Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
Emma Coronel Aispuro Set to Plead Guilty to Helping Run Drug Empire
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to appear in court in Washington on Thursday to admit her role in her husband’s criminal activities.
Israel’s Parliament to Vote on New Government on Sunday
If lawmakers approve a fragile new coalition government, Israel will be led by someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in 12 years.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Rising prices in China.
Ratko Mladic Loses Final Appeal in Genocide Conviction
The confirmation of the verdict against the Bosnian Serb former commander, convicted in 2017 of crimes against humanity for his role in the Balkan wars, closes a grim chapter in European history.
Pilots in India Seek Better Payouts for Colleagues Killed by Covid
Air India pilots had their salaries reduced during the pandemic, a union says, and many came to India’s aid when people and vaccines needed to be transported, though they were not vaccinated themselves.
Widespread Internet Outage Affects Major Websites
The sites of the British government, The New York Times and Twitter were among those that were briefly inaccessible for some users.
Japan Sushi Bar Rents Conveyor Belts for Takeout
To survive a prolonged state of emergency, restaurants in Japan are getting creative.
An Investment With a Big Return
Alarmed by China’s rise, the Senate is on the verge of increasing research funding to help American companies.
In Guatemala, Harris Tells Undocumented to Stay Away From U.S. Border
In her first foreign trip as vice president, Kamala Harris promoted economic development and anti-corruption efforts, trying to stem the northward flow of migrants.