The British government plans to release further documents concerning Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador. This follows the political turmoil sparked by Mr. Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, was dismissed in September over connections with Mr. Epstein, a...
Donald Trump extended a “welcome home” to Justo Betancourt, a Miami resident originally from Cuba, who spent several months detained in a federal immigration facility in the Florida Everglades, known as Alligator Alcatraz. In a TruthSocial post, Trump stated, “Welcome home to Justo Betancourt, whose Daughter, Arianne, fought very hard to free her father from...
In Congo, at least 282 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported, according to the Ministry of Health. The outbreak primarily affects the eastern Ituri province, which accounts for 264 cases. The Bundibugyo virus, a rare form of Ebola, is responsible for the outbreak and has no approved treatment or vaccine. Over 1,000 suspected cases have...
On Sunday, Colombia held its first round of presidential elections, where Abelardo de la Espriella emerged victorious as a pro-Donald Trump candidate. He will face Senator Iván Cepeda in a runoff scheduled for June 21. De la Espriella, not previously holding office, secured 44% of the vote, whereas Cepeda garnered just under 41%, according to...
The United States launched airstrikes against radar and drone facilities in Iran after Tehran downed an American drone over the weekend. Iran retaliated with its own strike, and Kuwait reported drone and missile fire as part of the escalating conflict. Despite ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire, tensions between Iran and the United States continue to...
An explosion in northeastern Myanmar’s Kaung Tup village resulted in many fatalities on Sunday. The incident, reported to be accidental, occurred in a warehouse storing explosives for mining and quarrying. This area is under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army. The explosion took place around noon, leaving large sections of the village devastated....
The French Navy intercepted an oil tanker named the Tagor on Sunday, which has been linked to violating international sanctions. French President Emmanuel Macron announced this operation on the social media platform X, highlighting the ship’s departure from Russia. This interception occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, with support from several partners, including the United Kingdom....
The United States reported on Sunday that it conducted ‘self-defense strikes’ against military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. This action followed a recent series of incidents between the two nations. Shortly afterward, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced that its forces had attacked a military base. The Guards claimed the base was responsible...
A spokeswoman for Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, criticized the actions of Beijing after a New York Times reporter was expelled from China. This move followed Mr. Lai’s video appearance at a Times DealBook summit in New York. The reporter, Vivian Wang, based in Beijing, was expelled in February. Wang was not part of the DealBook...
Colombian Election Heads to Runoff In the first round of Colombia’s presidential race on May 31, 2026, Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement led with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, an ally of the current President Gustavo Petro, secured 41%. With no candidate receiving an outright majority, a runoff...