US Senate blocks bid to halt some Israel military sales
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation that would have halted the sale of some U.S. weapons to Israel, which had been introduced out of concern about the…
Mexico’s new president pitches delicate balance on migration with Trump
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s new president outlined a delicate balancing act on Wednesday, stressing the need to work constructively with President-elect Donald Trump and his promise to deport millions of…
North Korea troops have joined Ukraine war battles as part of Russian units, Seoul says
North Korea has also shipped additional arms for the war in Ukraine, including self-propelled howitzers and multiple rocket launchers. Read More
Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, media says
LONDON – Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time, British media reported on Nov 20, after being given the green light from London. Read…
Nicaragua proposes reform to expand presidential powers
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform to expand presidential powers over other branches of government, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Read More
US cites new Russian tactics for decision to supply landmines to Ukraine
Russia is favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Read More
Congo opposition calls for protests against plans to reform constitution
KINSHASA – Opposition politicians in Democratic Republic of Congo called on Wednesday for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to revise the constitution. Read More
Spain’s deputy PM Ribera deflects blame over floods to climate change
MADRID – Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Teresa Ribera, who is vying for a top European Commission job, on Wednesday defended the state’s handling of last month’s deadly floods in Valencia…
Swiss church unveils ‘AI Jesus’ in art project that melds faith and data
Proponents say the “God in the Machine” initiative is meant to open discussions on AI as it relates to religion. Read More
‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on the Rust movie set in 2021. Read More