "stablecoin solution."