Opinion | How Washington’s lawyers stack up against Beijing’s technocrats
While no system is perfect, balancing out the occupational composition of policymakers could hold the key to success for both countries
· Li Cheng
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Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry
Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington
· Frank Chen
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Loren Legarda is a senator in the 20th Congress, serving her 4th term since 1998.
Sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3: 'Negligence of duty, operational lapses'
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Is Japan’s US$550-billion Trump ‘signing bonus’ a deal with strings attached?
Tokyo races to fund US projects to keep a 15 per cent tariff rate, as critics question if the ‘signing bonus’ is a gift or a high-interest loan
· Agence France-Presse
Martin Romualdez
Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez is the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 19th Congress, winning unchallenged in July 2022. He has been the congressman of the 1st District of Leyte since 2019, a position he also held from 2007 to 2016.
China is the bright spot in Trump's foreign policy - Asia Times
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· Lyle Goldstein
Trump: Hakuna hitimisho lolote la mwisho kuhusu Iran
Trump amesisitiza kuwa mazungumzo na Tehran yataendelea akionyesha uwezekano wa kufikiwa kwa makubaliano mapya ya kidiplomasia.
· Babu Abdalla
US military laser tech and cartel drones stir airspace confusion in Texas
El Paso flights resume after conflicting reports of Mexican cartel drone incursions and uncoordinated Pentagon laser testing
· Bloomberg
Trump: Hakuna hitimisho lolote la mwisho kuhusu Iran
Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump amesema mazungumzo yake na Waziri Mkuu wa Israel Benjamin Netanyahu hayakufikia hitimisho lolote la mwisho kuhusu Iran.
· Babu Abdalla
‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why
Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says
· Mandy Zuo
Trump faces rare pushback within his party over tariffs as polls slide
Pressure builds as Republican fractures emerge, a symbolic House vote on tariffs advances and a pivotal Supreme Court ruling looms
· Mark Magnier
Exclusive | China confirms talks with US about Trump visit as trade truce stays on the cards
US president and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may roll back tariffs for up to a year as officials seek short-term economic wins
· Khushboo Razdan
Finding Trump-Beijing balance may prove Takaichi’s big challenge - Asia Times
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· Brad Glosserman
Signs US-China ties warmer after Trump-Xi call as tech curbs loom - Asia Times
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· Jeff Pao
‘Walk for Peace’ Buddhist monks arrive in Washington - DailyNews
Draped in burnt-orange robes, two dozen Buddhist monks have arrived in Washington DC after an epic cross-country ‘Walk for Peace’ spiritual journey across nine states.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump’s attorney general accused of hiding names in heated Epstein files hearing
Pam Bondi deflects ‘red-handed’ cover-up claims with personal attacks on lawmakers in a combative congressional hearing
· Reuters
Otan reforça força no Ártico face a tensão sobre Groenlândia
A Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte (Otan) afirmou nesta quarta-feira (11/02) que iniciou uma missão para fortalecer sua presença no Ártico, como parte de um acordo para atenuar as tensões dentro da aliança, provocadas pelo desejo do presidente americano, Donald Trump, de que os EUA adquiram a Groenlândia.
· Deutsche Welle
What will headline the Xi-Trump summit? Nicholas Burns weighs in
There is no substitute for top-level engagement given the issues at stake, Nicholas Burns says
· Cao Jiaxuan
In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs - Asia Times
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· Ashley Murray
Prabowo dan Trump Teken Perjanjian Tarif Dagang 19 Februari
Menteri Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian Airlangga Hartarto membagikan kabar terbaru mengenai rencana implementasi tarif resiprokal antara Indonesia dengan Amerika Serikat (AS).
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China's grip slips as Trump squeezes Latin America - Asia Times
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· Amalendu Misra
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure due to Mexican cartel drones
The FAA lifted a 10-day airspace closure after mere hours, assuring the public the drone incursion was resolved and travel could continue
· Associated Press
Netanyahu kufanya mazungumzo na Trump Washington
Kulingana na Netanyahu, mazungumzo yake na Trump katika ikulu ya White House yatajikita katika mazungumzo ya Marekani na Iran.
· Jacob Safari
Benjamin Netanyahu nos EUA para debater acordo com o Irão
"Nesta viagem, discutiremos várias questões: Gaza, a região, mas, claro, em primeiro lugar, as negociações com o Irão. Vou transmitir ao Presidente Trump o nosso ponto de vista quanto aos termos da negociação e os princípios que a meu ver são importantes, não só para Israel, mas para quem quer paz e segurança no Méd…
· Redação DW África
China accuses US of seeking to revive its nuclear test programme
Beijing says Washington is distorting China’s policy and trying to avoid its own disarmament responsibilities
· Zhao Ziwen
Kifungu cha 42.7: Je, EU inalazimika kujilinda kwa pamoja?
Mwendelezo wa kauli tata za Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump zikiwemo kuhusu ushuru wa adhabu hadi madai ya umiliki wa kisiwa cha Greenland ziumeibua mjadala mpya kuhusu mkakati wa ulinzi wa Ulaya ambapo wanadiplomasia, maafisa na wataalamu wakifungu cha Mkataba wa Jumuiya ya Kijeshi ya NATO kuhusu iwapo nchi moja mwan…
· Dotto Bulendu
US grand jury rejects charges against 6 Democrats Trump wanted jailed
In a rare rebuke, a federal grand jury refuses to indict veteran lawmakers whom Trump branded as ‘traitors’
· Agence France-Presse
Netanyahu ziarani Marekani kuijadili Iran
Hii ni ziara ya sita kwa waziri huyo mkuu wa Israel nchini Marekani tangu kurejea kwa Trump katika Ikulu ya White House mwaka mmoja uliopita. Netanyahu na Trump walikutana pia mnamo Oktoba mwaka uliopita wakati Trump alipotangaza kusitisha mapigano huko Gaza.
· Suleman Mwiru
Waziri Mkuu wa Israel yuko ziarani Marekani kuijadili Iran
Waziri Mkuu wa Israel Benjamin Netanyahu yuko ziarani nchini Marekani hii leo ambapo atazungumza na Rais Donald Trump kuhusu mipango ya nyuklia ya Iran.
· Suleman Mwiru
Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey
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Trump admin removes rainbow flag from birthplace of US gay rights movement
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called it an ‘act of erasure’, while others described the move as an attack on the queer community
· Reuters
US seeks fair China competition, looks to realign Latin America ties
Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America
· Igor Patrick
Promessa de Trump de baratear remédios tem alcance limitado
O governo dos Estados Unidos lançou o programa de descontos em medicamentos TrumpRx com a promessa de reduzir drasticamente os preços ao paciente.
· Matthew Ward Agius
कार्निवाल में होगा ट्रंप का पर्दाफाश
जर्मनी के कोलोन शहर में होने वाले मशहूर कार्निवाल में राजनीति और व्यंग्य का तड़का देखने को मिलता है. इस साल 16 फरवरी को होने वाली कोलोन कार्निवाल की 'रोज मंडे परेड' काफी धमाकेदार और विवादों से भरी रहने वाली है.
· गाबी रॉयषर
Tratado da UE obriga seus membros à defesa coletiva?
As atitudes e a retórica agressiva do presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, em temas como comércio exterior e a "aquisição" da Groenlândia têm levado os países europeus a repensar a estratégia de defesa da Europa.
· Melissa Escaria Parra
Trump’s commerce chief admits going to Epstein island, but plays down relationship
Howard Lutnick acknowledges a 2012 visit to the sex offender’s island that contradicts his previous claims of cutting ties in 2005
· Bloomberg
Trump’s cheeky dance with Lady Liberty to headline German carnival
German carnival float lampoons Trump, with satirical flair, showcasing political commentary and cheeky designs
· Reuters
Ikulu ya Kremlin yasema iko tayari kuzungumza na Macron
Macron amesema katika mahojiano na magazeti kadhaa ya Ulaya yaliyochapishwa hii leo kwamba Ulaya haipaswi kuwaachia Urusi na Washington mazungumzo hayo.
· Deutsche Welle
Mshirika wa Epstein Maxwell aomba msamaha kwa Trump
Mshirika wa mhalifu wa makosa ya ngono aliyetiwa hatiani, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, alikataa Jumatatu kujibu maswali ya wabunge wa Marekani, lakini wakili wake alisema yuko tayari kuzungumza iwapo atapewa msamaha na Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump.
· Deutsche Welle
Trump plans to spare Amazon, Google and Microsoft from next wave of chip tariffs
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· James Politi
Taiwan pushes back on Washington’s aggressive chip relocation demands
The new reality in geopolitics is the structural transformation from ‘made-in-Taiwan’ to ‘made-by-Taiwan’, according to one analyst
· Ann Cao
Macron aitahadharisha Ulaya kuhusu makabiliano na Marekani
Katika mahojiano yaliyochapishwa kwenye magazeti kadhaa ya Ulaya, Macron amesema Ulaya haipaswi kujidanganya na utulivu katikati ya mvutano na Washington kama mabadiliko ya kudumu licha ya kile kinachoonekana kama kumalizika kwa misuguano kuhusu Greenland biashara na teknolojia.
· Deutsche Welle
Minhenska konferencija: Bolje tek nakon (Trumpovog) potopa?
Organizatori Münchenske sigurnosne konferencije (MSC) nisu oklijevali imenovati svjetskog čelnika za kojeg smatraju da stoji iza trenutačnog „razdoblja politike kugle za građevinsko rušenje”. „Najmoćniji među onima koji udaraju sjekirom po postojećim pravilima i institucijama jest američki predsjednik Donald Trump”,…
· Louis Oelofse
Iran: Tunaweza kupunguza urani iliyorutubishwa kwa masharti
Wanadiplomasia wa Marekani na Iran walifanya mazungumzo kupitia wapatanishi wa Oman wiki iliyopita katika juhudi za kufufua mazungumzo kati yao baada ya Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump kuweka vikosi vyake vya kijeshi vya majini katika eneo hilo na kuzua hofu ya kufanyika kwa mashambulizi ya kijeshi siku chache zilizop…
· Suleman Mwiru
Amankah Emas milik Jerman yang Tersimpan di AS?
Di ruang bawah tanah bank sentral Amerika Serikat (AS), Federal Reserve (Fed) di New York, tersimpan berton-ton cadangan emas milik Jerman. Apakah aset ini aman dari campur tangan pemerintah AS di bawah pemerintahan Presiden Donald Trump?
· Astrid Prange de Oliveira
Kim Jong-un vows ‘outstanding’ military role in new 5-year North Korea arms plan
The five-year defence plan will be aimed at bolstering North Korea’s strategic and tactical nuclear capabilities, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
Jimmy Lai severely sentenced despite Trump calling for his release - Asia Times
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· Jeff Pao
The anatomy of India’s trade capitulation to Trump - Asia Times
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· Bhim Bhurtel