How an obscure banker slipped into Brazil’s political inner circle, triggering a scandal
BRASILIA, March 13 – For years Daniel Vorcaro was best known in Brazil’s financial world as the head of Banco Master, a bank whose breakneck expansion left some analysts puzzled.…
Cuban president, under pressure from economic crisis and from Trump, to address media
HAVANA, March 13 – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is scheduled to address Cuban media on Friday in a rare appearance that comes amid a severe economic crisis and as the…
Iran Guards vow ‘stronger’ response than in January if new protests erupt
US President Donald Trump has called for Iranians to rise up and overthrow their government. Read More
South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem
The success of its models has been a ray of positivity in the country mired by conflict and poverty. Read More
US wants to ‘divide Europe’, EU’s Kallas tells FT
March 13 – European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the U.S. wants to “divide Europe” and doesn’t “like the European Union” in an interview published by the Financial…
With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome
WASHINGTON, March 13 – A complex tug-of-war inside the White House is driving U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting public statements on the course of the Iran war, as aides debate…
Trump says he thinks Iran’s new supreme leader is alive but ‘damaged’
An Iranian official said on March 11 that Mr Khamenei was lightly injured but was continuing to operate. Read More
US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
US said it was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. Read More
US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
US said it was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. Read More
Cuba to release 51 prisoners under agreement with the Vatican
HAVANA, March 12 – Cuba will release 51 prisoners in the coming days under an agreement with the Vatican, Cuba’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Read More