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24 results for “taiwan policy”

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative

An event report says the FBI arrested realtor Wanying Zhang at LAX in an alleged China spy case involving a relative of Taiwan’s president.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes

A claim projects thousands in added household energy costs through 2040 but gives no policy details, source or method for the estimate.

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday

Photos from Beijing as China begins its seven-day National Day holiday after Xi Jinping sharpened Beijing's warning on Taiwan.

  • 7 min
  • China

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships

Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.

  • 7 min
  • Iran

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending

Legislative Yuan ends record delay, approving 2026 budget with added funds for drones and surveillance, enabling agencies to resume deferred projects.

  • 7 min
  • Taiwan

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems

From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake

New York Times Editorial Board calls UC’s test-blind admissions a mistake, pressuring Regents to revisit testing as 2027 planning begins.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

Filing in Washington asks Pentagon to disclose terms of its deal with Scouting America and any gender identity limits tied to Defense partnerships.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

Washington alleges Beijing is urging U.S. states and companies to curb Taiwan ties, miscasting policy to chill trade, visits, and partnerships.

  • 7 min
  • Taiwan

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

US court dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Los Angeles immigration policy

California appellate court backs Los Angeles in challenge to its immigration policy, ending a Trump-era lawsuit and reinforcing local discretion.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy

Public spats from Italy to Israel show how Trump’s personal frictions shape U.S. messaging, adding diplomatic risk as partners gauge reliability.

  • 7 min
  • Israel

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts

In New Taipei, President Lai pledges to uphold core defense programs despite opposition-led cuts, exploring phased funding to limit delays.

  • 6 min
  • Taiwan

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Steyer’s exit from the California governor’s race could spell bad news for climate policy

Steyer’s withdrawal narrows the field to Becerra and Hilton, raising concerns over climate ambition and investment certainty in California.

  • 7 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy

U.S. House approves Ukraine aid, signaling GOP defiance of Trump and support for Kyiv; Senate outcome uncertain but diplomatic impact grows.

  • 6 min
  • Ukraine

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

‘Nothing adds up’: Veteran German politician tears into Merz’s Russia policy (VIDEO) — RT World News

German opposition figure Sahra Wagenknecht faults CDU leader Merz over Russia policy, citing double standards and economic costs amid NATO-Ukraine tensi...

  • 7 min
  • Russia

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

From Washington, Trump calls for Beijing and Taipei to cool tensions, signaling de-escalation messaging as Taipei weighs U.S. commitments.

  • 7 min
  • Taiwan

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trump told Xi ‘I don't talk about’ whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China

After talks with Xi in Beijing, Trump declined to say if the U.S. would defend Taiwan, signaling deliberate ambiguity with implications for regional sta...

  • 7 min
  • China

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Sen. Elissa Slotkin reacts to latest Iran news, Xi's warning to Trump on Taiwan

Beijing talks tie Taiwan, Iran, and trade; Slotkin flags escalation risks and supply-chain, defense, and auto impacts amid possible sanctions moves.

  • 7 min
  • China

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Trade, Taiwan and Iran cast shadows on Trump’s China summit with Xi

President Donald Trump will begin a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday as the two countries engage in a fierce trad

  • 3 min
  • China

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

What Would an Abundance Foreign Policy Look Like?

In New York on March 23, 2026, at approximately 4:01 a.m. UTC, a policy forum titled “What Would an Abundance Foreign Policy Look Like?” convened across...

  • 8 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi's House seat is unafraid of a fight

The state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the House is no stranger to the national spotlight

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil

Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy

SYDNEY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - An Australian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a government source said on Sunday in the latest transit of the sensitive wat...

  • 7 min
  • Taiwan

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

Exclusive—Lyndsey Sikes: Why Are States Like New York and California Controlling Abortion Drug Policy in Louisiana?

Until federal regulators restore commonsense safety standards and end the mass mailing of abortion drugs across state lines, Louisiana's women and children rema...

  • 6 min
  • United States

Politics / GovernmentThe Veil

US trade policy in Africa driven by ‘crisis’ while China seeks engagement – expert

Andrey Maslov says the US has been “forced onto an isolationist path,” including imposing tariffs on African countries

  • 6 min
  • United States