Politics

‘No quid pro quo’ between Trump and oil execs at Mar-a-Lago, Gov. Burgum says

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum – a potential pick to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate – is denying…

OPEC+ wants concrete rate cuts before factoring impact on oil demand, Saudi energy minister says

The prominent OPEC+ oil producers’ alliance is awaiting concrete central bank action on interest rates before factoring in the potential…

Trump campaign launches TikTok account as Truth Social stock dips

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign debuted an official account on TikTok on Saturday night, the social media platform facing a…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses China of helping Russia to disrupt upcoming peace summit

SINGAPORE — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday accused China of helping Russia to disrupt an upcoming peace summit by…

China’s defense chief warns those seeking to separate Taiwan from China face ‘self-destruction’

SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister, Adm. Dong Jun, vowed that anyone who aims to separate Taiwan from China will face…

South Africa’s ruling ANC loses majority in country’s most sweeping political shift in 30 years

South Africa’s governing African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority of 30 years, in the country’s most sweeping political shift…

Retired U.S. Navy admiral charged in bribery scheme with tech CEOs for $500,000 salary

A retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral, who was once the military branch’s second-highest-ranking officer, was arrested on Friday for a…

Modi’s BJP-led alliance projected to win decisive majority in India’s election, exit polls show

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks set for a rare third consecutive term in power, as local exit polls on…

Austin reaffirms U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific, says region is ‘more prosperous when we work together’

SINGAPORE — The United States remains vital to the future of the Indo-Pacific region, which is “more vital than ever”…

Dinesh D’Souza election fraud film, book ‘2000 Mules’ pulled after defamation suit

WASHINGTON — The conservative gadfly Dinesh D’Souza’s film and book “2000 Mules,” which pushes false conspiracies about voter fraud in…