Politics

Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 20:18 UTC
Nicaraguan opposition leader under house arrest in what appears to be a politically-motivated maneuver

The Nicaraguan Government of President Daniel Ortega has placed opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro under house arrest on charges of money laundering.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 09:36 UTC
Israeli opposition announces agreement which includes Arab party to replace Netanyahu as Prime Minister

Just minutes after the deadline, opposition Israeli politicians notified President Reuven Rivlin they have reached an agreement to form what will be the first government involving someone of Arab descent.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:45 UTC
Argentine Customs takes measures against under-invoicing exporters

The Argentine Customs Bureau (DGA) has set new criteria for the selection of potential cases of under-invoicing. The new controls will be carried out once the goods have been released to leave the country, it was announced.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:22 UTC
Argentine Senate passes bill to postpone primary, mid-term elections

Argentina's Senate Thursday passed the bills submitted by the Government of President Alberto Fernández postponing this year's elections and changing earnings taxation for companies.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Piñera pledges “urgency” to the same-sex marriage bill stalled in Congress

Chile's president has vowed to push a same-sex marriage bill that is stalled in Congress, a surprising move that stunned his conservative allies. “I think the time for equal marriage has come,” said Sebastián Piñera, whose popularity has plummeted after street protests and a worsening economy.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
EU reaches deal on tougher tax transparency for multinationals: some US$ 150 billion at stake

European Union member states and lawmakers reached a deal on tougher tax transparency measures for multinationals. The proposal comes amid increased international pressure on the issue of multinationals and tax avoidance, not least since the change of leadership in the US where many of the biggest companies are based.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 07:49 UTC
Four merry days in 2022 to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade on Jun 2, 2022.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 07:16 UTC
Biden expected to announce the distribution of 80 million coronavirus vaccines

US president Jose Biden is expected to announce this Thursday Washington's plan for the distribution of 80 million coronavirus vaccines globally. The announcement was done by Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Costa Rica.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 09:47 UTC
UK reports “zero deaths” of covid-19 as summer season looms over

The United Kingdom has registered a total of “zero deaths” of covid-19 in the last 24 hours, which would signal that vaccines do work, according to optimistic health care analysts.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Brazil insists Copa America to go ahead and signs agreement to produce AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine

The Brazilian Government of President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday signed a contract with AstraZeneca for the local manufacture of that laboratory's vaccine against covid-19.