It’s time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK’s Lammy
LONDON – Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Tuesday, hardening Britain’s position on how the West should use bonds…
US expands visa restrictions on Cubans tied to labour export programme
WASHINGTON – The United States has expanded an existing visa restriction policy to target Cuban officials believed to be tied to a labor program that sends Cuban workers overseas, particularly…
Trump wants controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built
Joe Biden revoked a key permit needed for a US stretch of the crude oil project, and the company involved says it has since moved on. Read More
Mother reunites with American daughter taken as baby during Chile’s dictatorship
SAN ANTONIO, Chile – “I knew she’d find me,” Edita Bizama, 64, said from her home in the Chilean port city of San Antonio after finally reuniting with the daughter…
Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive
JERUSALEM/DOHA – Israel is considering an extension of the 42-day truce in Gaza as it seeks to bring home the remaining 63 hostages, while putting off agreement on the future…
Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down – media
ZURICH – The head of Switzerland’s armed forces and the chief of the neutral country’s intelligence services have both resigned their jobs, Swiss media reported on Tuesday. Read More
Anguish as Israelis see Palestinians who killed their loved ones freed
Hamas has released 25 living hostages in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinian prisoners. Read More
Debt crisis hits new highs in developing nations, relief deal needed, says UN
CAPE TOWN – The debt crisis facing the world’s poorest economies is reaching new highs and debt servicing is eating up a growing share of revenues at the expense of…
After setback, Musk presses forward with federal worker threats
WASHINGTON – A defiant threat by Elon Musk warning that federal employees will be given “a second chance” to respond to his email asking them to justify their jobs or…
National dialogue a ‘historic opportunity’ for Syria, interim president says
DAMASCUS – Syria’s interim president said on Tuesday his country had a “historic opportunity” to rebuild, addressing a national dialogue summit billed by Syria’s Islamist rulers as a key milestone…