China on Friday announced sanctions against U.S. companies in the arms industry after the United States revealed arms sales to Taiwan.

Effective pressure on Maduro requires US leadership with Latin American allies, regional energy investment, and humanitarian engagement—not confrontation alone. China and Russia have expressed support for Venezuela as the South American country confronts a complete blockade on sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela.

The report, produced each year by the Pentagon, warns Beijing is gearing up for conflict — potentially over Taiwan — within the next two years.

Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced large-scale arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions entail free

The annual U.S. deficit with Mexico would be the United States’ largest for the first time were it not for the surge of U.S. imports from China in January.

America’s story begins with people fleeing religious persecution. Its founders understood that without freedom of belief all other freedoms are hollow. That’s why, 250 years ago, they enshrined freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, in the Constitution. It remains a foundation on which all our liberties rest.

Demand for graphite, a key material in the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from phones to electric cars, is surging as trade tensions with China persist.

The first quarter of the 21st century has been defined by the rapid rise of China, which has moved from being a developing economy to a central economic, diplomatic, and military force shaping global affairs.

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The Trump administration's 2025 National Security Strategy redefines global power dynamics, placing India at a critical juncture. The document emphasizes unilateral action and self-interest, urging India to contribute more to Indo-Pacific security through initiatives like the Quad,