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The article presents the pubic servants who are being acknowledged as the 2019 Guardians of the Year for their bravery in testifying against U.S. President Donald Trump during his impeachment trials in 2019. These include Jennifer Williams, a special advisor to the U.S. vice president on European and Russian affairs, U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Alexander Vindman, and Fiona Hill, the former Russia adviser on the National Security Council.

The article details how U.S. President Donald Trump's obsession with a conspiracy theory led to the impeachment crisis. Topics discussed include Trump's Ukraine conspiracy theory and his notion that a network of enemies inside and outside his own government has been working against him, Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and Trump's possible impeachment because of allegations that he solicited foreign interference for his personal and political benefit.

The article discusses the impeachment inquiry against U.S. President Donald Trump and its implications to the 2020 U.S. presidential elections. Topics discussed include Trump's alleged role in pressuring Ukraine President Volodymys Zelensky to reopen investigation on dismissed allegation involving former vice president Joe Biden. Also mentioned is the impeachment process' impact on government's mechanism of accountability and the balance of power in the conduct of America's national security.

The article reports on the massive protests in Hong Kong, China which started as an uprising against an extradition bill and escalated into a rebellion on the issue of democracy and the Chinese sovereignty. Topics discussed include the heightened conflict which temporarily closed the operation of Hong Kong International Airport, the impact of Hong Kong's turnover to the Chinese sovereignty, and the history of Hong Kong's fight for democracy against the mainland China.

The article explores the growing threat of domestic extremism in the U.S. in 2019. White supremacists and nationalists have been blamed for a number of mass shootings that took place across the country. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been urged to coordinate an inter-agency response to right-wing extremism. According to law-enforcement officials, the ideals of white nationalism have spread across social media.

Huawei offered bonuses to employees who stole other firms' technology, according to a U.S. indictment filed Jan. 16 (the firm denies this). In 2018, U.S. company Akhan Semiconductor sent a sample "diamond glass" smartphone screen to Huawei for testing. Like around a quarter of the smaller "tier 3" carriers catering to rural areas like Glasgow, Nemont uses equipment provided by Huawei, the world's biggest telecommunications-equipment company. Huawei is now trying to convince the world it is a legitimate company not beholden to the party, and leading the charge is Ren Zhengfei, the former military engineer who founded Huawei with just a $5,600 investment in 1987. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the investigations into security clearances given to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and adviser of U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics covered include Kushner's 2016 meeting with Russian banker Sergey Gorkov, the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and Kushner's failure to disclose foreign contacts on his application for a security clearance.

The article reports on the Indian government's control of Kashmir as of August 2019. The government shut down the Internet, landlines and cell networks in the disputed territory. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision to remove the special status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to revoke two articles of the country's constitution that have provided Kashmiris the right to their own flag, constitution and near autonomy.

The article argues that the real trade war between the U.S. and China has something to do with whether U.S. or Chinese rules should be observed. Topics covered include the dominance of a rules-based framework led by the U.S. since World War II, the resistance of China to demands to transform its state-controlled economy, and China's skepticism of international rules.

Sequencing of the new cases revealed that the viruses circulating at the time shared similarities with viruses found in patients in Europe, suggesting the cases were new introductions of SARS-CoV-2 and not lingering virus from the original outbreak. Since late 2019, when this virus was first reported in humans, more than 70,000 samples from around the globe have been genetically sequenced, allowing researchers to see how it has traveled HOW TO READ THE CHART Like a family tree, this visual shows how virus samples are related. 70,000 Number of SARS-CoV-2 samples--and counting--that have been genetically sequenced and uploaded to GISAID, an open-source online database, since the virus was first sequenced; it took years to map 1,600 Ebola samples in the 2010s MAP: Anatomy of a Pandemic DIAGRAM: Anatomy of a Pandemic PHOTO (COLOR) PHOTO (COLOR) --With reporting by JAMIE DUCHARME/NEW YORK, MADELINE ROACHE/LONDON and JOHN WALCOTT/WASHINGTON TRACKING A CHANGING VIRUS All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, mutate slightly as they spread. [Extracted from the article]

The article reveals that senior intelligence briefers called U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on the country's top spymasters as willful ignorance and claimed that he is endangering U.S. security with what they say is a stubborn disregard for their assessments. Topics discussed include how intelligence officials responded to his behavior, and concerns about President Trump's assessment of the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

The article discusses the intention of U.S. President Donald Trump to have a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City at the end of September 2019. It explains the possibility that Rouhani may not attend the gathering after Trump imposed new sanctions on Iran. The Iranian government has been accused of resuming its uranium enrichment program and attacking world energy supplies and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

1 CAMPAIGN EVENTin Ohio, President Donald Trump was askedabout America's position on the months-longpro-democracy protests in Hong Kong." That's between Hong Kong and that's between China,because Hong Kong is a part of China", Trump said. It was as close as the Trump team has come toembracing America's long-standing position onHong Kong. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the risks of U.S. President Donald Trump's diplomatic approach. Topics covered include the implications for foreign policy of Trump's decision to impose escalating tariffs on all Mexican imports unless Mexico stopped the influx of undocumented immigrants, how past U.S. presidents have handled international affairs and the reasons why Trump claims that his approach of using trade enticements and threats is working.