US Firm to Take Over Some Venezuelan Oil Fields Previously Run by China

A U.S. oil company will take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese and Russian companies. In other words, Washington is challenging Beijing’s foothold in America’s backyard.

Washington has launched a pilot program in Texas to strengthen water systems against cyber attacks from China and Iran. More on the plan to protect America’s critical infrastructure.

A $24.5 billion court judgment in the U.S., holding China accountable.

A state in the U.S sued China over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How did the case reach such a huge sum? And where is the case headed?

And the death toll in Nepal, now officially crossing 1,000. China is being accused of blocking investigations into possible causes of the catastrophic flood.

1. New Oil Deal Redrawing U.S.-China Power in Americas

2. U.S. Taps Private Sector to Strengthen Water Systems

3. China Hires U.S. Law Firm, Fights $24B U.S. COVID Judgment

4. Nepal Performs Mass Burials as Death Toll Crosses 1,000

5. Grace Jo: Escaping North Korea Three Times to Survive