Singapore’s Leadership Transition Comes at a Challenging Time
Prashanth Parameswaran Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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United States
Trump Sought to Lead Armed Mob to Capitol on Jan. 6, Aide Says
By Mike DeBonis & Jacqueline Alemany | The Washington Post
As Monkeypox Spreads, U.S. Plans a Vaccination Campaign
By Apoorva Mandavilli | The New York Times
Citing Russia Threat, Biden to Ramp Up U.S. Forces in Europe
By Andrea Shalal & Inti Landauro | Reuters
Why Americans Still Need NATO
By Kathleen J. McInnis | Foreign Policy
Africa
Sudan Army Shells Disputed Border With Ethiopia
By Dawit Endeshaw | Reuters
Africa
Police Disperse Protest Over Economic Hardship in Ghana
By The Editors | Reuters
African Union Urges Calm in Ethiopia-Sudan Border Dispute
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
The Americas
Colombia Panel’s Report Is a Step Toward Mending a Civil War’s Scars
By The Editors | The New York Times
Ecuador’s Lasso Survives Bid to Oust Him, Ends Talks With Indigenous Leader
By Alexandra Valencia | Reuters
Venezuela Opposition Says Not Party to Talks Between Caracas, Washington
By The Editors | AFP (free)
The Americas
Higher Fuel Prices Spark Social Unrest in South America
By Daniel Politi | Associated Press (free)
Asia-Pacific
Philippines Orders Rappler to Shut Down
By Sui-Lee Wee | The New York Times
Hindu Man Killed as Religious Tensions Boil in India
By Sheikh Saaliq & Krutika Pathi | Associated Press (free)
South Korea Approves First Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine
By Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated Press (free)
Taiwan Rebuffs Philippines Complaint About South China Sea Live Fire Drills
By The Editors | Reuters
Asia-Pacific
Australia Prioritizes Reducing Emissions and Cheaper EVs
By Rod McGuirk | Associated Press (free)
Europe
Turkey Agrees to Allow Sweden and Finland to Join NATO
By Steven Erlanger & Michael D. Shear | The New York Times
Scotland’s Leader Calls for Independence Vote, Challenging Judges to Stop It
By Stephen Castle | The New York Times
Near Kherson, Ukrainians Regain Territory in Major Counteroffensive
By Isabelle Khurshudyan | The Washington Post
EU Countries Approve Climate Measures After Long Talks
By Samuel Petrequin | Associated Press (free)
Europe
Ex-Nazi Guard Convicted of Over 3,500 Counts of Accessory to Murder
By Annabelle Timsit | The Washington Post
Middle East & N. Africa
Iran Report: Nuclear Talks With U.S. End Without Deal in Qatar
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Militant in West Bank Raid
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Israel’s Spies Have Hit Iran Hard. In Tehran, Some Big Names Paid the Price
By Farnaz Fassihi & Ronen Bergman | The New York Times
U.N.: More Than 300,000 Civilians Killed in Syria’s Conflict
By Jamey Keaten | Associated Press (free)
United States
June 29, 2022
Trump Sought to Lead Armed Mob to Capitol on Jan. 6, Aide Says
By Mike DeBonis & Jacqueline Alemany | The Washington Post
As Monkeypox Spreads, U.S. Plans a Vaccination Campaign
By Apoorva Mandavilli | The New York Times
Citing Russia Threat, Biden to Ramp Up U.S. Forces in Europe
By Andrea Shalal & Inti Landauro | Reuters
Venezuela Opposition Says Not Party to Talks Between Caracas, Washington
By The Editors | AFP (free)
Iran Report: Nuclear Talks With U.S. End Without Deal in Qatar
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Why Americans Still Need NATO
By Kathleen J. McInnis | Foreign Policy
June 28, 2022
At Least 46 Migrants Found Dead in San Antonio
By James Dobbins, J. David Goodman & Edgar Sandoval | The New York Times
U.S. Officials Back in Venezuela in a Bid to Rebuild Ties
By Regina Garcia Cano & Joshua Goodman | Associated Press (free)
U.S. Strike Kills Yemeni Al-Qaida-Linked Commander in Syria
By Bassem Mroue | Associated Press (free)
Biden Aims at China in New Illegal Fishing Policy Framework
By Barry Hatton & Joshua Goodman | Associated Press (free)
Guatemalan President Arrives in U.S. for Visit After Snubbing Summit
By The Editors | Reuters
G-7 Leaders Promise $4.5 Billion to Address Global Hunger Caused by War in Ukraine
By Michael D. Shear | The New York Times
NATO to Boost High-Readiness Forces in ‘Biggest Overhaul’ Since Cold War
By Emily Rauhala & Annabelle Timsit | The Washington Post
Europe Has an America Problem
By Emma Ashford | The New York Times
Africa
June 29, 2022
Sudan Army Shells Disputed Border With Ethiopia
By Dawit Endeshaw | Reuters
Police Disperse Protest Over Economic Hardship in Ghana
By The Editors | Reuters
African Union Urges Calm in Ethiopia-Sudan Border Dispute
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
June 28, 2022
Sudan Recalls Envoy to Ethiopia After Execution of Seven Soldiers
By The Editors | Al Jazeera (free)
Ethiopia Names Negotiators for Looming Tigray Peace Process
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Nigeria Gets New Chief Justice Amid ‘All-Time’ Low Judicial Trust
By The Editors | Al Jazeera (free)
Germany to Return Stolen Ngonnso’ Statue to Cameroon
By Riham Alkousaa | Reuters
China’s Pivotal Role Under Scrutiny as Zambia Seeks Debt Relief
By Jonathan Wheatley, Joseph Cotterill & Sun Yu | Financial Times
The Americas
June 29, 2022
Colombia Panel’s Report Is a Step Toward Mending a Civil War’s Scars
By The Editors | The New York Times
Ecuador’s Lasso Survives Bid to Oust Him, Ends Talks With Indigenous Leader
By Alexandra Valencia | Reuters
Venezuela Opposition Says Not Party to Talks Between Caracas, Washington
By The Editors | AFP (free)
Higher Fuel Prices Spark Social Unrest in South America
By Daniel Politi | Associated Press (free)
June 28, 2022
U.S. Officials Back in Venezuela in a Bid to Rebuild Ties
By Regina Garcia Cano & Joshua Goodman | Associated Press (free)
Group Leading Protests OKs Dialogue With Ecuador Government
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Venezuela Tapped 1.5 Million Phone Lines. It’s Just the Start, Experts Warn
By María Luisa Paúl | The Washington Post
Dozens of Inmates Die in Colombia Prison Riot
By The Editors | Al Jazeera (free)
Guatemalan President Arrives in U.S. for Visit After Snubbing Summit
By The Editors | Reuters
Court Finds France Negligent in Caribbean Pesticide Case
By Dánica Coto | Associated Press (free)
Asia-Pacific
June 29, 2022
Philippines Orders Rappler to Shut Down
By Sui-Lee Wee | The New York Times
Hindu Man Killed as Religious Tensions Boil in India
By Sheikh Saaliq & Krutika Pathi | Associated Press (free)
South Korea Approves First Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine
By Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated Press (free)
Taiwan Rebuffs Philippines Complaint About South China Sea Live Fire Drills
By The Editors | Reuters
Australia Prioritizes Reducing Emissions and Cheaper EVs
By Rod McGuirk | Associated Press (free)
June 28, 2022
Biden Aims at China in New Illegal Fishing Policy Framework
By Barry Hatton & Joshua Goodman | Associated Press (free)
China’s Pivotal Role Under Scrutiny as Zambia Seeks Debt Relief
By Jonathan Wheatley, Joseph Cotterill & Sun Yu | Financial Times
Sri Lanka Sends Two Ministers to Russia for Oil Amid Crisis
By Bharatha Mallawarachi | Associated Press (free)
Indian Muslim Journalist, Critic of Modi, Arrested Over Tweets
By Bryan Pietsch | The Washington Post
Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Polio Worker in Northwest Pakistan
By Riaz Khan | Associated Press (free)
South Korean Prosecutors Grant Ex-President Temporary Release
By Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated Press (free)
June 27, 2022
U.S. and G-7 Allies Detail Infrastructure Plan to Challenge China
By Alex Leary & Tarini Parti | The Wall Street Journal
U.S. and Allies Launch Initiative to Help Pacific Island Nations
By Demetri Sevastopulo | Financial Times
Europe
June 29, 2022
Citing Russia Threat, Biden to Ramp Up U.S. Forces in Europe
By Andrea Shalal & Inti Landauro | Reuters
Turkey Agrees to Allow Sweden and Finland to Join NATO
By Steven Erlanger & Michael D. Shear | The New York Times
Scotland’s Leader Calls for Independence Vote, Challenging Judges to Stop It
By Stephen Castle | The New York Times
Near Kherson, Ukrainians Regain Territory in Major Counteroffensive
By Isabelle Khurshudyan | The Washington Post
EU Countries Approve Climate Measures After Long Talks
By Samuel Petrequin | Associated Press (free)
Ex-Nazi Guard Convicted of Over 3,500 Counts of Accessory to Murder
By Annabelle Timsit | The Washington Post
Why Americans Still Need NATO
By Kathleen J. McInnis | Foreign Policy
June 28, 2022
G-7 Leaders Promise $4.5 Billion to Address Global Hunger Caused by War in Ukraine
By Michael D. Shear | The New York Times
NATO to Boost High-Readiness Forces in ‘Biggest Overhaul’ Since Cold War
By Emily Rauhala & Annabelle Timsit | The Washington Post
Lithuania Blames Russia for Cyberattacks, Citing Threats Over Cargo Restrictions
By Andrew Higgins | The New York Times
Court Finds France Negligent in Caribbean Pesticide Case
By Dánica Coto | Associated Press (free)
Germany to Return Stolen Ngonnso’ Statue to Cameroon
By Riham Alkousaa | Reuters
Sri Lanka Sends Two Ministers to Russia for Oil Amid Crisis
By Bharatha Mallawarachi | Associated Press (free)
Europe Has an America Problem
By Emma Ashford | The New York Times
Middle East & North Africa
June 29, 2022
Turkey Agrees to Allow Sweden and Finland to Join NATO
By Steven Erlanger & Michael D. Shear | The New York Times
Iran Report: Nuclear Talks With U.S. End Without Deal in Qatar
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Militant in West Bank Raid
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
Israel’s Spies Have Hit Iran Hard. In Tehran, Some Big Names Paid the Price
By Farnaz Fassihi & Ronen Bergman | The New York Times
U.N.: More Than 300,000 Civilians Killed in Syria’s Conflict
By Jamey Keaten | Associated Press (free)
June 28, 2022
U.S. Strike Kills Yemeni Al-Qaida-Linked Commander in Syria
By Bassem Mroue | Associated Press (free)
Resistance Builds in Tunisia as Populist Leader Seeks More Power
By Claire Parker | The Washington Post
Israel Loosens Abortion Rules, Lifts Requirement for Approval Hearings
By Shira Rubin | The Washington Post
Chlorine Gas Leak at Port in Jordan Kills at Least 13, Injures Hundreds
By Rachel Pannett | The Washington Post
Libyan Rival Officials Meet for U.N.-Led Talks on Elections
By AP Editors | Associated Press (free)
The Surprising Success of the Truce in Yemen
By Peter Salisbury & Alexander Weissenburger | Foreign Affairs
June 27, 2022
U.S. Held Secret Meeting With Israeli, Arab Military Chiefs to Counter Iran Air Threat
By Michael R. Gordon & David S. Cloud | The Wall Street Journal
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