Leaders from the G7 countries have agreed to launch an initiative aimed at countering "economic coercion" and vowed to ensure any such efforts will fail and face consequences. While the statement did not name China, Western officials have said that is understood to be its target. The new Coordination Platform on Economic Coercion will use an early warning system and rapid information-sharing tools. The G7 leaders also vowed to support the supply chain of middle and low-income countries so they will be more resilient and less vulnerable.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is hosting an event to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will include a keynote address by Ambassador Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative and Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. A panel discussion will also explore ways to counter AAPI hate and discrimination and its intersections with U.S. foreign policy in Asia, building on a previous event held in 2021. The event is being hosted by CSIS' Asia Program, Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project, and the staff-led Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Employee Resource Group.
US cities with military bases risk economic damage in debt ceiling fight
CNN
23-05-20 14:00
US cities with large military bases could experience a significant economic fallout if the US defaults on its debt within two weeks, which would mean the government would be unable to meet its financial obligations. Over a sixth of government spending is dedicated to national defence, which encompasses salaries to federal workers and payments to social security recipients. If the country is unable to pay its national defence bills, cities with large military bases would potentially experience missed payments and rising debt, as well as a significant pullback in spending, which would cut local businesses’ bottom lines.
Wine writer Shana Clarke has published "150 Vineyards to Visit Before You Die" including Japan's MGVs vineyard, which Clarke describes as a laboratory-like building with precise winemaking akin to alchemy; Spain's Bodegas Vega Sicilia's Ontañón Vineyard, featuring vines dating back over 100 years; and Australia's d'Arenberg Cube, a five-storey art and education venue that aims to blur the lines between wine and attraction. The book explores lesser-known vineyards as well as famous ones in France and Italy. The vineyards were chosen to reflect Clarke's "broad story about the world of wine, which meant not just focusing on historically important vineyards, but what may come in the future".
White House and Republican negotiators failed to make progress in raising the federal debt ceiling after a second meeting broke up late on Friday. US Treasury has warned that the federal government could be unable to pay all its debts from 1 June, potentially triggering a default which could cause financial chaos and spike interest rates. Republicans want sharp spending cuts in exchange for increasing the federal government's borrowing limit, while Democrats want to keep spending steady at this year's levels, with a wide swathe of government spending being cut by at least 8% next year.
Scott Dixon and Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing made late engine swaps before the start of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, leaving them with just 30 minutes of practice before their four-lap qualifying attempts. Meanwhile, Callum Ilott of Junco Hollinger Racing had to use a backup car due to a problem with his original chassis. The first of two days of qualifying on Saturday will determine the fast 12 that will go for the pole on Sunday, with everyone else locked into their starting spots for the race next Sunday.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is hosting an event to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will include a keynote address by Ambassador Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative and Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. A panel discussion will also explore ways to counter AAPI hate and discrimination and its intersections with U.S. foreign policy in Asia, building on a previous event held in 2021. The event is being hosted by CSIS' Asia Program, Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project, and the staff-led Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Employee Resource Group.
Officials from the US and Canada have met for their latest round of negotiations over a treaty on flood control and power generation on the Columbia River. Talks concerning the Columbia River Treaty have been ongoing for five years, with the latest round of meetings taking place in Kelowna last week. Under the 1964 agreement, four dams were built, along with related reservoirs and water management infrastructure, to address flooding issues and generate power for the region. The building of dams flooded 1,100 sq km of land and displaced more than 2,000 people, including indigenous communities.
Nebraska lawmakers have approved new bills aimed at targeting abortion rights and restricting healthcare access for transgender youth. Republicans in the state have passed a bill to ban abortion care at roughly 10 weeks of pregnancy, as well as combining with it legislation designed to limit gender-affirming care. The bills, both of which have been subject to protests by residents and ACLU-linked groups, will now go before Republican Governor Jim Pillen. Other US states have introduced similar bills aimed at limiting the rights of LGBT+ people and restricting access to healthcare.
Jay-Z and Beyonce have purchased the most expensive home in California for $200 million. The 40,000 square-foot home, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, is made from concrete and glass, sits on eight acres on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, and has been likened to a supervillain's lair. Despite its hefty price tag, the couple is believed to have secured something of a bargain, as it was privately offered to potential buyers with an original asking price of $295 million. The previous record holder was billionaire venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, who paid $177 million for his palatial residence in 2021.
Negotiations between the White House and House Republicans over raising the borrowing limit came to a standstill heading into a weekend during which US President Joe Biden was attending a meeting of global leaders in Japan. The sides face a deadline as soon as 1 June to raise the spending limit, with Republicans demanding spending cuts the Democrats oppose. Talks briefly resumed on Saturday morning only to be interrupted later in the day. The market soured as negotiations hit pause, with experts warning that even the threat of a debt default could spark a recession.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is hosting an event to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will include a keynote address by Ambassador Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative and Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. A panel discussion will also explore ways to counter AAPI hate and discrimination and its intersections with U.S. foreign policy in Asia, building on a previous event held in 2021. The event is being hosted by CSIS' Asia Program, Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project, and the staff-led Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Employee Resource Group.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has caused China to delay its ambition to invade Taiwan. Speaking at the Financial Times Weekend Festival in Washington, Clinton offered assessments on a range of subjects including Joe Biden’s re-election, US-China relations and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Clinton warned that Donald Trump's re-election in 2024 would “spell the end of democracy” in the US and the “end of Ukraine”. She also described Putin as “complicated, Messianic, narcissistic authoritarian” whose intention was to pull the US out of NATO if Trump won the 2020 presidential election. Clinton added that she no longer believes China’s President Xi will make a move on Taiwan within three or four years as previously expected. Clinton urged voters to judge Biden on his record rather than his age. She also endorsed Biden’s penultimate move to push the Democratic National Committee and overhaul the party’s nominating process in the wake of the 2020 Iowa caucuses marked by delayed results due to a faulty vote-counting app.
The Las Vegas Aces began their title defence by beating the Seattle Storm 105-64 on 15 May. Las Vegas was without their head coach Becky Hammon, who was suspended for the game after being investigated by the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) over allegations of bullying from former Aces player Dearica Hamby. Arike Ogunbowale led the Dallas Wings with 27 points to defeat the Atlanta Dream 85-78. Satou Sabally had 25 points for the Wings, and Natasha Howard added 20 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.
Las Vegas Aces opened defense of their WNBA championship with a 105-64 rout of the Seattle Storm on Saturday, as acting head coach Tyler Marsh stood in for suspended head coach Becky Hammon. Six Aces players finished in double figures. Wilson had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Chelsea Gray scored 14 points and Alysha Clark added 10 off the bench. The Storm struggled to cope after losing two-time MVP Breanna Stewart, who left for New York during free agency, as well as their starting wing Gabby Williams. Noelle Quinn, head coach of the Seattle Storm, said the season would be an "interesting year".
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday, with Yoán Moncada bringing in two RBIs and Jake Burger hitting a three-run double in the sixth inning. Lucas Giolito earned the win for the White Sox, allowing one run and six hits in six innings with a 2.66 ERA over his last eight starts. The Royals' Salvador Pérez hit his 10th homer in the team's sixth loss in eight games. White Sox closer Liam Hendriks, who is recovering from stage-4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is expected to throw another live batting practice session soon.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is hosting an event to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will include a keynote address by Ambassador Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative and Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. A panel discussion will also explore ways to counter AAPI hate and discrimination and its intersections with U.S. foreign policy in Asia, building on a previous event held in 2021. The event is being hosted by CSIS' Asia Program, Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project, and the staff-led Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Employee Resource Group.
Moreno rallies Cincinnati to 3-2 victory over Crew
The Toronto Star
23-05-21 02:14
FC Cincinnati defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday, with Junior Moreno scoring the winning goal in the 67th minute. Luciano Acosta scored two first-half goals, while Lucas Zelarayan and Malte Amundson both scored for the Crew, who lost to Cincinnati for the first time since 2020. The victory takes Cincinnati to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, with eight straight home wins.
Orlando City beat Inter Miami 3-1 in a Major League Soccer (MLS) game on 17 July, earning its first victory of the season when taking more shots than its opponent. Ercan Kara scored his fourth goal to give Orlando City the lead in the 19th minute, while Leonardo Campana scored for Miami in the 57th minute. Martín Ojeda then scored in the 68th minute before Orlando City took a two-goal lead in the 86th minute when Rafael Santos scored his first career goal. Inter Miami’s two-match winning streak at home ended after having won 14 of its last 20 games at home.
The New York Red Bulls defeated CF Montreal 2-1 in their Major League Soccer match on 17 July. Goals from Andrés Reyes and Cory Burke in the first half gave the Red Bulls the lead, with defender Joel Waterman providing a response for Montreal. The win meant the Red Bulls improved their record under new coach Troy Lesesne to 3-0-1. Montreal has lost seven of its last eight away matches. The Red Bulls' next match is against the Seattle Sounders while Montreal return home to host Inter Miami.
