Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt
A big challenge for Colombia's next president will be how to reduce country's debt without sacrificing social gains.
Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers
President Bernardo Arevalo's government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.
Defiant Lebanese families refuse to leave Tyre after homes bombed
Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre saw their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs just hours after they were ordered evac
US says Iran launched ‘egregious ceasefire violation,’ testing fragile truce – Politico
- US says Iran launched ‘egregious ceasefire violation,’ testing fragile truce Politico
- Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months CNBC
- US: Iran’s air base attack an ‘egregious’ ceasefire violation The Telegraph
- Kuwait appears to come under Iranian attack hours after US targeted Islamic Republic The Times of Israel
- Statement from CENTCOM on Recent Iranian Aggression > U.S. Central Command > Press Release View centcom.mil
US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order
Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.
Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout – The New York Times
- Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout The New York Times
- No Way to Make a Deal The Atlantic
- Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure Reuters
- Trump: ‘I don’t care about the midterms’ The Hill
- Donald Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet BBC
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.
Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave
European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.
Demands grow for closure of US detention centre over inhumane conditions
A group of US lawmakers are joining protesters in demanding a controversial immigration detention centre be shut down.
Office of Public Affairs | Dual Iranian-Iraqi National Indicted for Providing Material Support to Terrorist Organizations – Department of Justice (.gov)
- Office of Public Affairs | Dual Iranian-Iraqi National Indicted for Providing Material Support to Terrorist Organizations Department of Justice (.gov)
- Dual Iranian-Iraqi National Indicted For Providing Material Support To Terrorist Organizations Department of Justice (.gov)
- Iraqi militia head charged for plotting attacks on Jewish targets in Europe and US The Times of Israel
- Iranian, Iraqi national indicted for terrorism against Jewish targets The Jerusalem Post
- Iran-backed terror suspect accused by US of role in London synagogue petrol bombing and embassy drone plot lbc.co.uk
Missing Toronto Jewish 14-year-old found – The Jerusalem Post
- Missing Toronto Jewish 14-year-old found The Jerusalem Post
- Investigation into almost 2-week disappearance of Toronto teen continues Global News
- Missing teen girl found safe in a Toronto home, police say CBC
- Toronto Jewish girl located after nearly 2-week disappearance The Times of Israel
- Police say investigation into disappearance of 14-year-old girl is continuing but no charges laid CP24
Guatemala requests US military cooperation against drug trafficking
Central American country says its president spoke with Pete Hegseth to confirm terms of cooperation
Guatemala has requested US military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug trafficking, the country’s president, Bernardo Arévalo, said on Thursday.
The joint plans stopped short of US military operations on Guatemalan soil and fall within existing bilateral agreements, the government noted.
Continue reading...EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
European Union says sanctioned individuals and groups have violated the rights of Palestinians.
Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce – The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce The Times of Israel
- Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza? Al Jazeera
- Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas The New York Times
- Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal The Guardian
- Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation Reuters
Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce – The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce The Times of Israel
- Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza? Al Jazeera
- Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas The New York Times
- Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal The Guardian
- Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation Reuters
After Two-Week Search, Missing Toronto Teen Found Safe – Anash.org
- After Two-Week Search, Missing Toronto Teen Found Safe Anash.org
- Missing teen girl found safe in a Toronto home, police say CBC
- Missing Toronto teenager Esther found safe, police confirm Global News
- Missing Toronto Jewish 14-year-old found The Jerusalem Post
- Michael Higgins: CBC couldn't imagine antisemitism was behind torn posters of missing girl National Post
Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates
The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.
Workers, Students, and Indigenous Movements Shut Down Bolivia in Popular Rebellion – Truthout
- Workers, Students, and Indigenous Movements Shut Down Bolivia in Popular Rebellion Truthout
- Bolivian president warns country at 'breaking point' amid protests BBC
- Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest Reuters
- Bolivia’s Crisis Is About More Than Evo Morales Americas Quarterly
- 5 things to know about the protests challenging Bolivia’s new president AP News
Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’
Swiss authorities arrest suspect who had come to authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.