Nancy Pelosi has right to visit Taiwan - but White House does not confirm visit

China Escalates Military Exercises Against Taiwan After McCarthy-Tsai Meeting

China Escalates Military Exercises , Against Taiwan After McCarthy-Tsai Meeting. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week as part of her multi-day trip through Central and North America. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week as part of her multi-day trip through Central and North America. At the time, China said that if Tsai followed through with meeting McCarthy, it would view the act as "another provocation that seriously violates the one-China principle, harms China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.". At the time, China said that if Tsai followed through with meeting McCarthy, it would view the act as "another provocation that seriously violates the one-China principle, harms China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.". On April 10, China said it has successfully completed three days of drills and is "ready to fight.". 'The Hill' reports that according to Chinese state television, , “multiple types of units carried out simulated joint precision strikes on key targets on Taiwan island and the surrounding sea areas, and continue to maintain an offensive posture around the island.”. The drills simulated sealing off the self-governed island. . The theater’s troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts, China's military, via Associated Press. 'The Hill' reports that on April 8, Rep. Mike Gallagher warned that the U.S. should take China's threats seriously. We need to be moving heaven and earth to enhance our deterrence and denial posture, so that [Chinese President] Xi Jinping concludes that he just can’t do it, Rep. Mike Gallagher, via 'The Hill'. China also conducted military drills last year following former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

G7 leaders urge China to press Russia to end Ukraine war and respect Taiwan's status | Oneindia News

G7 urges China to press Russia to end Ukraine war and respect Taiwan's status; Sudan: Air strikes hit Khartoum outskirts; war between army and RSF enters 6th week; Barack Obama among 500 US citizens banned from Russia in response to US sanctions; F-16 fighter jets green-lighted for Ukraine in major boost for Kyiv's defence. #G7 #China #Hiroshima ~PR.151~ED.103~HT.178~GR.123~

London, Tokyo to sign landmark 'Hiroshima Accord' ahead of G7 summit to counter China |Oneindia News

The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will soon sign a new agreement to deepen security ties, including a UK commitment to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to the Indo-Pacific in 2025. The so-called “Hiroshima Accord” will also cover trade and investment, collaboration on science and technology and joint initiatives to tackle global issues such as climate change. Under the agreement, the United Kingdom will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Pacific in 2025… and will also double its troop numbers in upcoming joint military exercises. He will also visit a naval base and confirm new UK-Japan defence cooperation, including a new cyber partnership. The summit comes as the former UK prime minister Liz Truss attempted to intervene in foreign policy by visiting Taiwan on Wednesday, where she called on Sunak to declare Beijing a threat to national security. The trip had drawn condemnation as a “dangerous political stunt” by the Chinese embassy in London. #Hiroshimaaccord#G7meet2023 #Rishisunak ~PR.153~GR.125~HT.96~

Former UK PM Liz Truss warns against appeasing China on her 5-day visit to Taiwan | Oneindia News

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who is in Taiwan, has said that the West should avoid appeasing China and show unwavering support for the self-governed island. Reports said that her speech risks further damaging Britain's relations with Beijing. #LizTruss #Taiwan #China ~HT.97~PR.151~ED.101~

Inside Taiwan's military drills as tensions with China mount

Pakistan's Supreme Court rules Imran Khan’s arrest was illegal | NAB | Oneindia News

Imran Khan tells Pak Supreme Court that he was abducted and beaten with sticks; PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrested, party shares video; US introduces Citizenship Act to eliminate country quota for Green Card, tweaks H-1B visa; Taiwan embarks on simulated drills against any future Chinese aggressions. #ImranKhan #Pakistan #PakistanSupremeCourt ~HT.99~ED.103~PR.151~

Biden and McCarthy Still Haven’t Made a Debt Limit Deal

Biden and McCarthy , Still Haven’t Made a Debt Limit Deal. June 1 is the deadline for America's debt limit to be raised before the country defaults for the first time ever. The House speaker and U.S. president ended their current round of talks regarding the situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports. The House speaker and U.S. president ended their current round of talks regarding the situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports. While no deal was reached, the two leaders are optimistic. . I felt we had a productive discussion. We don’t have an agreement yet, but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion, Kevin McCarthy, House speaker, via statement. We reiterated once again that default is off the table and the only way to move forward is in good faith toward a bipartisan agreement, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement. While there are areas of disagreement, the Speaker and I, and his lead negotiators… and our staffs will continue to discuss the path forward, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement. McCarthy also said that once an agreement is reached, he will uphold the House's three-day rule to make sure legislators have enough time to examine the deal before voting. But not everyone is so optimistic about the discussions thus far. . Democrat Hakeem Jeffries said things are moving in the "wrong direction.". They’ve rejected the fact that President Biden is willing to consider freezing spending. It will reduce the deficit by a trillion dollars. , Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement. This is what the extreme MAGA Republicans say that they want. They rejected. They rejected an unwillingness to not put the country through this again, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement

US Debt Ceiling Crisis Highlights Government Spending

US Debt Ceiling Crisis , Highlights Government Spending. 'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested that Americans feel government spending sits at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis. 'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested that Americans feel government spending sits at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis. According to a poll of 1,500 adults, at least half said they think the government is overspending, while an equal number want commitments to cut spending. If the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended, the U.S. could default on the $31.5 trillion debt it owes, which would have significant global consequences. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points to a bill passed by House Republicans that "avoids default and tackles reckless spending.". Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points to a bill passed by House Republicans that "avoids default and tackles reckless spending.". The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings over the next decade and includes a reversal of some key aspects of Biden's agenda. The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings over the next decade and includes a reversal of some key aspects of Biden's agenda. Those cuts would include the student loan relief program and Biden's proposed clean energy tax credits. 'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of moving the U.S. closer to a green economy. 'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of moving the U.S. closer to a green economy. To a large extent, it is just about the size and the scope of government, which feeds into larger debates about what the appropriate role of the state is in the U.S. economy and in people's lives, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'. Over the course of Biden's tenure, more and more Americans have become skeptical of spending on the order of magnitude Biden has proposed, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the impending financial disaster could lead to either party agreeing to compromises that help to avoid the worst outcome

Opposition Parties Score Stunning Election Win in Thailand

Opposition Parties Score, Stunning Election Win , in Thailand. Associated Press reports that Thailand's two leading opposition parties celebrated capturing a majority of seats in the House of Representatives in an astonishing election victory. Associated Press reports that Thailand's two leading opposition parties celebrated capturing a majority of seats in the House of Representatives in an astonishing election victory. The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party are reportedly now planning the next stage in their bid to take over the military-dominated government. The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party are reportedly now planning the next stage in their bid to take over the military-dominated government. The overwhelming electoral victory by Move Forward and Pheu Thai is a decisive sign that voters want a polity where the people, not the military, decide their future, Tyrell Haberkorn, a Thai studies scholar at the University of Wisconsin, via Associated Press. The overwhelming electoral victory by Move Forward and Pheu Thai is a decisive sign that voters want a polity where the people, not the military, decide their future, Tyrell Haberkorn, a Thai studies scholar at the University of Wisconsin, via Associated Press. Voters want a Thailand with free speech, without compulsory military conscription, and where the people’s voices are valued, not something to be silenced or bought, Tyrell Haberkorn, Thai studies scholar at the University of Wisconsin, via Associated Press. Voters want a Thailand with free speech, without compulsory military conscription, and where the people’s voices are valued, not something to be silenced or bought, Tyrell Haberkorn, Thai studies scholar at the University of Wisconsin, via Associated Press. AP reports that Thailand has been led by Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army commander, for the past nine years. His hopes of maintaining power have been hampered by a lagging economy, a criticized response to the COVID pandemic and his opposition to democratic reform. The sentiment of the era has changed and it’s right. And today it’s a new day and hopefully it’s full of bright sunshine of hope going forward, Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward Party, via Associated Press. Thailand's opposition parties have campaigned against the military's continued political interference, marked by over a dozen coups since 1932. On May 15, the Move Forward Party captured 151 seats in the lower House, winning more than 24% of the popular vote. Coming in closely behind Move Forward, the Pheu Thai Party won a projected 141 seats.

George Santos Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Charges, Including Wire Fraud

George Santos Pleads, Not Guilty to Multiple Charges, Including Wire Fraud. On May 10, Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal charges, shortly after he was formally accused of misleading donors by federal prosecutors. . On May 10, Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal charges, shortly after he was formally accused of misleading donors by federal prosecutors. . 'The Hill' reports that the charges against Santos also include misrepresenting his finances to both government agencies and the public. After pleading not guilty, Santos was released on a $500,000 bond. . In total, the congressman is facing seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering and one count of stealing public funds. The charges also include two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives. 'The Hill' reports that Santos' tenure in Congress has been marked by criticism and controversy. According to the indictment, approximately $74,000 of donor contributions were allegedly transferred into Santos' personal bank accounts. According to the indictment, approximately $74,000 of donor contributions were allegedly transferred into Santos' personal bank accounts. Some Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to resign for months, but those calls have intensified since the charges against the congressman were unsealed. Some Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to resign for months, but those calls have intensified since the charges against the congressman were unsealed. The people of New York’s 3rd district deserve a voice in Congress. George Santos should be immediately expelled from Congress and a special election initiated at the soonest possible date, Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Republican Representative of Texas, via 'The Hill'. The people of New York’s 3rd district deserve a voice in Congress. George Santos should be immediately expelled from Congress and a special election initiated at the soonest possible date, Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Republican Representative of Texas, via 'The Hill'. Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have not called for Santos to resign but are waiting for the outcome of the trial. . Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have not called for Santos to resign but are waiting for the outcome of the trial. . He could go through his time of trial, we’ll find out how the outcome is, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Speaker of the House, via 'The Hill'

US House Passes Debt Limit Bill As Default Looms

US House Passes , Debt Limit Bill , As Default Looms. On April 26, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed his debt ceiling bill by a narrow margin of 217 to 215. . NBC reports that the passage of the bill throws into question whether the United States will be able to avoid a looming default. Both the Democratic-controlled Senate and the Biden administration have said that they would not approve the bill. . Both the Democratic-controlled Senate and the Biden administration have said that they would not approve the bill. . However, Republicans believe that the passage of the bill in the House opens the door for further negotiation. . Now he should sit down and negotiate. We are the only party to take fiscal action... that would lift the debt limit so we wouldn’t have economic damage, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC. NBC reports that the White House has said it will not compromise on raising the debt limit with policy strings attached. According to the Treasury Department, economic calamity from the U.S. defaulting on its debts could happen as early as June 5 if Congress fails to act in time. According to the Treasury Department, economic calamity from the U.S. defaulting on its debts could happen as early as June 5 if Congress fails to act in time. Our plan has always been the same: to avoid default, to pass a clean debt ceiling — no brinksmanship, no hostage-taking. , Chuck Schumer, Democratic Senate Majority Leader, via NBC. However, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suggests that a compromise between both parties is the only way forward. The agreement needs to be reached between the speaker and the president. Until he and the speaker of the House reach an agreement, we’ll be at a standoff, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate Minority Leader, via NBC