A balloon upended Blinken’s trip to China. That could be a good thing.

A balloon upended Blinken’s trip to China. That could be a good thing.

[ad_1] “This event definitely strengthens the hands of the United States,” said Heather McMahon, a former senior director at the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. “Anytime an espionage operation is exposed, [it] gives the advantage to the targeted nation.” Blinken was preparing to see top officials in China on Sunday and Monday in a follow-up to … Read more

Blinken’s China trip postponed over Chinese balloon

Blinken’s China trip postponed over Chinese balloon

[ad_1] U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks. | Pool photo by Stefani Reynolds By Phelim Kine 02/03/2023 10:46 AM EST Updated: 02/03/2023 11:09 AM EST Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Beijing trip has been postponed due to concerns over the suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the U.S., according to a Washington, D.C.-based foreign … Read more

China says it ‘regrets’ that its balloon violated U.S. airspace

China says it ‘regrets’ that its balloon violated U.S. airspace

[ad_1] The ministry earlier said any violation was unintentional as it urged calm in Washington. “China is a responsible country,” Mao Ning, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said in a Friday press briefing. “It has always strictly abided by international law and has no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country. … Read more

Apple logs $65.8 bn in iPhone revenue as China disruptions hit supply

Apple logs $65.8 bn in iPhone revenue as China disruptions hit supply

[ad_1] New Delhi: Apple reported $65.8 billion in revenue for iPhones in the holiday quarter, down 8 per cent (year-over-year). However, on a constant currency basis, iPhone revenue was roughly flat, according to the company. Apple faced supply chain disruptions in October and November as China faced Covid surge and protests erupted at its key … Read more

Britain’s semiconductor plan goes AWOL as US and EU splash billions

Britain’s semiconductor plan goes AWOL as US and EU splash billions

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — As nations around the world scramble to secure crucial semiconductor supply chains over fears about relations with China, the U.K. is falling behind. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the world’s heavy reliance on Taiwan and China for the most advanced chips, which … Read more

Watch: Rahul Says China Holds 2000 Sq Km in Ladakh, Asks Home Minister to Attempt Jammu to Kashmir Yatra

Watch: Rahul Says China Holds 2000 Sq Km in Ladakh, Asks Home Minister to Attempt Jammu to Kashmir Yatra

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Asking Home Minister Amit Shah to opt for a Jammu to Srinagar yatra if the security situation has improved in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the Chinese sitting on Indian land must be dealt with by the centre. He was speaking to the media in Srinagar after the conclusion of … Read more

Top House Foreign Affairs Republican agrees with possibility of war with China

Top House Foreign Affairs Republican agrees with possibility of war with China

[ad_1] A Democrat who chaired the House Armed Services Committee for four years was nowhere near as fatalistic. “Anything is possible. I’m really worried when anyone starts talking about war with China being inevitable,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said, also on “Fox News Sunday.” War with China is “highly unlikely,” and “generals need to be … Read more

Need to deal with China firmly, says Rahul

Need to deal with China firmly, says Rahul

[ad_1] Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter) Srinagar: Questioning the Narendra Modi government’s stance on the issue of China, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said it is time to deal with China firmly. “Only our prime minister thinks that China has not intruded in our land but the situation is otherwise and I think … Read more

Don’t use TikTok, Dutch officials are told

Don’t use TikTok, Dutch officials are told

[ad_1] Public authorities in the Netherlands are being told to steer clear of TikTok amid growing concerns across the EU and U.S. that the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform poses privacy risks. Dutch ministries and agencies are mostly following a recommendation to shun TikTok accounts and stop government communication and advertising on the platform, two government officials … Read more

Europe is running out of medicines

Europe is running out of medicines

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When you’re feeling under the weather, the last thing you want to do is trek from pharmacy to pharmacy searching for basic medicines like cough syrup and antibiotics. Yet many people across Europe — faced with a particularly harsh winter bug season — … Read more