14 h. ago Louvre heist jewels valued at over US$100 million, as director faces grilling

The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than US$100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as the museum’s director faces security questions from a Senate committee over the brazen weekend heist. The director, Laurence des Cars, has not made any public statement since thieves made off with royal jewels during a daylight robbery on Sunday that took just seven minutes. The Louvre is expected to re-open on Wednesday following two days of shut doors for the investigation...

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14 h. ago Louvre heist jewels valued at over US$100 million as security row deepens

The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than US$100 million, a French prosecutor said on Tuesday, as the museum’s director was set to face security questions from a Senate committee over the brazen weekend heist. The director, Laurence des Cars, has not made any public statement since thieves made off with royal jewels during a daylight robbery on Sunday that took just seven minutes. The Louvre was expected to reopen on Wednesday following two days of shut doors for the...

Economics

6 d. ago 500% tariffs on China soon? Bessent says 85 US senators ready to give Trump authority over Beijing's Russian oil imports

500% tariffs on China soon? Bessent says 85 US senators ready to give Trump authority over Beijing's Russian oil imports  Mint

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6 d. ago China's top legislator meets Liberian senate president pro tempore

China's top legislator meets Liberian senate president pro tempore  Xinhua

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8 d. ago US Senate pushes for Taiwan to attend Rimpac drill in latest defence bill

The US Senate has approved its defence policy bill for the 2026 financial year, which for the first time “strongly encourages” inviting Taiwan’s navy to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise. The 2026 National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), which passed late on Thursday, also authorises the executive branch to allocate US$1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative, expanding the mechanism’s use to include combat casualty care and medical equipment. The...

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1 week ago Senate Ag Committee Senator says China no longer reliable ag trading partner

Senate Ag Committee Senator says China no longer reliable ag trading partner  KIWA Radio

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1 week ago US Senate passes measure that limits Nvidia and AMD’s AI chip exports to China

Artificial intelligence chip firms Nvidia Corp and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) would have to ensure American companies get priority access to their products before China under legislation the US Senate has passed, a setback for the technology industry’s efforts to block the measure. The bipartisan legislation was easily approved in a vote late on Thursday. It is designed to bolster US competitiveness in cutting-edge industries and curb exports to China and other foreign adversaries, according...

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1 week ago Senate passes bill requiring Nvidia, AMD to prioritize domestic customers over China (NVDA:NASDAQ)

Senate passes bill requiring Nvidia, AMD to prioritize domestic customers over China (NVDA:NASDAQ)  Seeking Alpha

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1 week ago Press Release: Senator Pete Ricketts Criticizes China’s Actions in Indo

Press Release: Senator Pete Ricketts Criticizes China’s Actions in Indo-Pacific as "Illegal, Coercive, Aggressive, and Deceptive"  Quiver Quantitative

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2 w. ago Senior US senator wants to boost pressure on China over Taiwan

Senior US senator wants to boost pressure on China over Taiwan  Reuters

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3 w. ago Oklahoma senators consider foreign agent disclosure rules amid China influence concerns

Oklahoma senators consider foreign agent disclosure rules amid China influence concerns  The Oklahoman

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3 w. ago 'China Ain't Played Bama, Pawl!': Paul Finebaum considering Alabama Senate run in 2026

'China Ain't Played Bama, Pawl!': Paul Finebaum considering Alabama Senate run in 2026  Yahoo Sports

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4 w. ago Visiting US lawmakers meet Chinese premier and defence minister

A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers has met China’s Premier Li Qiang and Defence Minister Dong Jun in separate meetings during a visit to Beijing. It was the first reported visit by members of the House of Representatives to China since 2019. A party of senators last visited in 2023. The delegation was led by Democrat Adam Smith, the former chairman of the House armed services committee, Reuters reported. The group also included two other members of the committee – Democrats Ro Khanna and...

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