U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia
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U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia

Some lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, but officials said the Biden administration has noted the kingdom’s de facto cease-fire with the Houthi militia in Yemen.
Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan
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Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan

Legislation to end double taxation between Taiwan and the United States is intended to spur semiconductor investment but is likely to rankle U.S. relations with China.