Iran-Saudi Pact Is Brokered by China, Leaving U.S. on Sidelines

The agreement negotiated in Beijing to restore relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled at least a temporary reordering of the usual alliances and rivalries, with Washington left on the sidelines.

The New York Times
50 years ago: Henry Kissinger and the death of democracy in Chile

Kissinger is still alive and should be held accountable for his war crimes

Robert Reich
Biden Arrives in Vietnam to Forge Closer Ties: Live Updates

President Biden is expected to hold a news conference celebrating a new phase in the U.S.-Vietnam relationship, amid China’s mounting ambitions.

The New York Times