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Geneva- The number of people fleeing gang violence in Haiti has tripled last year to more than one million, the United Nations said Tuesday. The UN’s International Organization for Migration said its latest data showed that 1,041,000 people, many of whom have been displaced multiple times, are struggling amid a growing humanitarian crisis. “In December…
La Paz, Bolivia – Hundreds of Bolivian farmers and workers supporting former President Evo Morales continued their march on La Paz for the third consecutive day on Sunday to protest against the country’s ongoing economic crisis. “This is just a struggle, a peaceful march, we are talking about people who are dying of hunger,” said…
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as Venezuela’s leader for a new six-year term on Friday morning. As soon as Maduro was sworn in, the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions against officials and others in his government. Later on Friday the opposition described it as a…
Washington— US President-elect Donald Trump held an omnibus press conference at his Florida estate on Tuesday, where he outlined his stances on key foreign policy issues as he prepares to take office in two weeks. He strongly called for the release of hostages held in Israel more than a year ago by the terrorist group…
Sao Paulo – Indonesia has been accepted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, Brazil, the group’s chair country, announced on Monday. Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by BRICS leaders in August 2023, according to Brazil’s Foreign Ministry, which holds the presidency of the group for 2025. However, the world’s fourth most…
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who claims victory in last year’s presidential election against incumbent Nicolas Maduro, met US President Joe Biden on Monday. After the White House meeting, Gonzalez said he had a “long, productive and cordial conversation” with Biden. “Of course, we thanked the United States government for the support it has given…
toronto- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing increasing demands for resignation, may announce his political future this week. Trudeau – who has become deeply unpopular on a number of issues, including the rising costs of food and housing – has maintained public silence in recent weeks, despite mounting pressure to step down following the sudden…
Jerusalem Israel has helped a former soldier leave Brazil after a group that accuses Israelis of war crimes in the Gaza Strip launched legal action against him based on the soldier’s social media posts. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it had helped the former soldier safely leave Brazil on a commercial flight after what…
The trade agreement between China and Nicaragua completed its first year on Wednesday. Despite its implementation, the US remains in first place in export and import operations with the Central American country. Click here for the full story in Spanish. Source link
Wellington, New Zealand – After a year of ongoing conflict and political instability, cities around the world are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions. South Pacific countries will be the first to welcome 2025, with midnight in New Zealand being 18 hours before the ball drops in…
