US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report

The report, issued on Tuesday by HIV charity amfAR, found that the cuts in funding by the administration of US President Donald Trump for PE…

JUL 22 · Americas

Joseph Aoun in Washington: Bilal Saab firmly believes 'this meeting couldn't have gone any better'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Bilal Saab, Senior Managing Director of the Trends Research Group and a close friend of Lebanese Presi…

JUL 22 · Americas

Proposal to End EEOC Racial and Gender Data Collection Sparks Debate

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has advanced a controversial proposal to terminate the longstanding mandate requiring emp…

JUL 22 · Americas

Federal Injunction Halts Trump Administration's Immigration Policy Shift

A United States federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the administration of President Donald Trump, preventing the immedia…

JUL 22 · Americas

US Court Reinstates Deportation Case Against Activist Mahdawi

The United States Court of Appeals has reversed a previous decision, effectively reinstating the deportation proceedings against Columbia Un…

JUL 22 · Americas

Gates Foundation Cleared of Criminal Ties with Epstein

The Gates Foundation has been exonerated of any alleged criminal associations with Jeffrey Epstein, as revealed by an independent inquiry. C…

JUL 22 · Americas

HRW Reports Civilian Abuses in US-Ecuador Anti-Crime Operations

A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report has revealed significant civilian abuses during joint US-Ecuador military campaigns aimed at organized cri…

JUL 22 · Americas

Critical Arizona Primaries Signal National Shifts

Voters in Arizona are poised to cast their ballots in pivotal primary elections, outcomes of which could significantly influence the politic…

JUL 22 · Americas

Guyana Ferry Tragedy Unveils Structural Flaws and Crew Negligence

The maritime disaster off the coast of Guyana has resulted in the recovery of 27 bodies, as officials intensify scrutiny on the ferry's crew…

JUL 22 · Americas

US Initiates 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Amid Discrimination Allegations

The United States, under the directive of President Trump, is set to impose a 50 percent tariff on a multitude of Canadian imports, citing d…

JUL 22 · Americas

US Imposes New 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

The United States has announced the imposition of a significant 50% tariff on select Canadian imports, a move driven by perceived discrimina…

JUL 22 · Americas

Ortega Declares End to Electoral Process in Nicaragua

In a robust proclamation, President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua has announced the cessation of electoral processes in the country, signaling …

JUL 22 · Americas

Trump Shields Netanyahu: Rejects NYC Arrest Threat

US President Donald Trump has dismissed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war c…

JUL 22 · Americas

Judicial Halt on Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Amid Antitrust Allegations

A U.S. District Court has issued a temporary hold on the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, as 12 states …

JUL 22 · Americas

Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada Sentenced to Life in U.S.

In a landmark sentencing, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a key figure of Mexico's infamous Sinaloa Cartel, received a life imprisonment sentence …

JUL 22 · Americas

Petro's Farewell Spurs Colombian Power Tensions

The outgoing President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, is poised to deliver a pivotal farewell address amidst escalating tensions concerning the…

JUL 22 · Americas

Houston Unrest Intensifies After ICE Fatal Shooting

The recent ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo has sparked significant protests in Houston, Texas. Hundreds of demonstrators have taken t…

JUL 22 · Americas

US Vice President Welcomes Fourth Child Amid Decline in Birth Rates

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha, has announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, at Walter Reed Nationa…

JUL 22 · Americas

Twin Earthquakes in Peru Result in Casualties and Structural Damage

A sequence of earthquakes impacted Peru's Junin region, leaving at least five individuals dead and injuring 21 others. The Peruvian National…

JUL 22 · Americas

Central Peru Struck by 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Central Peru, impacting the region with significant tremors felt across various provinces. The seismic…

JUL 22 · Americas

Guyana Ferry Disaster: Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Crisis

A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized near Iron Punt, Guyana, triggering an immediate and intense rescue operation. The MV Barim…

JUL 22 · Americas

Cuban Artist Otero Alcantara Arrives in US, Exile Confirmed

The arrival of Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a prominent Cuban artist and vocal opponent of the Cuban government, in the United States marks …

JUL 19 · Americas

Trump Alleges China in Historic Election Data Breach

Former President Donald Trump has re-emerged in the political landscape, reiterating his claims regarding the integrity of US elections. In …

JUL 19 · Americas

US Military Initiates Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30

The United States Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, has announced the launch of an annual testosterone screening program …

JUL 16 · Americas

Publishers File Legal Action Against Google’s AI Use

Major book publishers have initiated a legal challenge against Google, contending that the technology company has unlawfully utilized copyri…

JUL 15 · Americas

Fatal ICE Operation Claims Unintended Victim in Maine

A Colombian man, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, 26, was identified as the individual fatally shot during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I…

JUL 15 · Americas

ICE Halts Traffic Stops Nationwide Post-Maine Shooting

In an abrupt policy shift, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has suspended traffic stops aimed at detaining immigrants…

JUL 15 · Americas

Cuba Endures Third Power Grid Collapse in 10 Days Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba's beleaguered national power grid has suffered another collapse, resulting in the third island-wide blackout within a mere ten days, af…

JUL 14 · Americas

Mexico Pursues Legal Action Over Deaths in US Immigration Custody

Mexico has initiated legal proceedings in the United States concerning the deaths of its citizens while held in immigration detention or dur…

JUL 14 · Americas

Fatal ICE Incident in Maine Provokes Public Outcry

An altercation involving United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents resulted in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colo…

JUL 14 · Americas