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Analysis: Indonesia finds little comfort from Xi-Trump summit

Opinion 3 months ago

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Analysis: Indonesia finds little comfort from Xi-Trump summit

The tensions between China and the United States, which have seen the two superpowers at loggerheads in recent years, have eased following a meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Beijing on May 14-15. The long-awaited summit provided a temporary pause in the rivalry, injecting a measure of stability into a world currently haunted by wars, trade disputes and a looming global economic crisis triggered by rising oil prices. At the very least, the two leaders were talking rather than fighting.

Romanian, US fugitives wanted by Interpol arrested in Bali

Archipelago 7 months ago

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Romanian, US fugitives wanted by Interpol arrested in Bali

Bali police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ariasandy said the arrest underscored Indonesia’s strong commitment to international law enforcement cooperation.

Opening summit, Biden says democracy 'essential ingredient' for Americas

Americas 4 years ago

Opening summit, Biden says democracy 'essential ingredient' for Americas

"When democracy is under assault around the world, let us unite again and renew our conviction that democracy is not only the defining feature," Biden said, "but the essential ingredient to the Americas' future."

In New York, the fall of the House of Cuomo

People 4 years ago

In New York, the fall of the House of Cuomo

Once upon a time, the Cuomo family looked set to go into the history books as one of America's storied political dynasties, perhaps even one that included a White House stay.

Ancient footprints re-write humanity's history in the Americas

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Ancient footprints re-write humanity's history in the Americas

The findings push back the date at which the continent was colonized by its first inhabitants by thousands of years.

12-year-old American boy is now the youngest chess grandmaster

Lifestyle 5 years ago

12-year-old American boy is now the youngest chess grandmaster

On June 30, the US Chess Federation announced that Mishra had secured the title at 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days old.

UAE welcomes American Jewish advocacy group

World 5 years ago

UAE welcomes American Jewish advocacy group

The UAE and Bahrain established ties with Israel last year in US-brokered deals called the Abraham Accords, becoming the first Arab states in more than a quarter century to break what had been a long-standing taboo in the region.

Americans brace for a rare and creepy billion-bug invasion

Environment 5 years ago

Americans brace for a rare and creepy billion-bug invasion

No, it's not a horror film -- well, not exactly -- but rather the regular, if very infrequent, arrival of the cicada, a thumb-sized insect with alarmingly wide-set eyes and membranous wings.

Nestle sells North American spring water brands for $4.3 billion

Business 5 years ago

Nestle sells North American spring water brands for $4.3 billion

The sale includes five of the giant's spring water brands, including Poland Spring, three of its mountain water brands, its purified water business and its United States and Canada water delivery service, ReadyRefresh, according to a statement.

'We must end this uncivil war,' Biden says, taking over a in crisis

World 5 years ago

'We must end this uncivil war,' Biden says, taking over a in crisis

Standing on the steps of the Capitol two weeks after a mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the building, Biden called for a return to civic decency in an inaugural address marking the end of Trump's tempestuous four-year term.

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