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Pelosi to announce ‘future plans’ with colleagues after GOP wins House

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:42:29 +0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to address her plans with colleagues on Thursday in the wake of Democrats narrowly losing control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections. Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated. It would come after the [...]

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Xi Asked Us To Prevent Pelosi’s Visit To Taiwan But Biden Declined: Report

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:00:54 +0000

Chinese President Xi Jinping asked his US counterpart Joe Biden, during last month’s phone conversation, to prevent US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan, The Washington Post reported on Saturday citing White House officials. But Xi’s concern was rebuffed and he was warned against Beijing’s “provocative” actions if the visit were to take [...]

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One year after war in Afghanistan, US spy agencies pivot toward China

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:00:56 +0000

In a recent closed-door meeting with leaders of the agency’s counterterrorism center, the CIA’s No 2 official made clear that fighting al-Qaida and other extremist groups would remain a priority but that the agency’s money and resources would be increasingly shifted to focusing on China. The CIA drone attack that killed al-Qaida’s leader showed that [...]

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North Korea Calls Pelosi Destroyer Of International Peace Over Taiwan Visit

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:00:40 +0000

North Korea on Saturday called US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the worst destroyer of international peace and stability, accusing her of inciting anti-North Korea sentiment and enraging China during her Asian tour earlier this week. Pelosi travelled to South Korea after visiting Taiwan, which had prompted China to launch military exercises including missile strike training [...]

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In South Korea, Nancy Pelosi Avoids Public Comments On Taiwan, China

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0000

After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met South Korean political leaders in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on relations with Beijing and Taipei that could further increase regional tensions. Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said Wednesday in Taipei [...]

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Taiwan Cancels Flights As China Holds Military Drills Upon Pelosi Visit

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:49:13 +0000

Taiwan cancelled airline flights Thursday as the Chinese navy fired artillery near the island in retaliation for a top American lawmaker’s visit, but the impact on shipments of processor chips and other goods needed by global industries was unclear. China ordered ships and planes to avoid the military drills that encircled the self-ruled island, which [...]

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South Korean Assembly Speaker Meets Pelosi Amid Heightened China-US Tensions

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:00:36 +0000

Speaker of South Korea’s National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo met visiting US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of her high-profile visit to Taiwan. Pelosi is the first US House speaker to visit South Korea since former Speaker Dennis Hastert in 2002, reports Yonhap News Agency. [...]

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Pelosi, On Asia Trip, Leaves Malaysia, Tensions Rise Over Taiwan Visit

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:00:44 +0000

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Malaysia on Tuesday and was expected to visit Taiwan, escalating tensions with Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory. The plane carrying Pelosi and her delegation left from a Malaysian air force base after a brief stopover that included a lunch meeting with Prime Minister Ismail [...]

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Pelosi To Visit Taiwan On Tuesday, Says Local Media, Despite China Warnings

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:48:17 +0000

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, Taiwanese media reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources, as China warned that its military would never “sit idly by” if she were to visit the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing. One of the newspapers, the Liberty Times, said Pelosi was scheduled [...]

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US Military Making Plans In Case House Speaker Pelosi Travels To Taiwan

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:00:25 +0000

US officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the US House speaker would be entering one of the world’s hottest spots where a mishap, misstep or misunderstanding could endanger her safety. So the Pentagon is developing plans for any contingency. Officials told [...]

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Pelosi Accuses U.S. Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene Of Verbal Assault

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:50 +0000

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene committed “verbal assault and abuse” against a Democratic lawmaker that may have violated ethics rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday. The Washington Post reported that two of its reporters witnessed Greene confronting Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following a House vote on Wednesday. Greene [...]

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