Politics

Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:54 UTC
All 20 surviving Israeli hostages handed over to Israel via Red Cross

The final 20 living Israeli hostages, held captive for 738 days since the attack on October 7, 2023, were released by the pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas and returned to Israel on Monday morning. They were handed over to the Red Cross in two groups across Gaza. The Red Cross confirmed they were all able to walk and in a stable condition.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Gang violence leaves at least 84 dead in Haiti's historical agricultural heartland

A report from the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) revealed that armed gangs in Haiti carried out 24 massacres and attacks in the Artibonite department between January and September this year, leaving at least 84 people dead in the country's historical agricultural heartland.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:20 UTC
Argentina clinging to floating US dollar, says Caputo

Argentina's Economy Minister, Luis Toto Caputo, confirmed that the Government of President Javier Milei has ruled out dollarization and will maintain the current exchange rate band system, with a floating US dollar.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:56 UTC
Peru's acting president hopes to appoint “broad-based” cabinet

Peruvian Acting President José Jerí, who took office early Friday morning following the dismissal of Dina Boluarte, has announced the formation of a “broad-based” cabinet to tackle crime and guide the country until 2026.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:37 UTC
Heavy rains and floods kill at least 47 in Mexico

At least 47 people have been reported dead as a result of heavy rains, landslides, collapses, and flooding in Mexico as of Sunday, after a tropical system from the Gulf of America -as per US President Donald Trump's rebranding. Tropical cyclones Raymond and Priscilla caused “extraordinary rains” since Thursday. Tropical disturbance 90-E also contributed to the disaster.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 03:01 UTC
Top 10 Study Tips to Study Like a Harvard Student

Success at top universities is often less about innate brilliance and more about discipline, structure, and smart strategies. If you have ever wondered how to study effectively and achieve top results without burning out, this is the guide for you. By adopting some of the same techniques used by high-performing students at elite schools, you can transform your academic habits and see tangible results.
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Mercosur, Canada resume FTA talks

Canada and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) further explored on Friday a possible free trade agreement (FTA) during a meeting in Brasilia between chief negotiators and technical teams.
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 10:20 UTC
Trump announces additional tariffs on Chinese products

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be imposing 100% tariffs on China starting November 1 or sooner, accusing Beijing of a “hostile” trade stance related to rare earth mineral exports. The new surcharge will be piled on top of existing taxes (30%).
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 09:35 UTC
This is what the survival ranking in Latin America would look like in the event of a world war

An analysis conducted by the artificial intelligence ChatGPT ranked Uruguay as the Latin American country most likely to survive a potential Third World War, highlighting its political stability, energy self-sufficiency, and geographic location.
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 07:54 UTC
Prosecutors want Boluarte banned from leaving Peru

Peru's Attorney General's Office has filed requests to impose travel restrictions on former President Dina Boluarte due to multiple ongoing investigations, particularly those regarding the alleged crime of undue advantage of office.