Accusations of improperly using government resources have trailed the secretary of state, but President Trump’s move to fire the State Department inspector general has handed Democrats a new weapon.
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5 Takeaways on U.S. Involvement in the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
Thousands of civilians have died in Yemen, and American-made bombs sold to the Saudis have played a key role as the White House has sought to boost the arms industry.
Raytheon Finds Ally in Trump Aide: Selling the Bombs Killing Civilians in Yemen
President Trump sees arms deals as jobs generators for firms like Raytheon, which has made billions in sales to the Saudi coalition. The Obama administration initially backed the Saudis too, but later regretted it as thousands died.
Modi’s Popularity Soars as India Weathers the Pandemic
Recent polls have the prime minister’s approval ratings topping 80 or 90 percent. But the economic devastation from the coronavirus has yet to be reckoned with.
From ‘Respect’ to ‘Sick and Twisted’: How Coronavirus Hit U.S.-China Ties
A sharp escalation of tensions over the handling of the pandemic has raised the specter of a new Cold War.
T.S.M.C. Is Set to Build a U.S. Chip Facility, a Win for Trump
The White House has called for building up U.S. manufacturing and criticized a tech supply chain centered in China.
W.T.O. Chief Quits Suddenly, Adding to Global Turmoil
Roberto Azevêdo, director-general of the World Trade Organization, has been a proponent of international cooperation, putting him at odds with the Trump administration.
Skadden Said to Have Paid $11 Million to Settle Ukraine Dispute
The law firm paid a former Ukrainian prime minister, Yulia V. Tymoshenko, and an associate to avert a suit over its role in a report justifying her imprisonment by a political rival.
Sister Fights to Free Uighur Businessman Held in China After U.S. Trip
Ekpar Asat came to the United States for the State Department’s most prestigious program for foreign citizens. Chinese security officers detained him weeks after he returned home.
Top U.K. Scientist Resigns Over Coronavirus Distancing Violation
French doctors found that a patient had the virus on Dec. 27, suggesting that it was circulating long before containment efforts began. A major Philippine broadcaster critical of Duterte has been forced off the air.