Newsom and Democratic lawmakers remain divided on infrastructure plan
SACRAMENTO — Democrats leading California’s Senate and Assembly on Monday announced a legislative state budget deal, but they remain at odds with Gov. Gavin Newsom over…
Specter of China looms over EU-US summit – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LULEÅ, Sweden — When senior European and American officials descend on this small, industrial Scandinavian city Tuesday, there’s…
What Erdoğan does next – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. After two decades in power, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan consolidated his dominance over Turkish politics…
China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns | Politics News
Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Volt Typhoon, accused of carrying out cyber-espionage on US targets. The US State Department has warned that China is capable of…
Five Eyes: China-sponsored hackers spying on U.S. infrastructure
May 25 (UPI) -- A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has been spying on critical U.S. infrastructure sectors, Western intelligence agencies said, while warning the international…
Microsoft says China-sponsored hackers targeted infrastructure | Economy News
US tech giant says attacks targeted communications and other infrastructure in Guam and elsewhere. Taipei, Taiwan – Microsoft and the “Five Eyes” network of Western…
US, Europe unite in tough messaging against Beijing – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — China on Saturday faced a strong pushback from the Group of…
Newsom unveils plan to speed up infrastructure in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to unveil a sweeping package of legislation and sign an executive order Friday to make it easier to build transportation, clean…
Italy prepares to quit Xi’s global building megaplan – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — It took four years for Italy to consider breaking off its…
Chinese menace threatens to shatter G7 unity – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — As the leaders of the Group of Seven gather for their…
Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs – POLITICO
It’s an hour before dawn breaks over the North Sea. Aboard the KV Bergen, the officer of the watch is wide awake. The 93-meter long Norwegian…
World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon | Infrastructure News
In the middle of the mighty Himalayas in Indian-administered Kashmir lies the world’s highest railway bridge. The bridge over the Chenab River – 1,315-metre-long (4,314…
Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing at least one | transport News
No foul play is suspected in the US structure’s collapse, which took place near Pace University in lower Manhattan. A four-story parking structure has collapsed…
EU turns to Elon Musk to replace stalled French rocket – POLITICO
The European Commission wants to cut deals with private American space companies like Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch cutting-edge European navigation satellites due to continued…
Germany aims to ‘set the record straight’ on China after Macron’s Taiwan comments – POLITICO
BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is heading to China to represent Berlin, but she'll likely have more explaining to do about Paris in…
Trump rains on Biden’s infrastructure parade
FRIDLEY, Minn. — President Biden’s motorcade rolled into the Cummins Power Generation Facility outside of Minneapolis on Monday, part of a nationwide tour to sell his…
U.S. awards drought-stricken states $585M to repair aging water infrastructure
The Colorado River Basin's Imperial Dam in Arizona is one of 83 projects in 11 states selected to receive $585 million in funding as part…
Biden to visit Minnesota plant to tout infrastructure, manufacturing growth
President Joe Biden's visit to Minnesota is intended to highlight job growth, improving supply chains and industrial improvements that have emerged as a result of…
Emmanuel Macron wants to charm China — after failing with Putin – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is jetting off on an ambitious diplomatic mission…
What the hell is wrong with TikTok? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western governments are ticked off with TikTok. The Chinese-owned app loved by teenagers around…