Brazil announces new climate change pledge ahead of COP29 summit
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil announced details of its new climate change pledge late on Friday night that sets a target to lower the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2035,…
Ecuador government suspends vice president from office ahead of 2025 elections
QUITO – Ecuador’s Labor Ministry has temporarily suspended Vice President Veronica Abad from office just three months before next year’s elections in which President Daniel Noboa will seek another term.…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 10, 2024
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Nov 10, 2024. Read More
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says two members of its forces killed
Two members of the Saudi-led coalition forces were killed in an attack by a Yemeni defence ministry employee in Yemen’s Seiyun on Friday, the coalition’s spokesperson Turki al-Malki was quoted…
Ukraine says plans under way for a Zelensky-Trump meeting
It comes amid concerns over future US support, following Trump’s election to the White House. Read More
US, Mexico reach agreement on Rio Grande water deliveries amid drought, shortages
MEXICO CITY – An agreement aimed at ensuring more regular water from Mexico to the United States has been reached, both governments said on Saturday, following a long period of…
More than 20 killed as Israeli strikes pound towns in Lebanon, Lebanese officials say
BEIRUT – Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon over the last day have killed more than 20 people including several children, Lebanese authorities said on Saturday, after heavy Israeli bombardment pounded the…
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicentre
A diversity of matter decomposing under the mud produces a spectrum of smells. Read More
EU moves to reassure Ukraine of ‘unwavering support’ after Trump win
KYIV – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought to reassure Ukraine of Europe’s unwavering support on Saturday, days after Donald Trump’s election win cast uncertainty over its war effort.…
Gaza mourns children killed in Israeli strike as death toll rises
GAZA – A Gaza family sat weeping on Saturday over children killed by an Israeli strike as they were getting ready to play soccer, amid an intensified bombardment that Palestinian…