CARACAS, Venezuela, Jan 3 – The United States carried out what it described as a large scale military strike against Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday, followed by an extraordinary announcement that President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. The operation, revealed by US President Donald Trump through social … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 – The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, a move that immediately fueled a sharp rise in global oil prices and reignited already strained relations between Washington and Caracas. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation on Wednesday and described the vessel as one of the largest … Read more
KYIV, Nov 22 – European and other Western governments are trying to carefully navigate a difficult diplomatic moment as they respond to a peace plan offered by the United States for ending the war in Ukraine. While many leaders say the proposal provides a starting point for negotiations, they also stress that substantial revisions are needed … Read more
BELEM, Brazil, Nov 9 – As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, the urgency surrounding climate change has never been greater. Scientists warn that the pace of global warming is accelerating, triggering devastating effects on ecosystems, sea levels, and human life. From coral reefs on the brink of collapse to rising sea levels and … Read more
HAVANA, Oct 29 – Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, becoming the most powerful storm ever recorded to hit Jamaica before roaring into eastern Cuba. With winds initially reaching 185 miles per hour, the storm battered Jamaica with unprecedented force, tearing through homes, uprooting trees, and flooding entire communities. Although later … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Oct 26 – Argentine President Javier Milei’s ruling coalition secured a commanding victory in the country’s midterm legislative elections, solidifying public backing for his sweeping libertarian reforms. The results give Milei a stronger hand to continue his ambitious economic overhaul, despite growing unease among citizens affected by deep austerity cuts. Milei’s administration, which … Read more
BRASILIA, Sept 11 – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being convicted by a panel of Supreme Court justices on Thursday. The ruling marked a historic moment in Brazil as Bolsonaro became the first former head of state to be found guilty of attempting a … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 – Kilmar Abrego, a 30-year-old migrant whose wrongful deportation previously made him a powerful symbol of aggressive U.S. immigration policies, is once again facing an uncertain and potentially dangerous future. After spending more than five months in detention, including time in a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador known for overcrowding and harsh treatment, … Read more
OTTAWA, July 30 – Canada has announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting in September. Prime Minister Mark Carney shared the decision on Wednesday, highlighting worsening conditions in Gaza as a driving force behind the move. With humanitarian aid restricted and famine spreading, pressure is … Read more
July 22 – A recent move by several Canadian provinces to halt the sale of U.S-made spirits in retail liquor stores has resulted in a steep decline in not only American alcohol imports but also in overall spirits sales across the country. The decision, sparked by trade tensions with the United States, has been met … Read more