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Also, Russia is set to face war crimes charges and China’s new premier seeks to reassure investors.

First of new vessels expected to be seaworthy by the end of 2030s, with Australia receiving theirs in early 2040s
The UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet could double in size as plans were revealed for the new “Aukus” vessels to be based on a British design.
In a bid to counter the growing threat from China, the UK’s prime minister, Rishi Sunak, vowed alongside his US and Australian counterparts to stand “shoulder to shoulder” to protect peace in the Indo-Pacific given its implications for security across the world.

Reworking of policy marks Britain’s changed view of its position in light of tilt to authoritarianism and volatility
Britain’s may mark the moment when the UK sobers up about its place in a world that it now describes as “defined by danger, disorder and division”, and increasingly tilting to authoritarianism.
Gone is the optimistic Global Britain bombast of the Boris Johnson era, set out in the original integrated review only two years ago. That version championed the UK as “a beacon of democratic sovereignty” and one of the most influential countries in the world, and hailed its ability to draw on its post-Brexit status to “do things differently, economically and politically”.
“What has changed is that our collective security now is intrinsically linked to the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine.”
“The transition into a multipolar, fragmented and contested world has happened more quickly and definitively than anticipated. We are now in a period of heightened risk and volatility that is likely to last beyond the 2030s.”
“A growing convergence of authoritarian states are challenging the basic conditions for an open, stable and peaceful international order, working together to undermine the international system or remake it in their image.”

Asian American community leaders called for solutions to gun violence ahead of President Joe Biden’s Southern California visit. On Tuesday, Biden is scheduled to visit Monterey Park, where 11 people ...

Asian American community leaders called for solutions to gun violence ahead of President Joe Biden’s Southern California visit. On Tuesday, Biden is scheduled to visit Monterey Park, where 11 people ...

Prime minister says he will take ‘whatever steps necessary’ to protect Britain’s security
Rishi Sunak has indicated that the UK could follow the US and Canada in banning TikTok from government devices, saying he will take “whatever steps are necessary” to protect Britain’s security.
The prime minister said the UK was “looking at what our allies are doing” in the wake of the decision by other countries to remove TikTok from government phones amid fears over the social video app’s links to China. The European Commission and European parliament have also banned TikTok from staff devices.

Rep. Judy Chu, a California Democrat, says people in the AAPI community "held their heads a little higher" after the movie's big night.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won just about everything during a historic night at the Oscars.   The film earned seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won just about everything during a historic night at the Oscars. The film earned seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress and ...

Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.

With historic wins like Best Actress, Asian film artists made a lot of progress at the 2023 Oscars, but there is still much work to do to keep the Academy Awards more inclusive.