Tag: Kevin McCarthy
Time is running out until “Date X” – why the US debt dispute is really serious this time
Capitol in Washington The United States is threatened with imminent default. (Photo: AP) Washington, Dusseldorf The situation is serious: The dispute over the US debt ceiling has now escalated so…
Why the US currency is more vulnerable than ever
The vulnerable dollar The debate about the impending US default is weakening confidence in the US financial system. This hits the world’s number one currency in a critical phase. The…
Why the US currency is more vulnerable than ever
The vulnerable dollar The debate about the impending US default is weakening confidence in the US financial system. This hits the world’s number one currency in a critical phase. The…
Meeting fails to bring breakthrough in dispute over US debt ceiling
From left: Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer If the debt ceiling is reached, the US could no longer meet its payment obligations. (Photo: AP) Washington Even after a…
Meeting fails to bring breakthrough in dispute over US debt ceiling
From left: Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer If the debt ceiling is reached, the US could no longer meet its payment obligations. (Photo: AP) Washington In the struggle…
US default could already threaten on June 1st
Washington US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned on June 1 that the government could default in the dispute over the debt ceiling. However, the reserves could also not be used…
House of Representatives votes to raise debt limit
Capitol Washington The Senate will likely vote against the plan. (Photo: dpa) Washington The US House of Representatives has approved a bill raising the debt limit. With a narrow majority…
Taiwan reports record number of Chinese planes and ships off the island
Interceptors from Taiwan’s Air Force Taiwan’s military reports numerous interceptions related to China’s military maneuvers. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Beijing During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has practiced blockading the…
China continues maneuvers and simulates blockade of Taiwan
Chinese warship holds target practice China is holding multi-day maneuvers near Taiwan, including practicing sealing off the island. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Beijing During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has…
China continues maneuvers and simulates blockade of Taiwan
Tokyo During its military maneuvers around Taiwan, China has practiced blockading the island with ships and planes. On the third and planned last day of the exercise, several warplanes were…
China holds three-day military exercises around Taiwan
A Chinese warship near the Matsu Islands According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, 42 warplanes and eight warships were registered around the island on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing Amid heightened…
Meeting of Taiwan’s President in USA: Sanctions from China
Tsai Ing-wen and Kevin McCarthy At the meeting with the US protocol number three, Taiwan’s president thanked her for her continued support. (Photo: Reuters) Washington/Beijing A meeting between Taiwan President…
Chairman of the US House of Representatives meets President of Taiwan
The meeting in California Kevin McCarthy and Tsai Ing-wen met in California. (Photo: AP) Washington At a meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her…
Chairman of the US House of Representatives meets President of Taiwan
The meeting in California Kevin McCarthy and Tsai Ing-wen met in California. (Photo: AP) Washington US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California. The…
“Prepared for anything” – USA fears China attack on Taiwan
Taiwan’s military Military and experts around the world fear a Chinese attack on Taiwan. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo, Washington In just a few hours, Chinese air and sea forces could bring…
An island struggles to deal with China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Chinese President Xi Jinping China sees democratic Taiwan as part of the People’s Republic. (Photo: Getty Images, Reuters [M]) Taipei Joshua Tai is learning war…
Eleven powerful Republicans – that’s how they want to torpedo the Ukraine aid
Marjorie Taylor Greene The right-wing MP sharply criticized the US President’s trip to Kiev – and called for impeachment proceedings against Biden. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Washington Texan Michael McCaul…
Balloon causes a scandal: US Secretary of State Blinken postpones trip to China
Washington, Beijing A suspected Chinese spy balloon over American territory has sparked a diplomatic crisis between China and the US. The US government described the flying object as a “surveillance…
Balloon causes a scandal: US Secretary of State Blinken postpones trip to China
Antony Blink The US Secretary of State will not travel to China for the time being. (Photo: AP) Washington A suspected Chinese spy balloon over American territory has sparked a…
Balloon causes a scandal: US Secretary of State Blinken postpones trip to China
Antony Blink The US Secretary of State will not travel to China for the time being. (Photo: AP) Washington A suspected Chinese spy balloon over American territory has sparked a…