Trump wants to meet anonymous whistleblower and threatens consequences
US President Donald Trump has threatened whistleblowers in the affair for possible abuse of power "big consequences". In a series of tweets, the Republican wrote on Sunday evening (local time) that he wanted to face the anonymous whistleblower, who had launched a scandal that could lead to impeachment of Trump.
State crisis in Peru: Parliament has suspended President Martin Vizcarra
In Peru, a power struggle between President Martín Vizcarra and the conservative-dominated parliament has escalated. Vizcarra first dissolved Congress on Monday and announced new elections. Parliament then decided to suspend the President. The parliamentarians appointed Vice President Mercedes Aráoz as Transitional President.
Trump asked Australia for help with Mueller investigations
US President Donald Trump has urged Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a telephone conversation to help with the investigation by Special Investigator Robert Mueller, according to a media report. An Australian government spokesman confirmed on Tuesday a corresponding phone call between the two politicians. Morrison has agreed to help with investigations.
