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Becerra Says ‘Every Option’ Being Weighed After Abortion Ruling

The Biden administration is weighing every option to strike down a “reckless” ruling by a federal judge in Texas that suspended a US approval of a key drug used in medication abortions, Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, said on Sunday.

Apple at Heart of US-China Selective Decoupling, Gallagher Says

Apple Inc. and Walt-Disney Co. are among US businesses that will face the steepest challenges in a “selective decoupling” from China, a key lawmaker said after a series of meetings with executives and experts in Hollywood and Silicon Valley this week.

Estonian PM Vows More Defense Spending in New Ruling Coalition

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas vowed higher defense spending after finalizing a deal for a new governing coalition following her victory in last month’s elections, extending her tenure as one of Europe’s most ardent backers of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Chinese Naval Surveillance Ship Docks in South African Port

A Chinese surveillance ship that can track rocket and spacecraft launches was docked at the eastern port of Durban this week, less than two months after South Africa drew the ire of Western nations by holding naval exercises with China and Russia.