Politics

Ukraine kills top Russian general in Moscow it accuses of chemical weapons crimes

 Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s radiological, biological and chemical protection unit, speaks at a briefing over an…

Trump picks China critic Glass as Japan envoy

American and Japan flags waving against the sky. Adventtr | Istock | Getty Images U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he…

Trump loses bid to toss New York hush money conviction

Former US President Donald Trump leaves the courthouse after a jury found him guilty of all 34 felony counts in…

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block U.S. ban pending appeal

An advocate holds a sign for TikTok following a news conference outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on…

Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau, deals blow to government

Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak at a news…

Trump considers pardoning NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press during the weekly briefing at the City Hall about the ongoing programs in…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will undergo a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday, December 16. Michael Kappeler | Picture…

Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies

A Chevrolet Bolt EV sits parked at a charging station at Stewart Chevrolet on April 25, 2023 in Colma, California. …

5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dull December Stocks enter…

South Korea’s acting president moves to calm markets after Yoon impeachment

A protester holding a cardboard reading “Leader of insurgents” on an image depicting the face of South Korea’s President Yoon…