World Politics - Page 19

January 21, 2025

At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says

More than 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia over the weekend after the government failed to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.

January 21, 2025

Russia sounds off on Trump’s threat to retake the Panama Canal

Russia’s foreign ministry has called on Trump to reaffirm the current international agreement surrounding the Panama Canal and to leave it in control of the nation of Panama.

January 19, 2025

German ambassador warns Trump will 'undermine' democratic principles with 'maximum disruption' agenda: report

In a confidential briefing document, Germany's ambassador to the United States Andreas Michaelis warned that Donald Trump will "undermine" democratic principles.

January 17, 2025

Trump, China's Xi speak on phone ahead of inauguration

President-elect Trump said he had a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday that was "a very good one" for both countries, pledging cooperation on trade and fentanyl.

January 16, 2025

Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration

Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to have his passport temporarily restored in order to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

January 16, 2025

UK leader Starmer signs ‘100-year partnership’ agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv

As part of a European show of support, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

January 15, 2025

Mozambique's Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election

Following months of protests against his disputed election victory, Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's Frelimo party has been sworn in as president at a sparsely attended ceremony.

January 14, 2025

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested: report

Disgraced South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was reportedly arrested over insurrection charges stemming from last month's shocking martial law declaration.

January 11, 2025

Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry has denounced U.S. sanctions against Moscow's energy sector and said the country would carry on with large oil and gas projects.

January 9, 2025

Details of Venezuelan opposition leader's possible arrest remain unclear amid Maduro inauguration resistance

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's aides claim she was detained Thursday, despite denials by the country's socialist government.