Town Square
H.R. McMaster On China, Russia And South Korea
Posted on · The former National Security Advisor discusses his new book, as well as an in-depth look at the current state of US security around the globe.
International
Town Square
Town Square: The Case of Dr. Aafia Saddiqui And US/Pakistan Relations, A Week In COVID, Plus Income Inequality (Sept. 25, 2020)
Posted on · Experts explore COVID headlines, the case of the FBI’s most wanted woman and the impact of the wealth gap in the US.
Energy & Environment
Chemical In Beirut Explosion Was Also Linked To 2 Texas Disasters
Posted on · Chemical safety regulations were put in place after an explosion in the city of West, Texas, involving more than 80,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate. But those regulations were rolled back by the EPA in November.
International
China’s Consulate In Houston Cleared Out Ahead Of Eviction
Posted on · Workers at China’s consulate in Houston are vacating the facility as ordered by the Trump administration.
In-Depth
Chinese Consulate’s Closure Could Have Serious Ramifications For Houston
Posted on · Experts warn the Trump Administration’s order to close the consulate could damage Texas businesses and exacerbate discrimination against Chinese Americans
International
US Orders China To Close Its Consulate In Houston
Posted on · Firefighters responded to reports of papers being burned on the consulate grounds Tuesday night but were barred entry, according to Houston news media reports.
Energy & Environment
Global Deal To Cut Oil Output In Sight After Mexico Signs Up
Posted on · The OPEC oil cartel and nations including Russia have agreed to boost oil prices by cutting as much as 10 million barrels a day in production. Even more countries, including the United States, were discussing Friday their own cuts in what would be an unprecedented global pact to stabilize the market.
Sports
Tokyo Olympics Postponed For A Year
Posted on · The 2020 Games were supposed to begin in late July. "The unprecedented and unpredictable spread of the outbreak has seen the situation in the rest of the world deteriorating," organizers say.
Coronavirus
Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
Posted on · The president said the border would close by "mutual consent," the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.
International
U.S. Signs Peace Deal With Taliban After Nearly 2 Decades Of War In Afghanistan
Posted on · The agreement follows 18 months of negotiations and comes after a seven-day "reduction in violence" period in Afghanistan. Here's what to know about the agreement and what may come next.