Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was officially welcomed at the Perdana Putra Complex in Malaysia, marking the beginning of his visit to the country. During his stay, Lula will attend the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits as a Guest of the Chair, alongside Prime Minister Datuk Seri
Accidents
Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, has been living in a 30-room lodge in Windsor Great Park for free, sparking controversy over his rent-free life and lavish spending. The palace has faced mounting questions about how Andrew, who is also known as the Duke of York, is
Elections
The election of Catherine Connolly, supported by Sinn Fein and left-wing parties, has effectively been confirmed as she is set to end up with about twice as many votes as her rival, Heather Humphreys. Ms. Humphreys, who was gracious in defeat, expressed her support for Ms. Connolly and acknowledged the
Drug traffic
The United States has taken a hard stance against the Colombian government by imposing sanctions on President Gustavo Francisco and several of his close associates, including his wife and son, for allegedly facilitating the global illicit drug trade. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the Department of the
Presidents (Government)
The United States has announced the imposition of sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, his son, and the Colombian Minister of the Interior. The sanctions are in response to the Colombian president's alleged refusal to combat drug trafficking. This move has escalated a growing dispute between
International cooperation
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo have reaffirmed the warm and longstanding relations between Zambia and Mozambique, emphasizing the need for deeper cooperation beyond politics. Hichilema highlighted the interdependence of the two nations, sharing natural resources such as rivers and enjoying strong people-to-people ties. The Zambian
Presidents (Government)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for the newly elected President of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, and extended warm congratulations to him on X. Modi looked forward to deepening the partnership between India and Bolivia, citing their mutually beneficial cooperation and commitment to shared progress and prosperity. This marks
Bolivia
Voters in Bolivia were drawn to Rodrigo Paz, a right-leaning centrist and son of a former president, in a presidential runoff that ended two decades of leftist rule. Paz, 58, faced off against Jorge Tuto Quiroga, a conservative former president, in a campaign dominated by economic concerns. Voters were frustrated
Presidents (Government)
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy started serving a five-year jail sentence on Tuesday, becoming the first former head of an EU state to be jailed. Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy, having accepted millions of euros in illegal payments from Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 election
International cooperation
Iraqi President Nechirvan Barzani and Iraqi military officials stressed the importance of continued support from the international coalition in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to combat terrorism threats. A meeting between Barzani and the Iraqi Army Chief of Staff, General Abdulamir Yarallah, and other military officials highlighted the need for
Presidents (Government)
French former president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to become the first head of state in the history of the Fifth Republic to serve time in jail. He was found guilty of conspiring to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Muammar Gaddafi and was sentenced to five years in
Petro, Gustavo
President Donald Trump has attacked Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to stop drug production and trafficking in the country. Trump, in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, threatened to cut US funding to Colombia, calling Petro "an illegal drug dealer" who is
