The indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith against Donald Trump marks the culmination of a two-year effort to figure out what government documents went with the former president when he left the White House — and whether any crimes were committed.
China has called on the US to fulfill its “obligation” to allow Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee to attend a summit in San Francisco this year, underscoring the difficulty of engaging with sanctioned officials.
China’s ambassador to South Korea warned that Seoul’s embrace of pro-US policies could bring it harm and the country has much to gain economically through friendly ties with Beijing.
Donald Trump has been indicted over his refusal to return classified documents found at his Florida home, according to three people familiar with the matter.
President Joe Biden said he’s confident he can work with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to continue providing US assistance to Ukraine, despite the Republican leader’s indication this week that he may not back a new supplemental funding package for the war on top of the Pentagon’s regular budget.
Spain’s leading opposition party is set to hand Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a scathing defeat in a national election next month, according to a new opinion poll.
Indonesia’s paradise island teeming with beaches and lush rice fields wants to refocus its tourism away from guests who tend to misbehave and instead lure talented nomads, retirees and health buffs.
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Colombia’s credit rating, citing the nation’s strong institutions.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may head into an early election despite a public rift in his 24-year-old coalition, given that putting off the vote would be an even more unpalatable prospect.
For several weeks, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy couldn’t find a microphone he didn’t like. But, faced with a revolt on his right flank, the California Republican is suddenly silent.
