Blinken meets Guatemalan President-elect Arevalo, supports ‘peaceful’ transition
October 03, 2023 4:58 AM U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a virtual meeting with Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arevalo on Monday, following Washington concerns that Guatemalan authorities have been…
Zimbabwe searches for mine survivors as relatives lose hope
October 03, 2023 4:38 AM CHEGUTU, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean authorities were still searching on Monday for survivors trapped underground when a disused gold mine collapsed last week, as some relatives…
Explainer-Why did the UN vote to send an international force to Haiti?
October 03, 2023 4:28 AM The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted to authorize a security mission to Haiti to help the Caribbean country fight heavily armed gangs that…
UN authorises Haiti security mission to fight gangs
October 03, 2023 4:18 AM Haitians are wary of an armed UN presence. Read More
Golden Globes expands to 300 members, highlighting diversity gains
October 03, 2023 4:08 AM Following two years of criticism for its lack of diverse membership, the Golden Globes on Monday announced that it’s added new members, becoming one of…
US Congress debates Ukraine aid as Pentagon warns money running low
October 03, 2023 4:03 AM A last-ditch weekend spending agreement avoided a U.S. government shutdown but left pro-Ukraine officials in Washington scrambling on Monday to determine the best path forward…
Kyiv official urges more cost effective weapons for countering Russia drones
October 03, 2023 3:48 AM A senior Ukrainian official called on Monday for a reassessment of Western anti-aircraft systems being supplied to Ukraine, saying simpler and cheaper weapons could be…
Egyptian president Sisi confirms candidacy in December presidential election
October 03, 2023 2:31 AM Sisi is a former army chief who has been president since 2014. Read More
EU pledges lasting support at ‘historic’ Kyiv meeting
October 03, 2023 2:26 AM The EU’s 27 members have remained broadly united through the war on their support for Ukraine. Read More
Venezuela opposition sticks to primary election date after delay request
October 03, 2023 2:23 AM Venezuela’s opposition elections commission on Monday said it would move forward with its Oct. 22 date to elect a candidate to stand against the ruling…