Fox News’s Chris Wallace gives Putin the grilling Trump won’t - The Washington Post

Fox News’s Chris Wallace gives Putin the grilling Trump won’t - The Washington Post: Putin grew irritated with the journalist pressing him — and it showed.

‘Very much counter to the plan’: Trump defies advisers in embrace of Putin - The Washington Post

‘Very much counter to the plan’: Trump defies advisers in embrace of Putin - The Washington Post: “Everyone around Trump” pushed him to take a strong stand against Putin over Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. elections. He ignored the advice.

Turkey Stops Registering Syrian Asylum Seekers | Human Rights Watch

Turkey Stops Registering Syrian Asylum Seekers | Human Rights Watch: Turkish authorities in Istanbul and nine provinces on or near the Syrian border have stopped registering all but a handful of recently arrived Syrian asylum seekers. The suspension is leading to unlawful deportations, coerced returns to Syria, and the denial of health care and education.

What you need to know about the 2018 high-level political forum on sustainable development - World | ReliefWeb

What you need to know about the 2018 high-level political forum on sustainable development - World | ReliefWeb: Worldwide, 844 million people still do not have access to clean water near home News and Press Release from WaterAid, published 16 Jul 2018

KPK detains Golkar lawmaker for alleged corruption - National - The Jakarta Post

KPK detains Golkar lawmaker for alleged corruption - National - The Jakarta Post: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained House of Representatives member Eni Maulani Saragih from the Golkar Party after naming her a suspect in an embezzlement case pertaining to the construction of a power plant in Riau.

Call the crimes against the Rohingya what they are: Genocide - The Washington Post

Call the crimes against the Rohingya what they are: Genocide - The Washington Post

DAP’s Christian agenda toxic ‘Najibism’ gone mad, says Kit Siang

DAP’s Christian agenda toxic ‘Najibism’ gone mad, says Kit Siang: KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — DAP veteran leader Lim Kit Siang has labelled the ‘wild allegations’ that Pakatan Harapan was adopting a “Christian agenda” as toxic Najibism “gone mad”. He said...

TODAYonline | Umno warlords deny they are the power within party

TODAYonline | Umno warlords deny they are the power within party: SINGAPORE — United Malays National Organisation (Umno) division chiefs have denied that they control their members with an iron fist after they come under the spotlight following revelations from former youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin that they held sway during the recent party pol

Pakatan Harapan to allow greater space for press freedom, says Saifuddin - Nation | The Star Online

Pakatan Harapan to allow greater space for press freedom, says Saifuddin - Nation | The Star Online: KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Pakatan Harapan-led Government has given an assurance to allow greater space to nurture press freedom in the country.

Malaysia swears in new lawmakers in historic Parliament sitting; opposition MPs stage walkout, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysia swears in new lawmakers in historic Parliament sitting; opposition MPs stage walkout, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: Malaysian lawmakers were sworn in to Parliament, with opposition MPs staging a brief protest walkout as retired judge Mohamad Ariff Yusof was being sworn in as Speaker.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Anwar announces he is contesting election for PKR presidency, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Anwar announces he is contesting election for PKR presidency, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: The de facto leader of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has announced that he will be contesting the election for the party presidency, a decision seen as strengthening his stand in the new government.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mahathir: 'Anwar Ibrahim will be the next prime minister' | Politics | Al Jazeera

Mahathir: 'Anwar Ibrahim will be the next prime minister' | Politics | Al Jazeera: The newly sworn-in prime minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, talks controversies, new alliances and bygones.

1MDB costing govt RM50b, many more mini-1MDB cases: Guan Eng | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News

1MDB costing govt RM50b, many more mini-1MDB cases: Guan Eng | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News: KUALA LUMPUR: The 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal is costing the government RM50 billion, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.

TODAYonline | S’pore must work with like-minded partners to uphold multilateralism, says PM Lee

TODAYonline | S’pore must work with like-minded partners to uphold multilateralism, says PM Lee: PARIS — With a rising wave of populism globally and uncertainties over Washington’s policies, Singapore will have to work with like-minded partners including those in Europe to uphold the multilateral system, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

However, he cautioned that European c

As Trump engages Putin, his deal with Kim collapses | USA | Al Jazeera

As Trump engages Putin, his deal with Kim collapses | USA | Al Jazeera: After the Singapore summit, North Korea did not reciprocate US concessions.

Moon orders military to show him all martial law documents-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Moon orders military to show him all martial law documents-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily: President Moon Jae-in on Monday ordered the military to submit to him personally all documents related to a martial law plan drafted in March 2017, a contingency plan in case the Constitutional Court rejected the impeachment of President Park Geun-hy

Abe to announce candidacy for LDP leadership race in Aug - Japan Today

Abe to announce candidacy for LDP leadership race in Aug - Japan Today: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to announce his candidacy in the presidential race of his Liberal Democratic Party in August, as he seeks to win a third term to become Japan's longest-serving leader, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday. Abe was initially expected to announce his plan to run…

Aung San Suu Kyi Calls For New Strategy, Patience in Myanmar Peace Talks

Aung San Suu Kyi Calls For New Strategy, Patience in Myanmar Peace Talks: Six days of talks produce agreement on 14 basic principles, but tough security issues remain.

Duterte’s Push to Alter Constitution Bombs With Majority of Voters - Bloomberg

Duterte’s Push to Alter Constitution Bombs With Majority of Voters - Bloomberg: Two-thirds of Filipino voters remain opposed to President Rodrigo Duterte’s push to change the constitution and give more power to regional governments, according to a new poll.

Head of Indonesia's Golkar Party Wants to Be Jokowi's Deputy - Bloomberg

Head of Indonesia's Golkar Party Wants to Be Jokowi's Deputy - Bloomberg: The head of Indonesia’s second-biggest political party doesn’t just want a seat at the cabinet table, he wants to be at President Joko Widodo’s side.

Former CIA director Brennan urges Pompeo, Bolton, Kelly to resign following 'treasonous' Trump-Putin summit | TheHill

Former CIA director Brennan urges Pompeo, Bolton, Kelly to resign following 'treasonous' Trump-Putin summit | TheHill: Former CIA Director John Brennan on Monday called on members of President Trump's Cabinet to resign in protest following the president's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking how Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, nationa

If Trump is itching for a fight, Elizabeth Warren is happy to give it to him - The Washington Post

If Trump is itching for a fight, Elizabeth Warren is happy to give it to him - The Washington Post: The Massachusetts senator hones her pitch in a reelection campaign that could be a tuneup for a presidential run.

Declaring "We Are All Militant Again," Sanders and Teachers Rally Against Trump's "Hateful, Corporatist" Agenda

Declaring "We Are All Militant Again," Sanders and Teachers Rally Against Trump's "Hateful, Corporatist" Agenda: "Giving tax breaks to billionaires, spending unlimited sums on the military, and telling us we do not have enough money for education are not the priorities that the people of this country want to see."

Why the Supreme Court Should Have 27 Justices, Not 9 | Time

Why the Supreme Court Should Have 27 Justices, Not 9 | Time: The battle over court packing isn't about partisan politics. Here's why this lawyer thinks 27 justices, or more, is the right direction

7 Texas Republicans in Congress were outraised by their Democratic rivals | The Texas Tribune

7 Texas Republicans in Congress were outraised by their Democratic rivals | The Texas Tribune: Candidates for Congress recently filed their second-quarter fundraising reports. In some districts, Democratic candidates raised more than double what the Republican incumbents reported.

Trump-Putin Meeting: How Will Republicans React? - The Atlantic

Trump-Putin Meeting: How Will Republicans React? - The Atlantic: The GOP can either defend the United States or serve the damaged and defective man who is now its president.

Mariia Butina, Who Sought ‘Back Channel’ Meeting for Trump and Putin, Is Charged as Russian Agent - The New York Times

Mariia Butina, Who Sought ‘Back Channel’ Meeting for Trump and Putin, Is Charged as Russian Agent - The New York Times: Mariia Butina was accused of trying to broker secret relationships with American politicians so Russia could influence American policies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes pacifying line on Taiwan as hawks call for force | South China Morning Post

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes pacifying line on Taiwan as hawks call for force | South China Morning Post: Xi steers clear of harsh rhetoric in talks with former KMT chairman Lien Chan to appeal to the Taiwanese public, analysts say

Trump fist-bumped Turkish leader Erdogan, said he "does things the right way" - CBS News

Trump fist-bumped Turkish leader Erdogan, said he "does things the right way" - CBS News: Behind the scenes at contentious NATO meeting, encounters shed light on president's regard for allies and adversaries

Theresa May Rejects Idea of Second Brexit Referendum

Theresa May Rejects Idea of Second Brexit Referendum: Theresa May rejected the idea of a second Brexit referendum after Justine Greening advocated it in an article. May is struggling after Boris Johnson and David Davis quit her cabinet over her Brexit plan.