Blinken calls France vital partner in Indo-Pacific in apparent bid to calm French fury

By Daphne Psaledakis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called France a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific, comments that appeared aimed at…

U.S. defends Australia sub deal, says it not seeking conflict with China

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday defended the U.S. decision to provide Australia with advanced technology for nuclear-powered submarines, rejecting criticism from both China and France over the…