Arizona Republicans are turning to ballot measures to get some of their top priorities on the books. Controversial immigration and voter signature measures are set to appear before voters in November. The ballot measures could turbocharge turnout in a state already knee-deep in ideological battles. The GOP-controlled Arizona legislature voted to approve a ballot measure […]
By Liz Lee and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Wednesday upgraded its diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan and offered closer cooperation across a range of projects, including a Central Asia railway that would open up a new trade route as shippers shun an existing overland link via Russia. The two countries have elevated their ties […]
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is all but abandoning New Hampshire’s Republican presidential primary next week and instead is relocating staff and focusing on South Carolina, where he hopes to pressure rival Nikki Haley in her home state. The decision highlights the extent to which the DeSantis campaign is scrambling to reset after its big bet […]
By James Oliphant and Gram Slattery (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is all but abandoning New Hampshire’s Republican presidential primary next week and instead relocating staff and focusing on South Carolina, where he hopes to pressure rival Nikki Haley in her home state. DeSantis spent a huge proportion of his time and resources in Iowa, […]
The Financial Times has reported that the European Union is preparing a backup plan to provide Ukraine with €20 billion, bypassing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s objections. Source: FT; Radio Liberty Details: The proposed mechanism could be used if Orbán’s veto cannot be overridden at a summit scheduled for 1 February. This scheme will involve […]
European leaders have approved the opening of accession negotiations for Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel announced Thursday. The announcement comes at a critical time for Ukraine as its counteroffensive against Russia’s invasion stalled in recent weeks and $60 billion in aid from the U.S. is stuck in Congress. While accession talks are likely to […]
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting with human rights leaders at the State Department in Washington on Thursday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting with human rights leaders at the State Department in Washington on Thursday. Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — Going […]