Illegal deforestation for avocado crops points to a blood-soaked trade with the United States involving threats, abductions and killings.
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Why China-Australia Relations Are Warming. Sort of.
Both sides have been cautious in the run-up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s trip to Beijing, avoiding terms like “reset” in favor of “stabilization.”
U.S. Faces Tricky Questions With African Trade Group
Tensions hung over a trade summit in Johannesburg after the Biden administration suspended four African countries that had belonged to a program aimed at promoting economic development.
Risk of a Wider Middle East War Threatens a ‘Fragile’ World Economy
After shocks from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s little cushion if the fighting between Hamas and Israel becomes a regional conflict.
U.S. Looks to Allay European Fears of a Subsidy War
Wally Adeyemo, the deputy Treasury secretary, argued in a speech in Germany that the Biden administration’s climate law is not protectionist.
Biden Reaffirms Support for Israel but Calls for Protection of Civilians
During an appearance with the Australian prime minister, President Biden pledged that the United States would provide Israel with what it needed to defend itself against Hamas.
Anthony Albanese to Visit Xi Jinping as China-Australia Tensions Ease
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would visit China and meet with Xi Jinping, another sign of a thaw in the countries’ once-icy relations.
U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips
The further limits on shipments could cripple Beijing’s A.I. ambitions and dampen revenues for U.S. chip makers, analysts said.
Satellite Photos Show How Russia Could Be Shipping Arms From North Korea
An analysis released on Monday said the images showed Moscow may be getting weapons from a North Korean port to an ammunition depot near Ukraine.
U.S. Clamps Down on Russian Oil Sales With New Sanctions
Finance ministers from the Group of 7 pledged more support for Ukraine and condemned Hamas.