Feb 19 Why Trump's remark about discussing Taiwan arms sales with China has raised concerns By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s comment that he is discussing potential arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping is raising concerns in Taipei as the island democracy relies on U.S. backing in the face of China’s territorial claims. Continue reading
Feb 19 5 things to know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest and release By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The brother of King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his close relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was released around 11 hours after he… Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Trump boasts he has 'very good record of endorsing' foreign leaders By Associated Press In one of many tangents, Trump used his speech at the Board of Peace meeting to reinforce his support for various foreign leaders who are facing or were recently facing a contested election in their country. Continue reading
Feb 19 Former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal arrested in nearly 400 years. Here's what to know By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Once a subject of media fascination for his love life, the man the tabloids dubbed “Randy Andy” became a regular source of headlines because of his money woes and links to questionable characters, including Epstein, the American financier and convicted… Continue reading
Feb 19 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The arrest of a brother of a monarch was an extraordinary development with no precedent in modern times that will no doubt put more pressure on the crown. Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Trump announces pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at first Board of Peace meeting By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members of the body have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package and that five countries have agreed to deploy troops to take… Continue reading
Feb 18 Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with U.S. in rare earths development By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 18 The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters’ emotions. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 5:08 U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A senior Trump administration official told PBS News that the U.S. will reduce the number of troops who have been fighting ISIS in Syria. The statement comes after a major shift in U.S. policy in the country. Meanwhile, Iran appears… Continue watching
Feb 18 The Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files has landed on the gilded wood and plush red benches of Britain’s House of Lords. Continue reading