China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness. John Ruwitch
Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Ukraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia's overwhelming firepower. The bill also includes more weapons for Israel, and humanitarian help for Gaza. Greg Myre
North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack State media described the drill as aimed at demonstrating the strength and diverse attack means of North Korea's nuclear forces amid deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea. The Associated Press
World Anti-Doping Agency officials stayed silent about Olympic doping scandal Officials with the World Anti-Doping Agency are scrambling to contain an Olympic doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. Critics say the organization's credibility is in question. Brian Mann
What overcapacity in Chinese manufacturing could mean for American businesses The U.S. is increasingly concerned about the impact of Chinese overcapacity on manufacturing and the impact that will have on American businesses and workers. John Ruwitch
U.S. raises alarms that China is helping Russia reconstitute its defense industry China has told the world that that it is neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that it is not providing weapons to Russia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected visit to Beijing this month. Michele Kelemen
The San Francisco Zoo will receive a pair of pandas from China San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing's famed "panda diplomacy." The Associated Press
The story of an American man whose wife is being detained by China's secret police China's feared state security ministry has been more public and more powerful in its quest to suppress internal dissent and monitor foreign activity. Emily Feng
India's six-week long elections started today Nearly a billion people start going to the polls in India Friday, as the worlds largest democracy starts its mammoth election. Diaa Hadid
Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name. Hao Peng
