Jan 18 Lunar New Year rush starts after China lifts COVID travel rules By Associated Press Millions of Chinese are taking advantage of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions to make an emotional journey back to their families for Lunar New Year holidays. Continue reading
Jan 18 Analysis: What is the debt ceiling? By Steven Pressman, The Conversation Treasury Secretary Yellen announced the U.S. will hit its $31 trillion debt ceiling on Jan. 19. Economists and markets are worried Congress won’t act in time, which could trigger a financial crisis. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: NATO allies U.S., Turkey meet in Washington amid disagreements on war in Ukraine By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and Turkey on Wednesday looked to brush aside differences that have strained relations for years but were unable to report progress in resolving disagreements over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have soured ties between… Continue reading
Jan 18 UK Prime Minister Sunak pushes ahead on plan to remove all EU laws By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is pushing ahead with a contentious plan to remove all remaining European Union laws from Britain's statute book by the end of the year. Continue reading
Jan 18 At the World Economic Forum, Zelenskyy urges allies to speed up push against Russia By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told political leaders at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that supplies of Western weapons must come quicker than Russia's attacks. Continue reading
Jan 18 NATO warns of extended war in Ukraine, vows to be ready By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The alliance's deputy secretary general Mircea Geoana told military chiefs from across Europe on Wednesday that NATO nations must invest more in defense, ramp up military industrial manufacturing and harness new technologies to prepare for future wars. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Secretary of State Blinken gives remarks at the 91st U.S. Conference of Mayors By Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged mayors from around the country to reach out and work with his department, saying "we can help."… Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds news briefing as the nation’s debt ceiling deadline approaches By Associated Press As the clock ticks down to the nation's debt ceiling deadline, the White House on Wednesday urged Republicans in Congress to work with President Joe Biden to avoid a potentially dangerous default. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks on Blinken’s meeting with Turkey’s foreign minister By Associated Press The United States and Turkey on Wednesday looked to brush aside differences that have strained relations for years but were unable to report progress in resolving disagreements over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have soured ties between… Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Justice Department announces arrest of Russian cryptocurrency founder By Eric Tucker, Josh Boak, Associated Press A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange that the Justice Department says became a haven for the proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested, federal officials said Wednesday. Continue reading