Tag: International

Japan’s Uno Retains World Title to Delight Home Crowd

SAITAMA, Japan—Shoma Uno retained his men’s figure skating world title with a nerveless free skate on home ice on Saturday after Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcame a fall in their free dance to win their first ice dance world title. After overcoming an ankle injury this week, Uno was not at his best but…


How Will Australia Pay for Its $386 Billion Nuclear Sub Deal

Commentary Will the AUKUS nuclear subs consume the Australian budget? It’s a good question. The expenditure is huge in Australian terms. The total deal is currently worth $386 billion (US$260 billion) and will be spread out over 30 years. So, on average, it will cost $12 billion a year. This is about one-third of the…


LIVE NOW: Bidens Attend a Gala Dinner in Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend a Gala Dinner hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 24. …


Bidens Attend a Gala Dinner in Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend a Gala Dinner hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 24. …


LIVE 6:30 PM ET: Bidens Attend a Gala Dinner in Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attend a Gala Dinner hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at 6:30 p.m. ET on March 24. …


Under Attack, US Forces in Syria Face Increasingly Volatile Region

The U.S. military presence in Syria is coming under increasing pressure amid mounting volatility in the region and geopolitical realignments.  On March 24, the U.S. vowed to protect military assets and personnel deployed in Syria following back-to-back attacks on its bases. “We’re going to work to protect our people and our facilities as best we…


Biden and Trudeau Hold a Joint Press Conference

U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a joint press conference at 3:45 p.m. ET on March 24. …


LIVE 3:45 PM ET: Biden and Trudeau Hold a Joint Press Conference

U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a joint press conference at 3:45 p.m. ET on March 24. …


Integration, More Than Recognition, Ensures Success

Commentary Integration into a wider society works. That is why Australia is one of the most successful countries on the planet. This nation, like no other, has managed to draw together peoples from all four corners of the globe, united by a common set of values: namely, tolerance, respect, and equality before the law. The…


Arresting Putin Abroad on ICC Warrant Would Be ‘Declaration of War’: Top Russian Official

Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president now serving as deputy chairman of the country’s security council, said on Thursday that any attempts to arrest President Vladimir Putin on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant of war crimes would be considered a “declaration of war” against the country. “Just imagine—clearly that such a situation that is…