Floods
Torrential rains and flooding have ravaged parts of Mexico, killing at least 64 people and leaving 65 others unaccounted for. The disaster has been described as "beyond forecasts," with nearly 100,000 homes damaged or destroyed. Entire communities have been cut off, and emergency teams are working to
Presidents (Government)
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has officially been informed of his five-year prison sentence, with immediate enforcement, for his involvement in a criminal conspiracy connected to alleged campaign finances from late Libyan dictator Moamer Gaddafi. This decision comes after Sarkozy's sentencing at the end of September, where he
Presidents (Government)
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament in a bid to restore order and pave the way for new elections, amidst weeks of Gen Z protests demanding his resignation and widespread defections in the army. The move escalated a standoff with youth-led protesters and the
Floods
Torrential rains and flooding have ravaged parts of Mexico, killing at least 64 people and leaving 65 others unaccounted for. The disaster has been described as "beyond forecasts," with nearly 100,000 homes damaged or destroyed. Entire communities have been cut off, and emergency teams are working to
Presidents (Government)
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has been forced to flee the country due to violent protests that erupted weeks ago against him and his government. The president revealed in a speech broadcast on social media that he was moved to a safe location for his own safety. The protests,
Maduro, Nicolás
A months-long negotiation between the Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, and the Trump administration came to an end with a significant concession from Maduro: offering the US a dominant stake in Venezuela's oil and mineral wealth. Despite the offer, the Trump administration chose to reject the
Presidents (Government)
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to start serving his five-year prison sentence on October 21 for his conviction in the alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy was notified of the conditions of his incarceration by the National Financial Prosecutor's Office, with details regarding
Presidents (Government)
China has accused the United States of "double standards" on Sunday, following President Donald Trump's threat to impose additional 100 percent tariffs on the world's second-largest economy. The tensions have escalated as Beijing has announced new controls on the export of technologies used for
United Nations. General Assembly
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian downplayed the impact of the reimposition of global sanctions on the country's nuclear program, stating it is "not like the sky is falling." Despite this, Iran immediately reacted by recalling its ambassadors to Britain, France, and Germany for consultations. The UN sanctions,
United Nations. General Assembly
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sparked a diplomatic row with the United States, with the US saying it will revoke his visa after he called for a global armed force to liberate Palestinians and urged US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump'
United Nations. General Assembly
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been at the center of a diplomatic row after making provocative comments at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York. Speaking to a crowd of protesters outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, Petro urged the creation of a global armed force to liberate Palestinians and directed
Presidents (Government)
The conviction of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has sparked widespread controversy, with many questioning the fairness of the ruling and the implications for French politics. However, a closer examination of the context and historical precedent shows that this verdict is a significant milestone in the evolution of France'
