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Taiwan premier 'warmly welcomes' foreign guests when asked about Pelosi visit

Taiwan's premier on Tuesday reiterated that Taiwan "warmly welcomes" foreign guests, ahead of a potential visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that China claims as its own.

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Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit

TAIPEI: US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive in Taipei later on Tuesday, people briefed on the matter said, as several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait, a source told Reuters.

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Several Chinese warplanes fly close to median line of Taiwan Strait - source

Several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, as tensions mounted on news U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan during the day.

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Pelosi arrives in Taiwan vowing U.S. commitment; China enraged

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday on a trip she said shows an unwavering American commitment to the Chinese-claimed self-ruled island, but China condemned the highest-level U.S. visit in 25 years as a threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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Voting in Missouri’s Aug. 2 primary election

Missouri’s statewide primary election is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2022. Here is what you need to know about voting in the primary:

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Morning mail: interest rate rise looms, space debris hits farm, Beyoncé cuts offensive lyric

Tuesday: Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates from 1.35% to 1.85%. Plus: Beyoncé called out over ableist term

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China's U.N. envoy says Pelosi visit to Taiwan would undermine U.S./China ties

China's envoy to the United Nations said on Monday that a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan would undermine China-U.S. relations.

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Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia

When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the House of Representatives and 57% in the Senate. This changing of the guard, with women at the forefront, brings an opportunity to accelerate Australia’s efforts on climate change.

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U.S. looking to China not to escalate tensions in event of Pelosi visit to Taiwan -Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that a potential visit to Taiwan by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi would be entirely her decision, but called on China not to escalate tensions in the event of a visit.

Reuters

White House says Pelosi has a right to visit Taiwan

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has the right to visit Taiwan, the White House said on Monday, adding that China appeared prepared to respond in coming days, possibly with military provocations.

Reuters

Taiwan military on high alert with leave cancelled and air defences 'preparing for war' with China

China has warned its military would never "sit idly by" if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi were to visit Taiwan, the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing

Wales Online

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to visit Taiwan on Tuesday -Taiwan media

Several Taiwan media outlets reported late on Monday that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan on Tuesday and spend the night in Taipei, citing unidentified sources.

Reuters

Five things to watch this week as the Senate tries to pass major climate and tax bill

Democrats need to get every member of their caucus on board to pass the Inflation Reduction Act

The Independent UK

Taiwan 'preparing for war' with China as armed forces placed on high alert

It comes as US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Singapore ahead of her four-country tour of Asia amid intense speculation that she may risk the wrath of Beijing by also visiting Taiwan

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‘Put your masks on’: Monique Ryan gives Coalition dressing-down during question time

Former paediatric neurologist was speaking about the risk of long Covid when opposition MPs, most of whom were not wearing masks, interjected

Reuters

China warns its military will 'not sit idly by' if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China said on Monday that its military "not sit idly by" if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.

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Australia's Parliament considers lifting euthanasia ban in two territories

Australia's Northern Territory in 1995 became the first place in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia, but the law was quickly overturned two years later. The new bill seeks to lift the ban.

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Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it wouldn't be intimidated by Chinese threats to never "sit idly by" if she made the trip to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

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US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan

House of Representatives speaker confirms she will visit four Asian countries amid speculation she might visit Taiwan.

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US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, No Mention of Taiwan

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore,…

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Jonathan Bernstein: US third parties aren’t always pointless

As third-party launches go, it’s rare to have one with as little intuitive appeal as that of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang’s latest attempt to draw attention to himself. Yang is joined by former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman and by David Jolly, who was a Republican member of…

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In pictures: The first sitting week of federal parliament under new Labor government

Parliament is full of energy again as politicians return for the first sitting week, marked with ceremony, celebrations and signs of what may be to come.

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Derges resignation only irregular officeholder transition in Missouri for July 2022

In July, there was one irregular officeholder transition in Missouri for offices within Ballotpedia’s coverage scope. We define irregular officeholder transitions as transitions that occur due to resignation, death, appointment, or winning of a special election in positions such as a state executive office, a seat in the General Assembly,…

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CHIPS Act is ‘just gravy on top’ for Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments said it was investing in more chip production in North Texas with or without the CHIPS Act. But Thursday’s vote in the U.S. House of Representatives clears the way for the company to benefit once the act is signed into law.

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A look at Missouri’s upcoming state legislative primaries and beyond

Thirty-five of the 132 Missouri state legislators who filed for re-election—13 Democrats and 22 Republicans—will face challengers in the upcoming Aug. 2 primaries, the largest number since at least 2014.

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