Rob Garver

US Troops’ Arrival in Armenia for Training Riles Russia

Arrival of 85 American soldiers for a peacekeeping training mission did not sit well with Moscow, long an Armenian security partner

G20 Leaders Face Multiple Crises as Summit Begins

Concerns about war in Ukraine will compete with worries about global slowdown in economic growth, global warming, high debt burdens

Japan Faces Criticism Over Fukushima Wastewater Release

The wastewater, containing small amounts of radioactive material, will be diluted and pumped into the Pacific Ocean

Putin Declines to Renew Black Sea Grain Initiative

Crisis in China's 'Shadow Banking' Sector Leads to Defaults

A major Chinese trust company, Zhongrong International, has missed payments on multiple investment products, sparking fears about the sector as a whole

Chinese Efforts to Boost Domestic Stock Market Sputter

Shares in companies located on the Chinese mainland are being sold off, particularly by foreign investors concerned about the government's economic policies.

Republican Debate Highlights Uncertain Future of US Aid to Ukraine 

While several candidates spoke in favor of continued support for Ukraine’s war to expel invading Russian forces, others suggested they might sharply curtail it

Trump Maintains Large Lead in Early Iowa Polling

Conservative Group Aims to Persuade Republicans to Support Ukraine

Republicans for Ukraine will spend $2 million to convince GOP lawmakers and voters that the US should continue to back Ukraine's war against Russia's invasion

Russia Faces Sharp Decline in Ruble’s Value Against Global Benchmarks

The Bank of Russia, which has struggled to keep the country’s economy on track since the invasion of Ukraine, will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday

China’s Slide Into Deflation Raises Concerns About Economic Future

Falling prices in China could have impacts that echo far beyond the country’s borders

US Debt Rating Downgrade May Drive Up Interest Rates

Charges Against Trump Include Effort to Subvert Electoral College

Prosecutors allege the former president and his associates persuaded supporters to submit fraudulent election results to Congress

DeSantis Joins Republican Rivals Seeking to Revoke China's Trade Status 

Florida governor becomes latest Republican presidential candidate to pledge to revoke China's permanent normal trade relations status with the US 

US Report: Chinese Support Is 'Critical' to Russia's War Effort

In the face of massive Western sanctions, Russia has come to rely heavily on Beijing for trade, financial services and more

Successful US AIDS Relief Program Faces Challenge in Congress     

Anti-abortion groups want conservative lawmakers to demand changes to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, which has saved millions of lives 

AI Firms Strike Deal With White House on Safety Guidelines 

Seven tech firms prominent in the development of large language models sign on to a voluntary agreement  

Major Strikes Loom in US Labor Market 

With Hollywood already paralyzed by worker walkouts, the automobile industry and package delivery giant UPS could be next 

Yellen Says Pending Rules Won't 'Broadly Disrupt' Investment in China

Biden administration is working on new guidelines that would limit ‘outbound’ US investment in Chinese companies

Aid Groups Decry Russia's Cancellation of Ukrainian Grain Deal

If the flow of foodstuffs through the Black Sea is cut off, millions of people enduring food insecurity around the world will suffer the consequences