President Biden left for Japan on Wednesday for a meeting of the leaders of seven major industrial democracies who get together each year to try to keep the world economy stable. But as it turns out, the major potential threat to global economic stability this year is the United States. When Mr. Biden lands in […]
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Biden’s Meeting With Eastern European Leaders Will Cap His Trip
WARSAW — If Russian President Vladimir V. Putin were to order tanks into other European countries, the nine nations along NATO’s eastern flank would be the likeliest targets. So on Wednesday, President Biden will meet with the leaders of those countries, offering reassurance that the United States is prepared to defend the most vulnerable members […]
Zelensky’s Weapons Wish List Goes Mostly Unfulfilled on Trip to Washington
WASHINGTON — President Volodymyr Zelensky’s triumphant visit to Washington ended with promises of billions more in U.S. support for Ukraine, but not what he wanted most: American battle tanks, fighter jets and long-range precision missiles. The United States has repeatedly said there are weapons it will not send to Ukraine to battle Russia’s invading forces. […]
Ahead of Pelosi’s Trip, Defiance in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Washington, there has been anxious debate over whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi should risk the visit. In Beijing, there have been anger and threats. In Taiwan, where Ms. Pelosi is expected to land late Tuesday, the new flare-up in tensions has been met with a subdued defiance. Politicians from Taiwan’s two main […]