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...
A significant number of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters gathered near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday, May 31, 2026. They celebrated the club’s second Champions League title. Despite peaceful celebrations, France experienced violent clashes overnight, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police response amid celebrations Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez disclosed that 780 individuals were detained...
Brooklyn Rivera, a significant figure among the Miskito people in Nicaragua, passed away recently while in state custody. His death unfolded against a backdrop of government detentions aimed at curbing political dissidents and Indigenous leaders. Rivera, aged 73, died on Saturday, as reported by family members, activists, and local media. His demise occurred just days...
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has expressed alarm over attacks on nuclear sites, likening them to ‘playing with fire.’ This warning follows a reported drone strike at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, currently under Russian control. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that Rafael Grossi, its chief, expressed ‘serious concern’ about...
A video of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spread widely online, featuring his remark “Make America Great Again” during a speech in New York. This sparked the term “Maple MAGA” and drew mockery from social media users. However, Carney’s mention of the phrase was not an endorsement of Donald Trump or the MAGA movement....
Colombia’s outgoing president expressed doubts on Sunday regarding the national elections. Iván Cepeda, the candidate he supports, is set for a runoff against right-wing opponent Abelardo de la Espriella. Neither candidate secured over 50% of votes in the initial round. With over 99% of votes counted, de la Espriella, from Defensores de la Patria—a party...
Colombia’s presidential election moved to a runoff after a far-right candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, advanced. This development might indicate a further shift towards right-wing politics in Latin America. Preliminary results show that De La Espriella will face Iván Cepeda from the left-wing party of the outgoing president, Gustavo Petro. De La Espriella emerged late...
The U.S. military, under the Trump administration, seeks to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) while facing calls for caution. Senior officials highlight potential benefits and challenges of AI in warfare. AI in Military Operations Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, addressed the use of AI at a special forces conference...
FIFA’s officials for the World Cup aim to keep matches fluid by enforcing new rules to curb time-wasting, as announced by the governing body. These changes are crucial with the 48-team tournament approaching swiftly. Officials are also set to discipline players who cover their mouths during disagreements. A red card will be issued in these...