The US and EU welcome the release of some Belarusian political prisoner

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The United States and the European Union have welcomed Belarus' release of some political prisoners, freed since the country’s authoritarian president this week promised to release seriously ill prisoners and those swept up during the 2020 mass protests against his rule....

Christopher Smith wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in New Jersey's 4th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christopher Smith wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in New Jersey's 4th Congressional District.

Foreign governments and activists criticize Hong Kong security law verdicts. China defends them

HONG KONG (AP) — The conviction of 14 pro-democracy activists Thursday in Hong Kong drew condemnation from human rights groups and expressions of concern from foreign governments. China, which authored the 2020 national security law used to prosecute the activists, backed Hong Kong...