US accuses Russia of intimidation after ex-consulate worker charged with spying
August 29, 2023 7:50 AM The Russian was accused of collecting information on the war in Ukraine and other issues for Washington. Read More
Jailed American Paul Whelan seen in rare video at Russian penal colony
August 29, 2023 7:40 AM The former marine was jailed on espionage charges that the US says are bogus. Read More
CAF offers US$600 million in counter-guarantees for Brazilian exports to Argentina – ministers
August 29, 2023 7:24 AM Latin America development bank CAF has offered $600 million in assistance to counter-guarantee payments for Brazilian exports to Argentina to secure trade flows, ministers from…
Haiti pastor stands by decision to protest after gang opened fire
August 29, 2023 6:30 AM PORT-AU- The evangelical minister who organized a march of largely unarmed demonstrators against a heavily armed gang controlling a suburb of the Haitian capital stood…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 29
August 29, 2023 6:04 AM Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Bali Sea, Indonesia: EMSC A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Bali Sea region of Indonesia on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre…
Egyptian opposition coalition criticises Sisi, weighs electoral challenge
August 29, 2023 5:00 AM A group of Egyptian politicians fired rare, pointed critiques at Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and said they were considering challenging him in upcoming elections,…
Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Bali Sea, Indonesia –EMSC
August 29, 2023 4:18 AM A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Bali Sea region of Indonesia on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Read More
Chile heavy rains likely caused over $1 billion in agriculture losses
August 29, 2023 3:36 AM Heavy rains in Chile’s central south farming region last week may have caused at least $1 billion in losses, according to estimates by authorities and…
El Salvador’s Bukele shows strong lead for 2024 vote -opinion poll
August 29, 2023 3:30 AM El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele could comfortably win the 2024 elections with 68.4% of the votes, according to an opinion poll released on Monday, despite…
South Africa and US note observer concerns on Zimbabwe elections
August 29, 2023 3:12 AM South Africa and the U.S. separately on Monday noted observers’ concerns with last week’s presidential and parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe and called for peace, after…