The New Tax Form Is Postcard-Size, but More Complicated Than Ever - The New York Times

The New Tax Form Is Postcard-Size, but More Complicated Than Ever - The New York Times: A new version of the 1040 income tax form, set for release this week, omits some popular deductions and requires several worksheets for many taxpayers to complete.

Opinion | We Have a Crisis of Democracy, Not Manners - The New York Times

Opinion | We Have a Crisis of Democracy, Not Manners - The New York Times: Trump officials deserve public shaming.

Tech didn’t spot Russian interference during the last election. Now it’s asking law enforcement for help. - The Washington Post

Tech didn’t spot Russian interference during the last election. Now it’s asking law enforcement for help. - The Washington Post: Silicon Valley companies and law enforcement are starting to talk about how to ward off meddling by malicious actors including Russia on social media in the November midterms, an attempt at dialogue and information-sharing that was absent during the 2016 presidential elections.

Looming question for Mueller probe: How much to make public? - The Washington Post

Looming question for Mueller probe: How much to make public? - The Washington Post: America has waited a year to hear what special counsel Robert Mueller concludes about the 2016 election, meddling by the Russians and — most of all — what Donald Trump did or didn’t do. But how much the nation will learn about Mueller’s findings is very much an open question.

Trump’s approval plummets way, way down . . . to where it’s been for a while - The Washington Post

Trump’s approval plummets way, way down . . . to where it’s been for a while - The Washington Post: A nine-point swing in Gallup's polling isn't the whole story.

Romney has some thoughts on Trump -- and the President won't like them - CNNPolitics

Romney has some thoughts on Trump -- and the President won't like them - CNNPolitics: The story of Mitt Romney and Donald Trump is long and complicated. And over the weekend, it added a new chapter.

‘We’ve crossed the Rubicon’: Toomey takes on Trump - POLITICO

‘We’ve crossed the Rubicon’: Toomey takes on Trump - POLITICO: The conservative senator is challenging the president — and his own party — in a bid to rein in Trump’s tariffs.

'Dumb, stupid' family separations harm children, says detention camp manager | US news | The Guardian

'Dumb, stupid' family separations harm children, says detention camp manager | US news | The Guardian: Manager at camp close to US-Mexico border speaks out to decry Donald Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policy

Vatican visit puts Macron's religious views in spotlight - Times of India

Vatican visit puts Macron's religious views in spotlight - Times of India: Europe News: Faith and the highly sensitive subject of the role of the church in French society are set to be on the menu Tuesday when Macron visits the Vatican fo

Hillary compares Trump to Turkish President Erdogan in Oxford speech | Daily Mail Online

Hillary compares Trump to Turkish President Erdogan in Oxford speech | Daily Mail Online: Hillary Clinton compared President Donald Trump to the president of Turkey - a controversial figure who returned to office with broad new powers that lack checks and balances.

Turks Have Voted Away Their Democracy - The Atlantic

Turks Have Voted Away Their Democracy - The Atlantic: Erdoğan’s election victory advances his vision of absolute control.

Trump looks to make more history, this time with Putin | TheHill

Trump looks to make more history, this time with Putin | TheHill: Fresh off a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that saw history-making images plastered on screens around the globe, President Trump is zeroing in on another headline-making summit — one with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kit Siang wants BN senators to quit

Kit Siang wants BN senators to quit: KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — DAP veteran leader Lim Kit Siang urged Barisan Nasional (BN) senators today to quit the Dewan Negara, following the party’s defeat in the 14th general elections. The...

Burma military accused of 'crimes against humanity' as Malaysia says Rohingya crisis 'regional concern'

Burma military accused of 'crimes against humanity' as Malaysia says Rohingya crisis 'regional concern': The Burmese military may be carrying out "crimes against humanity" towards the country’s Rohingya population, a rights group said on Monday, as alleged abuses against the Muslim ethnic group were described as a “regional concern” by Malaysia.

Boris Johnson urged to press Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya on Myanmar trip | World news | The Guardian

Boris Johnson urged to press Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya on Myanmar trip | World news | The Guardian: Min Aung Hlaing

Mahathir says Cabinet to have 29 people, denies squabbling behind the scenes - Channel NewsAsia

Mahathir says Cabinet to have 29 people, denies squabbling behind the scenes - Channel NewsAsia: PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's full Cabinet is expected to have 29 people, and the list is expected to be announced once ...

Malaysian police arrest former Najib aide in 1MDB probe | South China Morning Post

Malaysian police arrest former Najib aide in 1MDB probe | South China Morning Post: First arrest since new PM Mahathir reopened investigation into scandal-tainted state fund which was founded by the ousted leader

Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad says Singapore water deal ‘too costly’ after scrapping rail project | South China Morning Post

Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad says Singapore water deal ‘too costly’ after scrapping rail project | South China Morning Post: Leader said water is among issues with Singapore ‘that we need to settle’, while city state responded by insisting Kuala Lumpur must stick to 1962 agreement

Najib Malaysia's new Anwar? No, says PM Mahathir as authorities prepare to rain charges - Channel NewsAsia

Najib Malaysia's new Anwar? No, says PM Mahathir as authorities prepare to rain charges - Channel NewsAsia: PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak will likely not be "around" for the next general election, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who ...

DPM: Anwar on the mend, responding well to treatment

DPM: Anwar on the mend, responding well to treatment: KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Pakatan Harapan de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is recovering from a prolapsed disc as his regime of care and medication was working effectively, said Datuk Seri Dr...

Anwar: Erdogan’s win a victory for the Islamic world - Nation | The Star Online

Anwar: Erdogan’s win a victory for the Islamic world - Nation | The Star Online: PETALING JAYA: PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent electoral win as a “victory for the Islamic world”.

Dr Mahathir defends Guan Eng's Mandarin press statement - Nation | The Star Online

Dr Mahathir defends Guan Eng's Mandarin press statement - Nation | The Star Online

Singapore Revises Cost of Trump-Kim Summit

Singapore Revises Cost of Trump-Kim Summit: City-state now puts cost of historic June 12 meeting at $12 million, down from original tab of nearly $15 million

In sign of detente, North Korea skips annual anti-US rally

In sign of detente, North Korea skips annual anti-US rally: PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — In another sign of detente following the summit between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, North Korea has decided to skip one of the most symbolic and politically charged events of its calendar: the annual "anti-U.S. imperialism" rally marking

North Korea Limits Family Reunions

North Korea Limits Family Reunions: Pyongyang’s narrow interpretation of the inter-Korean summit agreement could indicate trouble ahead for denuclearization talks

Fax machines dusted off as North and South Korean forces start to restore ties | World news | The Guardian

Fax machines dusted off as North and South Korean forces start to restore ties | World news | The Guardian: Communication lines severed years ago revived in talks that including removing artillery that threatens Seoul

North Korea to move artillery out of range of Seoul as part of peace talks, South Korea suggests | The Independent

North Korea to move artillery out of range of Seoul as part of peace talks, South Korea suggests | The Independent: The rival Koreas are discussing the possible relocation of North Korea’s long range artillery systems away from the tense Korean border, the South’s prime minister said, as the countries forge ahead with steps to lower tensions and extend a recent detente.  North Korea has deployed an estimated 1,000 artillery pieces along the border, posing a significant threat to Seoul and the metropolitan area.

Support for Japan PM Abe rises, boosting shot at historic tenure | Reuters

Support for Japan PM Abe rises, boosting shot at historic tenure | Reuters: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support rose 10 points to outstrip his disapproval rating for the first time since February, a survey showed on Monday, boosting his chance of weathering a series of scandals to become Japan's longest-serving premier.

Indonesian ferry: Anger grows as search extended for 192 missing people - CNN

Indonesian ferry: Anger grows as search extended for 192 missing people - CNN: The search effort for more than 190 people presumed drowned after a tourist ferry sank on a crater lake in Indonesia earlier this week has been extended a further four days, amid growing anger over the government's failure to prevent the tragedy.

Jokowi’s Battle for Indonesian Presidency Begins With Local Election - Bloomberg

Jokowi’s Battle for Indonesian Presidency Begins With Local Election - Bloomberg: Indonesia’s most populous province is set to go the polls in what’s shaping up as a test of President Joko Widodo’s popularity and a potential springboard for his rivals ahead of next year’s presidential election.