June 14, 2023

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, June 14th. *) Former US President Trump lashes out after federal indictment Former US president Donald Trump has lashed out at federal prosecutors following his indictment for allegedly mishandling top government secrets. Trump pleaded "not guilty" on Tuesday to over a dozen criminal felony charges filed before a federal court in Florida. Trump says the charges against him are a form of "election interference”, while claiming that he was cheated in the 2020 presidential election. Trump is seeking the Republican nomination in a bid to return to the White House in the 2024 presidential election. *) Over 100 wedding guests drown in Nigeria boat disaster A wedding reception in Nigeria has turned into a tragedy after more than 100 guests drowned when their ferry sank in a river in Kwara State. A Kwara State police spokesperson said 103 people had died and 100 survived. Kwara State governor's office said the victims had been returning from a wedding in Niger State to Kwara's Patigi district when the accident happened. Most of those who drowned were family members who attended the wedding and partied late into the night, police said. *) Beijing offers 'Chinese wisdom' to restore Palestine's legitimate rights China has said it is willing to help broker talks between Palestine and Israel that have deteriorated to the lowest level in recent years. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Beijing on a three-day state visit in which he hopes to demonstrate that there is Chinese support for Palestine’s bid for an officially recognised state. Foreign Minister Qin (Chin) Gang says China attaches great importance to the Palestinian issue and will continue to support peace talks, while offering what he calls "Chinese wisdom" to resolve the ongoing diplomatic crisis. While in China, Abbas is also scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Palestinian cause and other regional issues. *) Saudi Arabia announces Sudan aid conference as fighting rag