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Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, and while China’s economy may be recovering, tensions between Washington, DC, and Beijing have caused investors to shun Chinese stocks. The FXI is an ETF product that holds Chinese large-cap stocks that trade on the U.S. and international equity exchanges.

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Debt Ceiling Prospects Look Grim as Political Leaders Meet Today

The debt ceiling prospects look grim as bipartisan political leaders meet today for the first time on the issue. There are only about three weeks left until Treasury Secretary Yellen says the risks emerge on June 1 for a U.S. sovereign debt default. Specifically, President Biden today will meet with...

Barchart

Andreessen's $500 million bet on "civic-minded founders"

The innovative program aims to connect Washington and tech.

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Experts: New Pentagon stats "stunning"

Military-industrial complex uses unprecedented influence to corrupt D.C. and starve funding for everything else

Salon

US Watches With Caution as China Sends Peace Envoy to Ukraine

In just a few months, U.S. officials have pivoted from publicly warning Beijing not to provide material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine to acknowledging there is a role for China to play in brokering peace talks.

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British foreign minister to meet Blinken in Washington to discuss Ukraine

British foreign minister James Cleverly will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on reaffirming support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.

Reuters

Timeline: Title 42 expulsions at the US-Mexico border

Biden administration is preparing for end of contentious US policy that let authorities turn away most asylum seekers.

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Senior Bowl executive director likes the Commanders’ 2023 draft haul

Jim Nagy believes the Commanders got several good players.

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China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

China’s foreign minister has told the U.S. ambassador that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track

The Independent UK

Five years after Trump’s exit, no return to the Iran nuclear deal

Trump’s slew of sanctions and a changing political climate have contributed to JCPOA remaining in limbo.

Al Jazeera

For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a few

The two-term Republican, criticized by his own party for breaking with the GOP on key votes, is not inclined to change his ways.

The Texas Tribune

Joint Philippines-U.S. patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter - envoy

Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said on Monday, just days after Washington clarified its commitment to defend Manila from an attack at sea.

Reuters

Brickbat: This Blows

A Washington, D.C., law that took effect earlier this year bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The law carries a fine of up to $500. But it exempts those using leaf blowers on federal property. USA Today reports Washington is one of several cities around the country that have…

Reason

Saudi-Iranian detente is fragile but potential for the Middle East is huge

Should rapprochement solidify it could augur well for Yemen, Lebanon and Syria – and spell disaster for Israel

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WNBA expansion a hot-button topic as roster cuts begin

“We need more teams,” Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud tweeted. “These players deserve to be on a roster. It really kills me.”

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2024 NFL mock draft round-up: Way-too-early predictions for Dolphins

A glimpse of what one year into the future could look like.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2024 NFL mock draft round-up: Way-too-early predictions for Bears

It's never too early to take a peek at what experts believe the Bears will do with their two first-round picks in 2024. Our mock round-up:

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China to Benefit from U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Washington wants to limit the use of more advanced tech overseas, which could fuel Beijing’s lower-tech sector

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The Guardian - UK

In new battle for the Pacific, US and China force regional states to take sides

Xi Jinping’s aggressive stance and ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy drive the Philippines and other vulnerable countries into Washington’s arms

Kiplinger

AI Regulation is Looming: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Find out what Washington and regulators have planned for artificial intelligence.

Irish Mirror

A look inside RTE’s Caitriona Perry’s marriage to husband and new role in America

The RTÉ presenter will take up a new role with the BBC as their News Chief Presenter, based in Washington DC

USA Today Sports Media Group

Projecting the Seahawks starting lineup after the 2023 NFL draft

Here is how we project Seattle's starting lineups on offense, defense and special teams after the draft.

Reuters

Sudan paramilitary RSF to attend Jeddah talks with armed forces

Envoys from Sudan's warring military factions - the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - were in Jeddah for talks on Saturday, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said, as international mediators pressed for an end to the three-week old conflict.

The Independent UK

Biden marks Cinco de Mayo by going to taqueria in Washington

President Joe Biden celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Friday by stepping out for tacos at a food hall in Washington

Al Jazeera

US says it will not normalise relations with Syria’s Assad

Washington ‘does not support’ push to normalise ties to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s gov’t, State Department says.

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