House Republicans have urged Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to cooperate with their request for information on former President Donald Trump’s potential indictment for his role in paying a star silent money porn. In a letter to Mr. Bragg on Saturday, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R., Ohio), Oversight Chairman James Comer (R., Ky.) and … Read more
BNAI BRAK, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is moving fast with a judicial overhaul plan that could begin final passage through parliament next week, as debate over the legislation reveals deep fissures between Israel’s secular and religious communities . Over the past three months, protests against the legislation have brought together hundreds of thousands … Read more
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia and Syria are close to reaching an agreement to restore diplomatic ties after Russian-brokered talks, according to Saudi and Syrian officials familiar with the talks, as Middle East geopolitics evolve . Talks were continuing after rounds of talks in Moscow and Riyadh in recent weeks, officials said. If a deal is … Read more
Ukraine said Russia’s offensive against Bakhmut was beginning to falter, although heavy fighting continued, as kyiv sought to explain its decision to defend the eastern Ukrainian town. Russia’s heavy casualties have paved the way for Ukraine to launch its own offensives this spring, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, said Thursday. … Read more
A TikTok ad at Union Station in Washington, DC addresses users’ security and privacy concerns. Photo: Nathan Howard/Bloomberg News Updated March 23, 2023 at 8:01 a.m. ET BEIJING — China has said it will strongly oppose any forced sale of TikTok, responding for the first time to a demand from the Biden administration that the … Read more
Russia launched a new wave of missiles and armed drones into Ukraine, bombing residential buildings and killing four people in a Kyiv-area school dormitory and injuring at least 10 others, Ukrainian officials said. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 16 of 21 drones launched by Russia, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Wednesday, identifying the planes … Read more
Authorities in Miami Beach, Florida, said they no longer want spring breakers visiting the city after two fatal shootings involving revelers over the weekend. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber imposed a curfew in the city on Sunday evening and said his administration would consider extending the restrictions for the coming weekend. Two people were shot … Read more
In Russia from Monday to Wednesday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will strengthen ties with an increasingly dependent on Beijing but also unpredictable partner. Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on China to buy its natural gas and keep its economy afloat in the face of Western sanctions. But Mr. Xi’s influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin … Read more
WASHINGTON — The United States is trying to sidestep a potential proposal from Beijing for a ceasefire in Ukraine ahead of a Russia-China summit, saying suspending fighting now would help strengthen Russia’s grip on the territory. Ukrainian. With Chinese leader Xi Jinping due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, the White … Read more
PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to face votes of no confidence early next week aimed at overthrowing his government and killing his overhaul of the French pension system. A group of centrist lawmakers opposed to Mr Macron tabled a motion of no confidence on Friday with the support of at least 58 deputies in … Read more
