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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California woman indicted on charges that she was spying for China
Prosecutors allege she spied on Taiwan's president's son for China. She was indicted earlier in October; the allegation has not been proven in court.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent repeatedly declined to say whether the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally. The exchange does not establish a policy change.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy warned that formally siding with Putin would be a “historic mistake” for the U.S. No such U.S. policy shift was reported.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize for Recognizing Taiwan
Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their countries’ recognition of Taiwan. The sanctions’ terms and practical effects remain unc...
- 7 min
- China
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
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle and restores him as U.S. attorney
A judge blocked Trump's dismissal of Roger Rogoff, restoring him as Seattle's top federal prosecutor under the current order.
- 7 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
Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not U.S.
Jim Farley says Europe is too late to fend off Chinese automakers, but the U.S. still has time to respond.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says U.S., Iran slated for indirect talks after he rejects latest proposal
Trump says indirect talks are slated after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal. No date or venue has been announced.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
Beijing’s UN address emphasizes growth, financing, and multilateralism, signaling continuity and agenda‑setting in development forums.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Extended interview: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the U.S.-Iran war
In a D.C. interview, Iran’s president outlined terms to ease Strait access as a confidence step, signaling conditional de-escalation amid ongoing conflict.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s president strikes a defiant tone at U.N. after Trump threats
Iran’s president rejects external pressure in U.N. address, aiming to rally allies as U.S.–Iran tensions rise and diplomats weigh risks for talks and tr...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Beyond killer robots: China's real AI threat to America is already here, experts warn
Experts in Washington say China’s open-source AI and distillation efforts, not robots, risk eroding U.S. advantages and complicating controls.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump to address U.N. amid tensions with allies, war with Iran and Russia-Ukraine war
At UNGA in New York, Trump’s speech will be parsed for shifts on Iran and Ukraine, alliance commitments, and energy security as leaders meet.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
AI, Iran likely to be on agenda for Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping
White House readies high-stakes Trump–Xi talks in Washington, with AI governance and Iran likely on the agenda alongside trade, tech, and security.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. proposes exchanging AI safety alerts with China, Bessent says
U.S. officials propose a U.S.–China AI safety alert mechanism ahead of a Trump–Xi summit, aiming to reduce risk via rapid incident and anomaly sharing.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
Analysts credit Xi’s reserve and buying strategy for capping volatility as Trump-era Iran risks lifted crude prices without triggering a spike.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his India visit, Iran’s President Pezeshkian vowed no surrender to the U.S. or Israel, while Modi called for dialogue and peace amid regional tensions.
- 7 min
- India
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner set to arrive in Kyiv after peace talks in Moscow
Witkoff and Kushner head to Kyiv after Moscow talks, carrying proposals to gauge de-escalation prospects amid scrutiny of security and territorial issues.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Mark Beall cautions that widespread Flock ALPR use without strict guardrails and court oversight could steer the U.S. toward a surveillance state.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Trump: U.S. May Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site ‘Very Soon’
From Washington, Trump says the U.S. may hit Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site “very soon,” raising tensions and market risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Erdogan Claims Turkey Can Remain Friends with the West While Joining China-Russia Axis
In Beijing and Ankara, Erdogan signals closer China–Russia engagement while maintaining Western ties, testing NATO balance and multi-vector diplomacy.
- 7 min
- Turkey