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Harris to be latest dignitary to make 'bucket list' visit to North Korea border

When U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris makes an expected visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas on Thursday, she will be the latest in a long list of dignitaries - and tourists - coming to gaze into secretive North Korea.

Reuters

Commentary: The Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on the ERA. Can it do more?

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland have expressed concern over women’s rights. They’ve offered their thoughts and prayers. But is there something else, something in the Constitution, to protect women — and all Americans — from sex discrimination under the law?

Chicago Tribune

U.S. to continue deepening unofficial ties with Taiwan, Harris says

China is undermining key elements of the international rules-based order, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday, adding that Washington would continue to deepen its 'unofficial ties' with Taiwan.

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U.S. VP Harris condemns 'disturbing' Chinese actions

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned on Wednesday "disturbing" actions by China in the Pacific while pledging to deepen "unofficial ties" with Taiwan, days after the U.S. administration pledged its forces would defend the island.

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VP Harris seeks computer chip partners in Tokyo

Vice President Kamala Harris will highlight a new U.S. law boosting support for computer chip manufacturing when she meets with Japanese technology executives on Wednesday

The Independent UK

What Mike Pence has said about the January 6 riot

Ex-vice president remains at odds with Donald Trump over Capitol insurrection, when violent mob threatened to hang him for failing to co-operate with plot to overturn election

The Independent UK

What Donald Trump has said about the January 6 riot

Ex-president has gloated over size of the crowd at ‘Stop the Steal’ rally, portray jailed participants as innocent victims and shrug off responsibility

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U.S. VP Harris to meet with Japanese chip firms -official

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet on Wednesday in Japan with heads of semiconductor-related businesses as the Biden administration works to boost U.S. chips manufacturing, according to a senior administration official.

Reuters

What happened on 6 January 2021?

Botched assault on cradle of American democracy by misguided Donald Trump supporters remembered as deeply shameful climax to his chaotic and divisive reign

The Independent UK

Active Regional, Int’l Mediations Seek to Resolve Sudanese Crisis

Vice President of Sudan's Sovereign Council Mohammad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, held talks on Monday with the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber. He called on all Sudanese parties to make “national concessions” to maintain the country's security and stability and renewed the military’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Nuclear Watchdog, Iranian Officials Meet in Vienna

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said he met with his Iranian counterpart in Vienna for talks about an ongoing investigation into man made uranium particles found at undeclared sites in Iran. “Dialogue has restarted with Iran on clarification of outstanding safeguards issues,” Rafael Grossi, director general of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel: Cyber War with Iran is Unparalleled

Israeli defense and cyber intelligence unit commanders announced that the conflict with Iran has no parallel in the cyber-realm. They explained that since its outbreak in 2013, this war has become increasingly complex, noting that Israel is the strongest party, but the enemy must never be underestimated. Colonel Uri Stav,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. VP Harris pledges to consult S.Korea over EV subsidy concerns

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told South Korea's prime minister on Tuesday that Washington will work to address Seoul's concerns over recently enacted electric vehicle (EV) subsidies that could disadvantage Asian automakers.

Reuters

Harris focuses Asia trip on security, adds tour to Korea DMZ

In meeting after meeting in Tokyo, Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized the U.S. commitment to regional security

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U.S. VP Harris set to visit Korean DMZ after Kim's missile test

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the Koreas on Thursday in a bid to show Washington's commitment to the South's security, according to U.S. and South Korean officials.

Tribune News Service

Japan holds divisive state funeral for former Prime Minister Abe

Japan is set to stage a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and other world leaders, amid growing domestic opposition to the event that has undermined support for the current premier.

Reuters

US's Harris, Japan's Kishida condemn China's actions in Taiwan Strait

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo in which they condemned China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.

The Independent UK

In Tokyo, Harris calls US-Japan alliance 'a cornerstone'

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Tokyo to lead a U.S. delegation to the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July

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U.S. VP Harris, Japan PM Kishida to discuss Taiwan security issue -US administration official

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss a partnership on Taiwan security issues, a senior U.S. administration official said on Monday aboard Air Force Two.

The Independent UK

Bills would curtail objections at future Jan. 6 counts

Members of Congress have officially objected to the results in four of the last six presidential elections

The Independent UK

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia

Attending funerals on behalf of the United States is normally a straightforward assignment for a vice president

Evening Standard

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile after US-South Korea drills

It came after a US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea to participate in joint drills, and ahead of a planned visit by Vice President Kamala Harris

Reuters

N.Korea may be preparing to test submarine-launched ballistic missile, S.Korea military says -Yonhap

South Korea's military has detected signs that North Korea may be preparing to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday, days before a visit by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Reuters

U.S. VP Harris to discuss Taiwan's security in Asia -official

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss Taiwanese security during bilateral meetings with the leaders of Japan and South Korea when she visits the region next week, a senior administration official said on Friday.

The Independent UK

Richard Nixon was exposed to ‘massive dosages of radiation’ during 1959 Moscow trip

State department learned about the incident 17 years later in 1976

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