Putin signs decree setting Russian State Duma elections for September 20.

Canada abolishes human rights watchdog overseeing corporate conduct abroad, in a move that removes oversight of Canadian companies' operations in foreign jurisdictions.

Canada eliminates human rights watchdog that oversees companies operating abroad.

Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts budget

TaiwanLai Ching-te said he will not give up on increasing defense spending after parliament approved cuts to the budget.

Turkey expands crackdown on opposition to target comedians, musicians, influencers and business executives, Bloomberg reports.

Turkey's crackdown on the main opposition party is expanding to comedians, musicians, social media influencers and business executives.

US labor board rejects Whole Foods' challenge to Philadelphia union vote, setting stage for legal fight over Amazon grocery chain's bargaining obligations

The US National Labor Relations Board ruled against Whole Foods' objections to a unionization vote at a Philadelphia store, potentially leading to a lengthy legal battle over whether the Amazon-owned grocery chain must bargain with workers.