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The US House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion legislative package providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in a broad bipartisan vote ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-advances-95-billion-ukraine-israel-package-toward-saturday-vote-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
WA students could forfeit thousands if they don’t submit a FAFSA: Processing FAFSA forms has caused headaches across the U.S., but Washington students could lose ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/wa-students-could-forfeit-thousands-if-they-dont-submit-a-fafsa/
Biden Avoids Wider Middle East War As Israel And Iran Show Restraint. But For How Long?
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US-China Relationship Is OK But Tawain, Russian and Chips Wars Loom: Secretary of State Blinken is off to Beijing to keep a delicate balance ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-23/us-china-relationship-is-ok-but-tawain-russian-and-chips-wars-loom
READ: Speaker Johnson’s foreign aid bills: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday released the text of foreign aid bills that make up a four-pronged plan to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4600246-read-speaker-johnson-isarel-ukraine-taiwan-aid-bills/
Marijuana legalization in WA slow to undo damage done by war on drugs: A major argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis was to stop the harm caused by ...
seattletimes.com/business/marijuana-legalization-in-wa-slow-to-undo-damage-done-by-war-on-drugs/
House debates bills to send aid to Ukraine, Israel: Watch live: The House is convening Saturday to decide whether to approve a package of legislation providing ...
thehill.com/video-clips/4606086-house-debates-and-votes-on-foreign-aid-bills-watch-live/
Military aid act 'tangible demonstration' of U.S. support for Taiwan: lawmakers - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan thanks US for aid package, says will ‘safeguard peace’: TAIPEI: Taiwan will work with the United States to “safeguard peace and freedom” in the region ...
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Marcos has no plans to grant US access to more bases: Last year, Washington and Manila discussed further expanding the number of bases US forces could access ...
rappler.com/philippines/marcos-no-plans-grant-united-states-access-more-bases/
Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
Leaked files: China deploys WZ-8 spy drones to fly over Taiwan: According to classified papers cited by The Washington Post, the WZ-8 drone ...
defence-blog.com/leaked-files-china-deploys-wz-8-spy-drones-to-fly-over-taiwan/
Netball Australia launches inaugural First Nations team to compete on world stage
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/netball-australia-launches-first-nations-team/103739242
Hail to the minilateral chiefs: Biden, Kishida and Marcos: This week the U.S. keeps building NATO 2.0 in the Indo-Pacific, even as it prepares to improve NATO 1 ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/11/japan/minilateral-chiefs-biden-kishida-marcos/
Biden-Kishida Summit: US, Japan and Philippines to Discuss China Tensions: The White House summit Thursday between President Joe Biden, Philippine President ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/china-tensions-at-center-of-biden-s-summit-with-kishida-marcos
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
reuters.com/world/us-vietnamese-top-diplomats-discuss-greater-chip-cooperation-state-dept-says-2024-03-26/
Who is Jason Palmer? A previously unknown Democrat beats Biden in American Samoa’s Democratic caucus
bostonherald.com/2024/03/05/who-is-jason-palmer-a-previously-unknown-democrat-beats-biden-in-american-samoas-democratic-caucus/
Quick Glance: Jason Palmer Beats Joe Biden in American Samoa
- Education technology venture capitalist Jason Palmer won the American Samoa Democratic Caucus with 51 votes compared to Joe Biden's 40 votes.
- Previously unknown, Palmer held virtual campaign events in American Samoa and other states to gain delegates for education.
- While unlikely to be nominated for the presidency, Palmer emphasizes education as a priority and urges Biden to make room for the next generation.
- Having raised $570,000 for his campaign, primarily through a personal loan, Palmer aims to influence the Democratic nomination process.
Biden paves way for Mark Rutte to lead NATO — and confront Putin: The American president’s support helps clear the path for Rutte to take over the job later this ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/21/biden-backs-dutch-pm-mark-rutte-for-top-nato-job-00142554
Quick Glance: Mark Rutte: Dutch PM Favorite for Nato Leadership
- Premier hailed as 'natural leader' with crucial US and UK endorsements.
- Rutte poised to lead Nato amidst Ukraine crisis and Trump's return.
- Strong backing from Biden and Sunak, potential hurdles from Turkey and Hungary.
- Nato chief selection underway, Rutte well-positioned, but other contenders emerge.
US Admiral Warns China Could Launch Surprise Attack From Military Drills: The nominee for chief of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has warned the U.S ...
newsweek.com/us-admiral-warns-china-could-launch-surprise-attack-military-drills-1873205
US coast guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Kiribati: Washington wants a bigger role in helping Pacific Islands nations monitor the ocean.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/02/26/us-coast-guard-boards-chinese-fishing-boats-near-kiribati/
Biden, Kishida, Marcos to hold first trilateral summit in April: The summit comes as economic and security ties continue to grow and the partners cast wary eyes ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/japan/politics/us-philippines-japan-trilateral-leaders-summit/
Indo-Pacific nations need to put more focus on cybersecurity: Vivek Chilukuri is senior fellow and director of the technology and national security program at ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Indo-Pacific-nations-need-to-put-more-focus-on-cybersecurity
Congress Should Approve Funding for US Pacific Allies: By delaying support for Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, Congress is emboldening China and ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-28/congress-should-approve-funding-for-us-pacific-allies
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China Says the U.S. Could Abandon Taiwan if Trump Wins the Presidency: China intends to sow doubt over Washington’s commitment to the island.
time.com/6590369/china-says-trump-abandon-taiwan-election/
U.S. to coordinate defense supply chains with Indo-Pacific partners: WASHINGTON -- The U.S. will explore a new multilateral defense industry arrangement in the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/U.S.-to-coordinate-defense-supply-chains-with-Indo-Pacific-partners
US will not concede on Taiwan, expert says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/01/30/2003812833
US politicians send letter congratulating Taiwan's Lai on election victory: Seven lawmakers dispatched letter from Washington as Congressional Taiwan Caucus ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5085638
U.S. lawmakers seek closer ties with Taiwan's minority parties : WASHINGTON -- A U.S. bipartisan congressional delegation will travel to Taiwan to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/U.S.-lawmakers-seek-closer-ties-with-Taiwan-s-minority-parties
Japan's Patriot-missile transfer to U.S. stuns Indo-Pacific watchers
Many have questioned the rationale of taking weapons out of the Indo-Pacific for a battle ... Show more s.nikkei.com/3RRjfNt
Zelenskyy and Biden to meet as Ukraine aid package stalls in Congress: The Ukrainian president is also expected to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill ...
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/zelenskyy-biden-meet-ukraine-aid-package-stalls-congress-rcna129179
Quick Glance: Selenskyj and Biden: No Gifts for Putin
- Biden urges Congress for additional Ukraine aid.
- Failure to provide aid would be a gift for Putin.
- Biden backs Selenskyj.
- The USA will supply Ukraine with weapons and military equipment.
White House: Russia is using North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine: Washington believes that Moscow is also trying to obtain missiles from Iran to replenish ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-01-05/white-house-russia-is-using-north-korean-ballistic-missiles-in-ukraine.html
America has rushed to mend relations with the Philippines. The US has lavished attention on its president, and sent military equipment and vaccines ... Show more reut.rs/47B1HKR @specialreports
#VantageOnFirstpost : #US and the #Phillipines have signed a landmark nuclear power deal. The "123 agreement" will allow #Washington to expand its military bases in the ... Show more
The US has rushed to shore up ties with the Philippines. It has lavished attention on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, sent military equipment and gifted ... Show more
(3rd LD) S. Korean official notes possibility of N. Korea launching ICBM this month
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Seeing this week's cover story through a different (sometimes-risky) lens: Pacific NW magazine writer Erik Lacitis recognizes the sometimes-risky work of Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seeing-this-weeks-cover-story-through-a-different-sometimes-risky-lens/
Purell maker to refinance debt after failed Georgia-Pacific deal talks: GOJO Industries, the maker of Purell hand sanitizer, said on Thursday it would refinance ...
reuters.com/markets/us/purell-maker-refinance-debt-after-failed-georgia-pacific-deal-talks-2023-10-27/
Mexico and China to Hold High-Level Meetings to Curb Fentanyl Trade: Mexico is in talks with China to stem the flow of fentanyl ingredients as the US pressures ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-20/mexico-and-china-seek-to-stem-fentanyl-s-deadly-cross-pacific-flow
US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2023-09-24/biden-to-open-embassies-in-cook-islands-niue-as-he-welcomes-pacific-leaders-for-washington-summit
Quick Glance: Biden recognizes two Pacific nations to counter China
- President Joe Biden officially recognizes the Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue to counter China's influence.
- The recognition of the two nations aims to maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
- The deals to recognize the two nations will also combat illegal fishing, address climate change in a vulnerable region, and boost economic growth.
- The Cook Islands and Niue together form a sprawling economic zone in the South Pacific.
#VantageOnFirstpost : As the race to control the Indo-Pacific heats up, US president Joe Biden welcomed leaders of the pacific islands to the White House ... Show more
CBS honoring late game show host Bob Barker with prime-time special: CBS is giving the late game show host Bob Barker one last run on prime-time television with ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/cbs-honoring-late-game-show-host-bob-barker-with-prime-time-special/
Ahead of Biden visit, US watchdog says Vietnam backsliding on religious freedoms: Days before a visit by President Joe Biden to Vietnam in which he aims to ...
reuters.com/world/ahead-biden-visit-us-watchdog-says-vietnam-backsliding-religious-freedoms-2023-09-06/
Quick Glance: Religious Freedoms in Vietnam Backsliding Ahead of Biden Visit
- President Joe Biden's upcoming visit aims to upgrade diplomatic ties
- U.S. government commission accuses Vietnam of neglecting commitments to ensure religious freedoms
- Challenges for religious groups in rural areas
- Similar trajectory to China in terms of regulation and control of religion
President Joe Biden hosts Pacific island leaders for a second White House summit on Monday, part of a three-day U.S. charm offensive to block further Chinese ... Show more
Hou Yu-ih urges increased dialogue to avoid Taiwan Strait conflict: KMT presidential hopeful says cross-strait situation linked to Indo-Pacific regional order
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5000206
Quick Glance: Mayor Hou Yu-ih Gives Interviews and Meets Mayor Adams
- KMT presidential candidate has busy schedule during US trip
- Hou gives exclusive interview with Bloomberg and meets privately with New York Times executive editor
- Meeting between Hou and Adams arranged by Yu Chin-shan
- Hou attends annual meeting of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America
U.S. allies and partners critical for Pentagon’s drone swarm strategy: Questions remain about how much technology Washington will be willing to share without the ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/09/13/world/politics/us-military-small-drones-allies/
Public debt expected to fall in most Pacific countries -World Bank: Public debt in most Pacific countries is expected to fall in the next 12 months as countries ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/public-debt-expected-fall-most-pacific-countries-world-bank-2023-08-08/
Maldives gets first resident US envoy as Washington's push for greater influence in Indo-PacificHem Saroya brings you this report
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said during a visit to Papua New Guinea that Washington was not seeking a permanent base in the Pacific Islands nation ... Show more reut.rs/3KihbtI
US, S.Korean officials huddle for new nuclear war planning talks: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday a new nuclear consultative group between ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-skorean-officials-huddle-new-nuclear-war-planning-talks-2023-07-18/
Biden and Italys Meloni discuss China cooperation in Washington meeting: Biden and Italys Meloni discuss China cooperation in Washington meeting
wionews.com/world/biden-and-italys-meloni-discuss-china-cooperation-in-washington-meeting-620097
Why China Won’t Talk With America’s Military: Beijing Sees Silence as Leverage: Beijing sees silence as leverage.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/why-china-wont-talk-americas-military
Paid articlePaid Biden nominates China specialist to be ambassador to strategic Marshall Islands: President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated a senior career diplomat to be U.S ...
reuters.com/world/biden-nominates-china-specialist-be-ambassador-strategic-marshall-islands-2023-07-11/
Japan, U.S., S. Korea ‘to Agree on 3-Way Hotline’ at Summit: WASHINGTON — The leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea are expected to agree on ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230817-130291/
Marshall Islands seeks more U.S. nuclear legacy funds to settle strategic deal: The foreign minister of the Marshall Islands called on Thursday for more U.S ...
reuters.com/world/marshall-islands-seek-more-us-nuclear-legacy-funds-settle-strategic-deal-2023-07-13/
PH, US to keep alliance 'relevant, responsive': Marcos Jr.: The reiteration of the strong ties between Manila and Washington comes days after Chinese ships ...
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Why China Won’t Talk With America’s Military: Beijing Sees Silence as Leverage: Beijing sees silence as leverage.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/why-china-wont-talk-americas-military
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Even with due diligence, college football AP Top 25 voters know preseason ballot is an educated-guessing game
oregonlive.com/collegefootball/2023/08/even-with-due-diligence-college-football-ap-top-25-voters-know-preseason-ballot-is-an-educated-guessing-game.html
Japan's Kishida hopes to further strengthen strategic cooperation with US and South Korea at summit | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Canada will continue deploying military ships to Indo-Pacific: Canada's defense minister says freedom of navigation missions are permitted by international ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4932779
Solomon Islands Opens China Embassy in Sign of Growing Ties: The Solomon Islands became the latest Pacific island nation to open an embassy in China ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-10/solomon-islands-opens-embassy-in-china-in-sign-of-growing-ties
Finding fellowship in timely encounters with Whidbey Island's lone elk: The author of this week's magazine cover story met Bruiser, Whidbey Island's only elk ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/finding-fellowship-in-timely-encounters-with-whidbey-islands-lone-elk/
S. Korean ambassador says N. Korean threats will only lead to stronger deterrence from S. Korea-U.S. alliance | Yonhap News Agency
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Opinion | China Accepts the New Indo-Pacific Reality: Xi’s meeting with Blinken signals a limited but welcome thaw in relations.
wsj.com/articles/china-accepts-the-new-indo-pacific-reality-blinken-xi-jinping-defense-spending-a9a9065d
US will 'reactivate' Japanese airstrips in Palau says Whipps: The Palau president says the US military is "reactivating" airstrips built by the Japanese during ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/494160/us-will-reactivate-japanese-airstrips-in-palau-says-whipps
Senior Pentagon official meets China envoy in Washington: The Pentagon said the US Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner spoke with ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/07/12/Senior-Pentagon-official-meets-China-envoy-in-Washington
Biden nominates China specialist to be ambassador to strategic Marshall Islands: President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated a senior career diplomat to be U.S ...
reuters.com/world/biden-nominates-china-specialist-be-ambassador-strategic-marshall-islands-2023-07-11/
Sneaker Con Is Going Down In Vegas And D.C. This Weekend: Fresh off its trip across the Pacific with its first-ever showing in Osaka, Sneaker Con is looking to ...
sneakernews.com/2023/07/07/sneaker-con-dc-vegas-july-2023/
U.S. remains committed to working with S. Korea to secure peace in Indo-Pacific: Pentagon | Yonhap News Agency
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Unlikely duo spotted swimming off Washington coast. ‘Wonder who was more surprised’
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US releases video of Chinese warship's 'unsafe' maneuvers: Beijing and Washington trade blame over a tense encounter of their warships in the Taiwan Strait.
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/06/05/23/us-releases-video-of-chinese-warships-unsafe-maneuvers
An Extraordinary Mission to Find an American WWII Bomber Crew at the Bottom of the Pacific
wsj.com/articles/an-extraordinary-mission-to-find-an-american-wwii-bomber-crew-at-the-bottom-of-the-pacific-e5e5693
US, Micronesia sign new security deal: The United States said Wednesday it had reached a deal with Micronesia to extend decades-old political and security ties ...
punchng.com/us-micronesia-sign-new-security-deal/
Man Arrested After Allegedly Groping Students at Pacific Lutheran University: One woman noticed someone in her dorm room watching her sleep.
thedailybeast.com/man-arrested-after-allegedly-groping-students-at-pacific-lutheran-university
Dimon calls for Washington-Beijing engagement in first China visit since 2021 controversy
cnbc.com/2023/05/31/dimon-calls-for-washington-beijing-engagement-in-first-china-visit-since-2021-controversy.html
#VantageOnFirstpost : The South China Sea, stability in the Taiwan Strait and a free and open Indo Pacific are often subjects US and China spar over. This time though ... Show more
Netflix keeps 'Love Is Blind' fans waiting for live reunion: “Love Is Blind: The Live Reunion” was to stream from Los Angeles starting at 5 p.m. Pacific ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/04/17/netflix-keeps-love-is-blind-fans-waiting-for-live-reunion/70121173007/
Americans are increasingly disgruntled at work: There's at least one simple solution for this.
axios.com/2023/01/25/americans-increasingly-disgruntled-at-work
‘The ball is in their court’: China silent on US request for defence chief talks, senior official says
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3221910/ball-their-court-china-silent-us-request-defence-chief-talks-senior-official-says
Paid articlePaid US extends security ties with Micronesia, puts China on backfoot: US extends security ties with Micronesia, puts China on backfoot
wionews.com/world/us-extends-security-ties-with-micronesia-puts-china-on-backfoot-595982
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