As U.S. spies look to the future, one target stands out: China
When current and former U.S. intelligence officials gathered at a conference in Sea Island, Ga., there was a clear message — a pivot to China is already underway.
Asia
In an attempt to ease tensions, Biden and China's Xi meet virtually
President Biden held a virtual summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to go over some of the thorniest issues between the two countries. They gave no hint of Trump-era tariffs being dropped.
News brief: Biden-Xi summit, Steve Bannon, Cuba thwarts protests
President Biden and his Chinese counterpart held a virtual meeting. Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon threatens vengeance after surrendering on criminal contempt charges. Cuba is crushing protest plans.
President Biden and China's Xi set to have their 1st formal meeting as leaders
Monday night, President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will hold a virtual summit. It will be their first formal meeting since Biden became president.
With American journalist Danny Fenster released, what's next for U.S. and Myanmar?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Zachary Abuza, Southeast Asia expert and National War College professor, about the White House's options following Myanmar's release of American journalist Danny Fenster.
New Delhi's air pollution is so bad, officials are calling for a citywide lockdown
New Delhi's schools are already closed this week because of air pollution that has been about four times the safe limit.
Meet the feisty, 5-foot-tall thorn in the side of India's prime minister
Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal state, is one of Narendra Modi's fiercest critics. She's especially beloved by women and the impoverished. But gaining national traction may be tough.
Health workers in China are killing pets while their owners are in quarantine
Local health workers in some Chinese cities are breaking into people's homes and killing their pets while the owners are in quarantine, prompting outrage online.
New Zealand Maori tribe demands vaccine protesters stop performing haka dance
The Ngati Toa, a Maori tribe whose version of the intimidating display has been popularized by New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team, says it supports COVID-19 vaccinations.
Myanmar has released a U.S. journalist it has held since May
Danny Fenster was sentenced last week to 11 years in jail. The announcement of his release came from ex-U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson, who had gone to Myanmar to negotiate his release.