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Protests blocking roads in La Paz, Bolivia, have entered their second week. Demonstrators and police have clashed in the capital. The unrest marks a turbulent period for President Rodrigo Paz Pereira's six-month administration.
The United States indicted Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996The United States issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, and five others on Wednesday in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust the country’s six-decades-old communist regime. The 94-year-old political figurehead was charged in Mia.
Tom Phillips, The Guardian's Latin America correspondent, discussed Venezuela four months after the U. S. detained former president Nicolás Maduro. He described the country as experiencing turmoil and repression following a disputed presidential election in August 2024.
Iran's chief negotiator stated that preparations are underway for a forceful response to potential attacks. He emphasized that Iran will not yield to intimidation. "We must strengthen our preparations for an effective and forceful response to any potential attacks," said Mr. Ghalibaf in an audio message on his website, adding that "Iran will never give in to intimidation, under any circumstances.".
National security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video. The national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, posted a video in which he is seen with handcuffed activists forced to kneel on the deck of a ship. It drew a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli police were filmed forcing detained flotilla activists to kneel on the ground with Israeli police have been filmed forcing activists to kneel on the ground with their hands tied behind their backs while the country's national security minister tells them they should be imprisoned for a long time.
The World Health Organization has issued its highest alert for an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. This alert is part of a broader discussion on global health concerns. In today’s episode, we look at the WHO’s highest-level alert over the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, PM Modi’s meetings with Giorgia Meloni, Vladimir Putin’s high-stakes Beijing visit, the Supreme Court’s remarks backing caste enumeration in Census 2027, and Kerala’s decision on K-Rail SilverLine project and more.
Around 30,000 people fled their homes in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas in Haiti. This displacement follows ten days of violent attacks by armed gangs. The ongoing violence exacerbates an already severe hunger crisis. Around 30,000 people have had to flee their homes in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas following a new wave of violent attacks and atrocities perpetrated by armed gangs over the past ten days.
The World Health Organization is deploying a community-centered response to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. A senior official told UN News that the strategy focuses on local engagement to halt transmission. This approach recognizes that epidemics originate and are ultimately resolved within communities.
Lebanese first responders now say goodbye before responding to strike sites. This ritual reflects the increased danger faced by rescue workers since hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel began on 2 March. Videos of these goodbyes have circulated widely. Before heading to strike sites in war-torn Lebanon, rescue workers and paramedics often say goodbye to one another – a ritual captured in widely shared videos reflecting the growing dangers faced by aid workers since hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel erupted on 2 March.
The World Health Organization stated the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo The deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda does not represent a global pandemic emergency, although the risk is high at a regional and national level, the UN health agency chief said on Wednesday.
Totó la Momposina, a celebrated Colombian singer and ambassador of cumbia music, has died at age 85. Her children announced her death on Instagram. She was known for her global performances and dedication to preserving traditional Colombian music. The singer was one of her country’s most’s popular musical exports, and travelled the world with an evangelistic vision for spreading cumbia musicTotó la Momposina, one of the most celebrated musicians in Colombian history, has died aged 85. Her three children announced her death from a heart attack on Instagram.
Senator Marco Rubio stated the World Health Organization was slow to identify the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. He made these remarks as the United States continues to reduce its public health funding. Rubio indicated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would take the lead in response efforts.
The World Health Organization has raised concerns about an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Bundibugyo variant is present. Previous outbreaks show that conflict, mistrust, and delayed detection can complicate response efforts. Chlorine disinfection and temperature screenings are standard containment measures. Conflict, mistrust and delayed detection could complicate response to emergency caused by Bundibugyo variantTo be around the centre of an Ebola outbreak is to become used to the smell of chlorine.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced plans to build the Padma Barrage on "In Rajshahi, we will build the Padma Barrage on the Padma River because across the border, they (India) are extracting water in various ways by constructing barrages and dams," Tarique Rahman said at an event in Dhaka.
Lawyers representing an alleged child abuse survivor are challenging the Australian government's $2.5 billion deal with Nauru. The legal bid aims to prevent the deportation of non-citizens to the Pacific island.
Singapore's Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, announced that work has begun on National AI Missions. These missions will focus on solving global problems. Speaking at the ATxSummit 2026, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said that the National AI Missions would be driven by "problem statements worth solving, not just for Singapore but for the world".
Wellington faces a six-month wait to stop millions of litres of sewage spilling into its waters. The Moa Point wastewater plant failed catastrophically in February. A temporary fix is expected by November. Full repairs will cost NZ$53.5 million and are scheduled for late next year.
Thailand cut visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries. This Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of EuropeThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the south-east Asian nation’s economy, but foreign arrivals are yet to retu.
UNHCR announced a symbolic football team of famous players with refugee backgrounds. A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event - the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
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