International

• Friday, June 12th 2026 - 00:33 UTC

  The Rise of the Transnational Professional: How South American Executives are Navigating Extended Stays in NYC

  

  18% of the entire South American population living in the US lives in New York, and New York also sees 16.4% of all international business travelers (Business Traveller).

• Thursday, June 11th 2026 - 23:12 UTC

  Venezuela hands Shell a license for the cross-border Loran gas field shared with Trinidad

  

  Venezuela on Thursday granted the British company Shell a license for a first phase of exploration and exploitation of the Loran gas field, which has seven reservoirs, six of them transboundary with Trinidad and Tobago. The signing was led by acting President Delcy Rodríguez at Miraflores Palace, the seat of the Venezuelan government.

• Thursday, June 11th 2026 - 23:03 UTC

  Amnesty International condemns police violence at World Cup opening protests in Mexico City

  

  Amnesty International (AI) on Thursday condemned the violence by security forces during the large protests in southern Mexico City surrounding the opening of the 2026 World Cup, in which police used fire extinguishers to disperse demonstrators. The organization demanded respect for and protection of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and protest.

• Thursday, June 11th 2026 - 22:34 UTC

  Colombia's government confirms El Niño will be among the most intense since 1950

  

  Colombia's Environment Ministry confirmed on Thursday that the El Niño phenomenon arrived about three months earlier than expected and that, if projections hold, it will be one of the “most intense recorded since 1950,” according to data from the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam). The agency said the conditions associated with the phenomenon —which warms ocean waters above normal— are already present in the equatorial Pacific.

• Thursday, June 11th 2026 - 08:12 UTC

  US and Iran trade fire for a second night as Tehran says it has closed Hormuz

  

  The United States and Iran traded fire for a second consecutive night, in what amounts to a more dangerous phase of the war in the Persian Gulf and raises the prospect of a return to open hostilities. As US forces again struck Iranian targets, the Revolutionary Guard said it had hit bases with a US presence in the region, and Iran's General Staff announced the “absolute” closure of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump threatened new strikes on Thursday if Tehran does not accept his conditions for peace.

• Thursday, June 11th 2026 - 06:35 UTC

  Mexico City hosts the opening ceremony of the first 48-team World Cup on Thursday

  

  Mexico City will be the stage on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, the first contested by 48 teams and the first hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United States and Canada. The event will take place at the Estadio Ciudad de México, the former Azteca, before the opening match between host Mexico and South Africa. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. central Mexico time, about 90 minutes before the start of the match, set for 1:00 p.m. (2:30 and 4:00 p.m. in Montevideo and Buenos Aires; 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. in the eastern United States; 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. in Madrid).

• Wednesday, June 10th 2026 - 13:52 UTC

  US launches strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter

  

  The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command (Centcom) said. The action marks a sharp escalation that deepens doubts over the ceasefire in place since April 8 and over the peace negotiations that President Donald Trump says are within reach.

• Wednesday, June 10th 2026 - 10:37 UTC

  Is It Possible for Gold's Value to Rise By 24% in 2026?

  

  Even though any kind of forecast should be treated with some degree of caution, analysts and investors are optimistic about the price of gold. Major financial institutions have increased their price targets, citing global demand.

• Tuesday, June 9th 2026 - 10:54 UTC

  The Canadian Online Gaming Industry: Economic Impact and Regulation

  

  The Canadian online gaming industry generates billions of dollars every year, supports thousands of jobs, and operates under a regulatory system that varies from province to province. Most people have no idea. Here is what the economic picture actually looks like, and how the rules really work.

• Tuesday, June 9th 2026 - 00:53 UTC

  What Is Dressly? User Reviews, Features, and 3 Problems It Solves

  

  A great style should be effortless, like you wake up one morning, open the closet, and there is a perfect combination of outfits awaiting you inside. But alas, for most people, choosing a proper outfit requires quite an effort, ranging from figuring out why the size of your dress doesn't match the one at the fitting room to finding out that you will never wear any of the clothing items you've purchased.