Nauru has taken steps to change its name to get rid of its colonial past.

The small Pacific island nation of Nauru will hold a referendum on the government’s decision to change its official name. The Nauruan parliament on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment to change the country’s name to New Zealand broadcaster “Naoro”. RNZ The government seeks to abandon what it sees as vestiges of the small nation’s colonial … Read more

Mass protests take place in Argentina against Miley’s university cuts

Huge crowds of protesters marched in cities across Argentina on Tuesday, including the capital Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza and Tucumán. Protesters called on the government of liberal President Xavier Miley to enforce university funding laws at the center of a long political standoff. In Buenos Aires, the march ended at the Plaza de Mayo, where … Read more

Brazil’s Lula launches anti-organized crime plan amid rising security pressure before elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed during his meeting last week with US President Donald Trump. Source link

Thailand cancels Cambodia naval deal amid deteriorating ties

Thailand has formally terminated a 2001 agreement with Cambodia, which was intended to provide a bilateral framework to resolve overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, as well as help the countries jointly manage offshore resources. THIS AGREEMENT, KNOWN AS “MOU” [Memorandum of Understanding] 44,” has largely failed to deliver results since its signing, … Read more