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No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia

A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation’s capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia.

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No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia

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1 day ago

Hong Kong detains 8 people on eve of Tiananmen Square anniversary

Hong Kong police have detained eight people on the eve of the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown.

2 days ago

US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea's failed military spy satellite launch

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn.

3 days ago

Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately

As the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches Sunday, many in Hong Kong are trying to mark the day in the shadow of a law that prosecuted leading activists in the city’s pro-democracy movement.

US defense chief calls China's refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is stressing the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities.

Hong Kong denies knowledge about Uyghur student, slams Amnesty for saying he disappeared at airport

Hong Kong has criticized Amnesty International’s accusation that a Uyghur student disappeared after being interrogated at the airport.

IEA: Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high to meet climate goals

The International Energy Agency says energy security concerns and policy support from rich countries are speeding up reliance on clean energy, but investments in coal power are on course to be nearly six-times beyond what is needed for the world to meet targets for achieving “net zero” carbon emissions.

Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultants

A business group says foreign companies in China want “greater clarity” about changes in China’s cybersecurity and other rules and how the ruling Communist Party will enforce them after they were rattled by raids on consulting firms.

Hong Kong leader condemns unusual uptick in registration withdrawals from organ donation system

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is condemning an unusual rise in the number of withdrawal requests to the city's organ donation system, saying police will investigate suspicious cases.

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

Delegates from the Group of 20 nations have arrived in Indian-controlled Kashmir to participate in a tourism meeting condemned by China and Pakistan.

G7 'outreach' an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are sitting down with a carefully chosen set of counterparts from other countries during their summit in Japan in an effort to expand the G7’s sway and to include voices from the so-called Global South.

Ukraine's president begins visit to Saudi Arabia, aims to enhance ties with Arab world

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he has begun a visit to Saudi Arabia where Arab leaders are holding a summit.

Biden off to Japan for Group of Seven summit, says there's 'work to do' on global stage

President Joe Biden declared Wednesday there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive influence in the Pacific.

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima

The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima later this week.

Stock market today: European shares rise after Asia drops over US banks, China growth worries

European benchmarks are rising after Asian shares finished lower on looming worries over U.S. banks and lagging demand from China, the region’s major driver of growth.

Lawsuit: Yellen should ignore 'unconstitutional' debt limit

A union of government employees sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government’s total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional.

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms.

U.S. earns final semifinal spot in International Crown

Lexi Thompson made back-to-back birdies on the back nine and the United States earned the final spot in the semifinals of the LPGA’s International Crown team match-play event.

Study: China's squid fleet avoids Peru to dodge new port law

A port regulation adopted by Peru to combat illegal fishing by Chinese squid vessels appears to have driven the world’s largest overseas fishing fleet deeper into the shadows and raised the risk of forced labor.

Press group: China biggest global jailer of journalists

A press freedom group says China was the biggest global jailer of journalists last year with more than 100 behind bars as President Xi Jinping’s government tightened control over society.

Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker

Canada’s foreign minister says the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker.

Starbucks beats sales forecasts as China recovers

Starbucks posted stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal second quarter as demand in China began to recover.

The balloon that flew over Hawaii? US says it’s not China’s

The Defense Department and the Federal Aviation Administration have been tracking a balloon that was flying off the coast of Hawaii last week.

China welcomes Ya Ya the panda home after 20 years abroad

Ya Ya the giant panda has landed in Shanghai after spending the past 20 years in the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee on loan.

Ya Ya the giant panda heading to China after 20 years in US

Ya Ya the giant panda has begun its trip to China from the Memphis Zoo, where it has spent the past 20 years as part of a loan agreement.

Biden to visit Japan, Australia for meetings with allies

President Joe Biden will visit Japan and Australia next month to huddle with allies on their continued response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as ways to confront China’s assertive economic and military moves in the Indo-Pacific region.

Crabcakes, ribs, banana splits for S. Korea state dinner

Crabcakes, beef short ribs and a newfangled banana split have made the cut for this week's White House state dinner honoring South Korea.

India will be most populous country by month's end, UN says

India will be the most populous country, eclipsing an aging China, by month's end.

Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

Imagine it’s April 22, 2027, and we're 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack against Taiwan.

UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot

Looking back at 2022’s weather with months of analysis, the World Meteorological Organization says last year really was as bad as it seemed when people were muddling through it.

India will pass China to be most populous nation by mid-2023

The United Nations says India is on track to become the world’s most populous nation, surpassing China by 2.9 million people by mid-2023.

Chinese panda on long-term loan to Thailand dies suddenly

A giant panda on long-term loan from China has died in a zoo in northern Thailand, six months before she was due to return home.

EU nears deal on $47B law to boost computer chip production

The European Union is closing in on approval for a plan to ramp up semiconductor production.

China reveals new details of Raytheon, Lockheed sanctions

China has revealed new details of sanctions it previously announced against two U.S. weapons manufacturers, including a ban on Chinese companies doing business with them.

What are China's alleged 'secret overseas police stations'?

Police in New York have arrested two men for allegedly setting up a secret police station for a Chinese provincial police agency to collect information on opponents of the ruling Communist Party.

Stock market today: Asia mixed despite China growth data

Asian shares are trading mixed Tuesday as pessimism about global uncertainties remained even as China reported a better-than-expected economic growth data.

Volkswagen unveils electric luxury sedan at China auto show

Volkswagen is unveiling an electric luxury sedan that promises a 435-mile battery range as global and Chinese automakers display their latest SUVs, sedans and muscle cars at the world’s biggest auto show.

China's economic growth accelerates with consumption boost

China's economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter as consumer flocked back to shops and restaurants following the abrupt end of anti-virus controls.

Lagarde: US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation

The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, warned Monday.

Brazil's welcome of Russian minister prompts US blowback

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov traveled to the Brazilian capital Monday and expressed gratitude for Brazil’s push for an end to hosilities in Ukraine — even as that same effort has irked both Kyiv and the West, and by afternoon had prompted an unusually sharp rebuke from the White House.

Dutch intel agency paints grim picture of multiple threats

The Dutch national intelligence agency has painted a grim picture of a growing number of internal and external threats to the rule of law in the Netherlands compounded by Russia’s war in Ukraine, international cyber attacks and espionage.

China auto show highlights intense electric car competition

Global and Chinese automakers plan to unveil more than a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans and muscle cars this week at the Shanghai auto show, their first full-scale sales event in four years in a market that its developing its own EVs, self-driving cars and other futuristic technology.

Taiwan's ruling party taps VP as presidential candidate

Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party has nominated Vice President Lai Ching-te as its candidate in next year's presidential election.

Japan signs $2.8B long-range missile development deals

Japan’s Defense Ministry says it has signed contracts worth $2.8 billion with the country’s top defense contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to develop and mass produce long-range missiles for deployment as early as 2026 amid growing fear of China's increasing military strength.

India's population will pass China's soon, but when exactly?

India's population will surpass China's by the middle of this year.

Memphis Zoo bids farewell to panda ahead of return to China

Visitors at the Memphis Zoo have said goodbye to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to China.

US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has welcomed Taiwan's president in a rare high-level meeting on U.S. soil.

Thai police say Chinese church members to be deported soon

Officials say more than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were detained in Thailand after receiving U.N. refugee status will be deported by next week, probably to a third country.

ITF resumes tennis in China with no word on Peng Shuai

The International Tennis Federation will play tournaments this year in China.

UN food chief: Billions needed to avert unrest, starvation

The head of the U.N. World Food Program is warning that without billions of dollars more to feed millions of hungry people, the world will see mass migration, destabilized countries, and starving children and adults in the next 12 to 18 months.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rules

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says rules proposed by her department will help consumers save money on electric vehicles while strengthening U.S. energy and national security.

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America.

New source of water found in moon samples from China mission

Scientists have discovered a new and renewable source of water on the moon for future explorers in lunar samples returned from a Chinese mission.

Vice President Harris' trip aims to deepen US ties in Africa

Vice President Kamala Harris will try to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa during a weeklong trip that's the latest and higher profile outreach by the Biden administration as it acts to counter China’s growing influence.

Australia says nuclear subs needed to counter militarization

Australia’s defense minister says a deal to buy nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States was necessary to counter the biggest conventional military buildup in the region since World War II.

Defense budget speeds toward $1 trillion, with China in mind

The Pentagon intends to load up on advanced missiles, space defense and modern jets in its largest defense request in decades in order to meet the threat it perceives from China.

South Korea sets record with 22-2 rout of China at WBC

Kunwoo Park and Ha-Seong Kim hit grand slams in consecutive innings, and South Korea set a World Baseball Classic scoring record with a 22-2 rout over China in a game between already eliminated teams.

UK boosts defense spending in response to Russia and China

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase U.K. military funding by 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) over the next two years in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China.

Vice President Harris to visit Africa in latest US outreach

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is.

Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC

Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic opener for both teams.

Beijing air quality plummets amid dust storm, pollution

Skyscrapers in Beijing have disappeared into the haze and air quality plummeted as China’s capital is enveloped in a dust storm and heavy pollution.

Senator Mark Warner discusses bill to address foreign tech threats, TikTok

U.S. Senator Mark Warner is working to strengthen national security, starting with TikTok.

Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands

Alarmed by China's success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit.

Quad FMs, wary of China's might, push Indo-Pacific options

The top diplomats of Australia, India, Japan and the United States say their Indo-Pacific-focused bloc is not aimed at China, but their latest words reflect growing unease over China's influence in the region.

Asian stocks follow Wall St up on interest rate hopes

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street higher after a Federal Reserve official raised hopes the U.S. central bank might not step up its anti-inflation fight as much as feared.

TikTok sets new default time limits for minors

TikTok says every account held by a user under the age of 18 will have a default 60-minute daily screen time limit in the coming weeks.

Asian shares, oil advance on strong China factory data

Asian shares are higher after key measures of China manufacturing showed a strong recovery after anti-virus controls were lifted late last year.

China's manufacturing accelerates as economy revives

Two surveys show China’s factory activity accelerated in February as the economy revived following the end of anti-virus controls that kept millions of people at home and disrupted travel and trade.

Asian shares edge higher after slight gains on Wall Street

Shares have climbed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks clawed back some losses from their worst week since early December.

Georgia loses game, and wins a FIBA World Cup berth anyway

Georgia lost, and then celebrated.

G-20 meeting in India ends without consensus on Ukraine war

A meeting of finance chiefs of the Group of 20 leading economies has ended without a consensus, with Russia and China objecting to the description of the war in Ukraine in a final document.

China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island.

Traffic surges at Dubai airport but lags behind 2019 peak

Traffic has more than doubled last year at Dubai’s airport, the world’s busiest for international flights, but has yet to fully recover after the coronavirus pandemic.

Energy agency chief: "No excuse" for high methane emissions

The International Energy Agency on Tuesday accused fossil fuel industries of doing too little to curb methane emissions and undermining global climate goals to limit warming.

US ends search for objects shot down over Alaska, Lake Huron

The U.S. military says it has ended its search for airborne objects that were shot down near Deadhorse, Alaska, and over Lake Huron on Feb. 10 and 12.

Growing concerns for national security

Senator Mark Warner is voicing his concern over national security after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down over U.S. airspace.

Brazilian beats Chinese at their own game -- table tennis

Hugo Calderano is a Brazilian who has beaten many of China's top table tennis players.

How Ukraine war has shaped US planning for a China conflict

As the war rages on in Ukraine, the United States is doing more than supporting an ally.

China faces grilling in review of key rights by UN committee

China has come in for a grilling over its human rights record as a two-day hearing opened at the United Nations human rights office.

China national soccer boss arrested on corruption charges

The head of China's national soccer federation has been arrested on corruption charges in the latest blow to the country's effort to grow its standing in the international game.

China space station crew completes spacewalk

China's orbiting space station crew has completed their first spacewalk of their six-month mission.

Seoul lifts visa limits on short-term travelers from China

South Korea says it will remove the entry restrictions it placed on short-term travelers from China since the start of the year as officials see the COVID-19 situation in that country as stabilizing South Korea in early January stopped issuing most short-term visas at its consulates in China, citing concerns about a virus surge and the potential for new mutations.

IEA: Asia set to use half of world's electricity by 2025

The International Energy Agency says Asia will for the first time use half of the world’s electricity by 2025.

Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic

Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended a weeklong traverse over the U.S., drifted over the Atlantic Ocean and was shot down by a fighter jet.

Chinese balloon high over US stirs unease down below

The Chinese balloon drifting high above the U.S. and first revealed over Montana has created a buzz down below among residents — and raised a chorus of alarm from elected officials.

Starbucks misses sales, revenue estimates as China falters

Starbucks reported lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter, hurt by COVID restrictions in China and lower consumer demand in other markets.

Source: Dutch, Japanese join US limits on chip tech to China

Japan and the Netherlands have agreed to a deal with the U.S. to restrict China's access to materials used to make advanced semiconductors.

Asia travel hotspots quiet as Chinese tourists stay away

The beaches and temples of Asian travel hotspots like Bali and Chiang Mai are the busiest they've been since the pandemic struck three years ago, but they're still relatively quiet.

Learning to lie: AI tools adept at creating disinformation

A popular online chatbot powered by artificial intelligence is proving to be adept at creating disinformation and propaganda.

W&L’s Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars

Kristina Lozinskaya, a 2022 magna cum laude graduate of Washington and Lee University, has been selected for the 2024 class of Schwarzman Scholars, a one-year master’s program at China’s Tsinghua University. The Schwarzman Scholars program draws inspiration from the Rhodes Scholarship program at the University of Oxford. Lozinskaya is W&L’s fourth Schwarzman Scholar.

At Lunar New Year, desserts can be customary or 'cute-ified'

Unlike Thanksgiving, when pie is a given in many households, desserts and confections celebrating the Lunar New Year are as varied as the Asian diasporas around the world that celebrate it.

EU outlines plan for clean tech future boosted by subsidies

The European Union is pushing forward with a major clean tech industrial plan that not only should keep the continent in the vanguard of plotting a greener future but also guarantee its economic survival as it faces challenges from China and the United States.

WHO appeals to China to release more COVID-19 information

The World Health Organization has appealed to China to keep releasing information about its wave of COVID-19 infections.

House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

The Republican-controlled House has voted to block oil from the country’s emergency stockpile from going to China.

Asian markets mostly higher, tracking Wall Street gains

Shares have advanced in Asia after news that U.S. consumer inflation slowed last month pushed Wall Street benchmarks higher.

UK, Japan sign defense deal amid rising concern about China

The leaders of Britain and Japan are signing a defense agreement that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries.

With high hopes, Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists' return

Three Cabinet ministers have welcomed Chinese tourists with flowers and gifts as they arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after China relaxed travel restrictions.

19 dead in China crash as holiday travel rush gets underway

Authorities in southern China say 19 people have died and 20 are injured in a traffic accident at the start of the Lunar New Year holiday travel rush.

As COVID surges in China, US begins testing more travelers

As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants.

EU, Beijing heading for collision over China's COVID crisis

The European Union and China are moving closer to a political standoff over the COVID-19 crisis.

EU to try again for coordination on China COVID-19 policies

European Union nations will try again on Wednesday to mold a coordinated approach on if and how to check incoming airline passengers from China for any new COVID-19 variants after several member nations announced individual efforts over the past week.

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