North Korea’s Kim satisfied with talks ahead of second Trump summit: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spoke highly of U.S. President Donald Trump, state media said on Thursday, and expressed satisfaction over the results of talks between officials from both countries about a second summit between Kim and Trump.
Factbox: Guaido vs. Maduro: Who is backing Venezuela’s two presidents
Opposition leader Juan Guaido on Wednesday swore himself in as Venezuela’s rightful commander-in-chief in direct challenge to President Nicolas Maduro, who faces growing international criticism for undermining democracy.
Maduro isolated as Latin American nations back Venezuela opposition leader
Most Latin American nations recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president on Wednesday, leaving Nicolas Maduro ever more isolated as he faces unrest at home and threats from the United States.
U.S. weighs oil sanctions on Venezuela as it steps up pressure
The Trump administration ratcheted up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, signaling potential new sanctions against the country’s vital oil sector as it recognized Venezuela’s opposition leader as interim president.
Iraq parliament approves budget ending weeks of deadlock
Iraq’s parliament approved the 2019 budget early on Thursday after an hours-long vote, ending weeks of deadlock over allocations to different provinces and privatization of state projects.
U.S.-backed forces about to end Islamic State’s last enclave in Syria
U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces are on the verge of eliminating Islamic State militants’ last remaining enclave in Syria near the border with Iraq after a four-month devastating bombing campaign that has left hundreds of civilian casualties, residents …
Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks central bank autonomy in 100 days: aide
Brazil’s new right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro will work to establish the formal independence of the country’s central bank in his first 100 days in office, his chief of staff Onyx Lorenzoni said on Wednesday.
Most members of Lima Group regional bloc back Venezuela’s Guaido
Most members of the Lima Group regional bloc of the Americas, which is pushing for democratic reforms in Venezuela, said on Wednesday they supported opposition leader Juan Guaido after he declared himself interim president.
Saudi businessman, two consultants released from detention: sources
Saudi businessman Amr Dabbagh and two management consultants have been released more than a year ago after their detention in a corruption crackdown which has shaken investor confidence in the world’s top oil exporter, seven sources said on Wednesday.
Brazil prosecutor warns Bolsonaro government on indigenous land rights
Brazil’s top prosecutor on Wednesday called for right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government to respect the land rights of 900,000 indigenous citizens, which have been threatened by a wave of land invasions since he took office.
