WASHINGTON — Standing beneath the bright lights of the White House on the evening of the 17th, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an 18-minute nationally televised address aimed squarely at American voters uneasy about the economy. With midterm elections looming next year and inflation still weighing on household budgets, Trump cast himself as the architect of a dramatic turnaround — and his predecessor as the source of the nation’s troubles. “I inherited a country in chao

The passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the next fiscal year by the U.S. Congress on Dec. 17, which includes provisions limiting any reduction in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), is widely seen as an effort to underscore Washington’s view of South Korea as a top-tier ally. Once formally enacted with President Donald Trump’s signature, the NDAA will prohibit the U.S. government from using congressionally approved defense funds to reduce the number of U.S. tro

A Hong Kong court on Monday found jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty under the city’s sweeping national security law, a verdict that could see the outspoken critic of Beijing spend the rest of his life behind bars. Lai, 78, the founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily, has been held for more than 1,800 days despite sustained international pressure for his release. The High Court said sentencing will be announced as soon as possible, with final arguments expected in January.