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November 13, 2024

Deterrence in retreat: Asia’s security architecture faces its Trump test
Michael Vatikiotis is a writer and international conflict mediator. He is the author of several books on Asian politics. The views expressed here are his own. For much of the past three decades, Asian peace and security has been grounded in a credible extended deterrence umbrella provided by the U.S. The embrace by President Donald…
Political violence thrusts 2028 candidates onto the national stage
The pace of political violence has so quickly accelerated in the United States that the country is poised to field a widening group of 2028 contenders who have experienced it in some form. To date, at least a half-dozen public officials who may run for president in 2028 have either personally faced political violence, lost…
How the Senate’s proposed Medicaid cuts could deepen the rural hospital crisis
Rural hospitals across the U.S. — many already hanging by a thread — could take a serious hit if a proposed Medicaid cut in the Senate’s domestic spending bill is signed into law. The provision, outlined in the 549-page bill released by the Senate Finance Committee on Monday, would gradually limit states’ use of Medicaid’s…
Chinese President issues second warning tweet “De-escalation” over Iran-Israel conflict
Chinese President issues second warning tweet “De-escalation” over Iran-Israel conflict Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a strong call for de-escalation amid the intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel. In an unusual move, Xi posted two tweets in one day on the situation, highlighting China’s growing concern over the rapidly evolving crisis. In…
Sabrina Carpenter flirts with controversy (again)
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover has rekindled one of the classic debates around pop culture and sexuality: Satire or subjugation? Empowerment or degradation? Or is the debate itself the point? The pop star, who burst into the mainstream last year, released the cover art for her upcoming album, “Man’s Best Friend,” last week. The image…
Sen. Mike Lee deletes social media posts about the Minnesota shooting after facing criticism
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, removed posts on his personal X account about Saturday’s fatal attack on a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband after facing fierce backlash from Democrats about the postings. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat who was friends with the slain lawmaker, told reporters on Monday that she confronted Lee about his tweet.…
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s $2 million book payment among Supreme Court’s new financial disclosures
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices on Tuesday issued their financial disclosure reports for 2024, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson revealing she made more than $2 million from the publisher of her bestselling memoir, “Lovely One.” Jackson, who received the book advance from Penguin Random House, is one of several justices with side-gigs as authors. Justice…
Komatsu eyes price hikes in Latin America regardless of US tariffs: CFO
TOKYO — Japanese construction machinery maker Komatsu plans to raise prices in Latin America — its second-largest market after North America — where it holds a price advantage over major U.S. competitors, Chief Financial Officer Takeshi Horikoshi told Nikkei in an interview. Edited excerpts from the interview follow.