Apple CEO Tim Cook Slammed by Critics Over Remarks Praising China
Apple CEO Tim Cook has visited China to boost iPhone sales while praising the Chinese economy. However, he was criticized at home for his laudatory remarks.
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Biden Administration Greenlights $1 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel
The Biden administration has informed key lawmakers of its intention to provide Israel with over $1 billion in extra arms and ammunition.
US Sanctions Russian Businessman, 3 Companies Involved in Scheme to Evade Sanctions Tied to Russia's Metals Tycoon
The US has imposed sanctions against a Russian businessman, and three companies based in Russia allegedly used in a scheme to evade US sanctions connected to Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska...
US Officials: Boeing Breached 2021 Criminal Prosecution Deal Over 737 MAX Crashes
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Boeing for allegedly violating the 2021 agreement to defer any criminal prosecution about two 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019...
US, Australia Introduce Uncrewed Underwater Manta Ray Drone
A new underwater drone has successfully completed its first trial, showcasing its ability to navigate through the depths of the sea without being detected...
Chinese Companies Dominate Licensing Bids to Explore Iraq Oil and Gas Fields as US Snubs Energy Bidding Round
Chinese companies won five more bids to explore and develop oil and ga...
Biden Administration Unveils $200 Million Funding to Address Bird Flu Outbreaks Within Dairy Farms
US health and agriculture authorities commit almost $200 million to ad...
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China's Xi Jinping Meets American CEOs to Woo Back Foreign Investors, Mend Strained Relations With US
China's President Xi Jinping met with more than a dozen American CEOs and academics on Wednesday in an effort to mend strained relations with the US.
US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments
The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.
Kamala Harris Says Biden Admin Does 'Not Intend to Ban TikTok' Despite Backing Bill That Could Get the App Banned in US
Vice President Kamala Harris has assured the public that the Biden administration has no intentions of banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Joe Biden's Rule Allowing Potentially Diseased Beef From Paraguay to Enter US Repealed by Senate
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill reversing the rule of the administration of President Joe Biden allowing beef imports from Paraguay, which has a history of cattle-borne diseases.
Asian Markets to Gain on Fed Rate Cut Signal; Japan's Yen Remains on the Brink
Asian markets are poised for further gains after US markets' positive reaction to the Federal Reserve's signal that interest rates could be slashed by 75 basis points this year.
Biden Administration Is Considering Blacklisting Huawei-Linked Chinese Chipmakers: Report
Many Chinese semiconductor companies associated with Huawei are reportedly being considered for blacklisting by the Biden administration.
New Microsoft-TESDA Partnership to Equip More Than 100,000 Philippine Women With AI, Cybersecurity Skills
The new Microsoft-TESDA partnership will enable more than 100,000 women in the Philippines to gain artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills.
China-Based Canadian Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets
A Canadian citizen based in China has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing the trade secrets of Tesla and conspiring to sell them to undercover police.
Swiss Banking Giant UBS Intends to Broaden Business Footprint in the US
Swiss banking giant UBS intends to seek merger and acquisition opportunities in the United States in the years ahead.
