Paraguay president-elect commits to ‘strengthen’ ties with Taiwan
Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, said on Friday that he would continue to strengthen his country’s “historic ties” with Taiwan following…
Politics
Venezuelan opposition party replaces Guaido as candidate
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular on Friday named a new candidate for a key presidential primary in…
DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida board to cancel Disney deals
By Joseph Ax and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill into law that gives…
Sudanese say warring factions ignore their plight as hardships grow
By Khalid Abdelaziz and Nafisa Eltahir PORT SUDAN, Sudan (Reuters) -Heavy gunfire echoed around Khartoum on Friday as civilians trapped…
U.S. moving ahead with $500 million in arms aid for Taiwan, source says
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to send $500 million worth of weapons aid…
King Charles and royals greet well-wishers ahead of coronation
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles greeted excited crowds gathering for his coronation before hosting a reception for world…
Russia’s Wagner threatens to leave Bakhmut, Ukraine says mercenaries reinforcing
By Felix Light and Caleb Davis (Reuters) -Russia’s main mercenary group announced plans on Friday to withdraw from the eastern…
Florida legislature approves bill allowing board to cancel Disney deals
(Reuters) – Florida’s Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will allow a tourism board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis…
US CDC chief Rochelle Walensky stepping down in June
By Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky,…
Biden says Republicans manufacturing a crisis over debt limit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden sharply criticized ‘MAGA’ Republicans for their refusal to vote in a higher federal debt…