Archives for March 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged several celebrities and an investor with being involved in a cryptocurrency scam. … [Read more...] about SEC charges eight celebrities in cryptocurrency scam

Nearly a decade after he led a military takeover of the government, authoritarian Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is hoping his double-edged new promise to voters -- "No coup again" -- will win him another term in office in this longtime U.S. Southeast Asian ally. … [Read more...] about Looming Thai presidential vote could signal end of an era

There are about 175 Americans still in Afghanistan, and some of them are being held captive by the Taliban, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Congress on Thursday. … [Read more...] about 175 Americans are still in Afghanistan, some held by the Taliban

Even an armored invasion on their doorstep has not spurred most European nations to cough up sufficient money for their own defense. … [Read more...] about Despite Ukraine war, NATO members falling short on defense pledge

Former President Donald Trump has a busy schedule coming up. He has his first big "Make America Great Again" rally of the year on Saturday in Waco, Texas -- an event that many observers consider his official entry into the 2024 presidential race. The rally promises to uphold the Trump tradition of attracting big crowds who arrive early. … [Read more...] about Campaign-style Waco rally kicks off busy schedule for Trump