In Argentina, inflation data row kindles fears of political meddling
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 6 – Argentina’s inflation data has become a political flashpoint after the abrupt resignation this week of the head of the national statistics agency exposed tensions at…
Brazil signals new openness to Mercosur-China talks as Beijing seeks deeper ties
BRASILIA/MONTEVIDEO, Feb 6 – Brazil is considering pushing for a partial trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and China for the first time, senior Brazilian government officials said, in what…
Trump posts election conspiracy video with Obamas depicted as monkeys
It drew condemnation from prominent Democrats. Read More
Grieving parents protest at Swiss handling of autopsies for bar fire victims
PULLY, Switzerland, Feb 6 – As the parents of 17-year-old Trystan Pidoux, who died in the bar fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, prepared to bury their son,…
Iran, US to negotiate in Oman amid deep rifts and mounting war fears
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Feb 6 – Iran and the United States are set to hold high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but a dispute over the agenda, most…
Ukrainian shelling causes ‘serious damage’ in Russia’s Belgorod, governor says
Feb 6 – Nighttime shelling by Ukraine inflicted “serious damage” in the Russian city of Belgorod, near the border, the region’s governor said early on Friday. Read More
Usha Vance’s pregnancy becomes a talking point
Vice-President JD Vance’s family has become a potent national symbol of conservative family values. Read More
Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 – A January 6, 2021, rioter, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to a harassment charge after being accused of threatening to kill U.S.…
In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
The consulates will be attached to the French and Canadian embassies in Copenhagen. Read More
US steps up aid to Cuba while choking off fuel supply
WASHINGTON/HAVANA, Feb 5 – The U.S. will provide an extra $6 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, the top State Department aid official said on Thursday, even as Washington has…