Will unveil new regional trade pact plan. The leaders of eight Southeast Asian nations were hosted at the White House by the president this week for a two-day…
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Departments of State and Treasury Sanction Blender.io
Virtual currency mixer used heavily by North Korea. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned virtual currency mixer Blender.io (Blender) last week in partnership with the Department of State.…
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Legislation Would Designate Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senator says the Russian president has earned the designation. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a resolution Tuesday to officially designate Russia…
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President Signs Additional Ukraine Weapons Package
Announced during G7 video call last week. President Joe Biden signed a new weapons package last week, providing Ukraine with $150 million worth of additional armaments to defend…
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Commerce Secretary Announces Global CBPR Forum
Several nations collaborate to address global privacy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced last week the establishment of the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum. Canada, Japan,…
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China Signs Security Pact with Solomon Islands
U.S., Australia, and New Zealand express concerns. Earlier this week, the White House announced in a press briefing that the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and…
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Congress Expresses Concern over Indo-Pacific
Several federal legislators visit Taiwan. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the general acceptance of it by China, has prompted concern among many in Congress about the…
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Senate Unanimously Approves Trade Bills Countering Russia
Addresses trade relations and Russian oil imports. The Senate unanimously passed two bills on Thursday that have been in the works for weeks. The first permanently ends normal…
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Speaker Pelosi Plans Trip to Taiwan
Testing positive for COVID may delay departure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly has plans to travel to the island nation of Taiwan on Sunday. Her trip is seen…
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U.S. and Allies Impose New Sanctions on Russia
President Biden confirms measures against Russian defense companies. President Joe Biden met with NATO and G7 allies Thursday in emergency sessions about Russia’s attacks against Ukraine as the…
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