Columbia University extends negotiations with student protesters2024-04-25
Columbia University, amidst an eighth day of tense demonstrations, said on Wednesday that it has extended negotiations with student activists regarding the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment.

Chile to recall ambassador from Venezuela for consultations2024-04-12
Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Thursday that he will recall his country's ambassador to Venezuela, Jaime Gazmuri, for consultations after Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil denied the existence of the transnational criminal group Tren de Aragua.

U.S. quietly signs off more bombs, fighter jets for Israel: U.S. media2024-03-31
The U.S. government has authorized the transfer of billions of U.S. dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, despite an increasing rift between the White House and Netanyahu's government over a potential ground operation by the Israeli military in Rafah, according to U.S. media.

Blinken reiterates U.S. opposition to Israeli invasion of Rafah2024-03-23
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a visit to Israel, reiterated Friday that the United States opposes a ground operation by the Israeli military in Rafah.

U.S. Justice Department sues Apple for alleged monopoly in smartphone markets2024-03-22
The U.S. Justice Department, along with 16 other state and district attorneys general, on Thursday filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly over smartphones.

U.S. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.5 pct amid continued inflation pressures2024-03-21
U.S. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.5 pct amid continued inflation pressures

Canada announces 15 participants in NATO defence innovation hub2024-03-16
The Canadian federal government on Friday announced 15 participants in NATO's new defence innovation hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Top Democrat in U.S. House urges passage of Ukraine aid bill by end of next week2024-03-14
The top Democratic lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the chamber's GOP members to pass a foreign aid package containing funding for Ukraine by the end of next week and send it to President Joe Biden's desk for signature.

Biden, Trump trade barbs during visits to swing state Georgia, U.S.2024-03-11
U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump launched the general election campaign with competing events on Saturday in Georgia, a hotly contested battleground state.

Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval2024-03-09
In a highly partisan State of the Union address Thursday night, U.S. President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on Donald Trump, his presumptive rival in the November election, and touted his achievements on issues such as inflation and immigration.

Biden to announce U.S. military to build temporary port in Gaza for humanitarian aid2024-03-08
U.S. President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the U.S. military will build a temporary port in Gaza for the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to civilians, senior U.S. administration officials said Thursday.

U.S. holds "Super Tuesday" primaries with voters concerned about leading candidates2024-03-06
U.S. holds "Super Tuesday" primaries with voters concerned about leading candidates

U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on Colorado primary ballot2024-03-05
U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the primary ballot in Colorado, rejecting the state's disqualification and potentially setting national wide guidelines.

Brazil's president calls for IMF reform to reflect "today's world"2024-03-05
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday called for reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to make it "more representative of today's world."