Archives for March 2023

One startup lists as its address a small home in a working-class district in Venezuela's capital whose owner has never heard of the firm. Another is a Hong Kong-based shell company created in 2020. Yet another belongs to a Spanish commodities trader indicted in the U.S. for allegedly helping Russian oligarchs launder ill-gotten profits. … [Read more...] about Shadowy brokers walk off with billions in Venezuelan oil

As Taiwan's diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island's remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America. … [Read more...] about Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be charged with a crime, the culmination of a political rise defined by unprecedented scandal. … [Read more...] about Trump’s indictment in New York: Here’s what to know

More than 60 members of a Chinese Christian church have been detained in Thailand, supporters said Friday, raising fears they may be returned to their home country, where they face possible persecution. … [Read more...] about Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand

Finland received the green light to join NATO when Turkey ratified the Nordic country's membership late Thursday, becoming the last country in the 30-member Western military alliance to sign off. … [Read more...] about Finland’s NATO membership: What’s next?