Politics

Friday, October 10th 2025 - 20:19 UTC
Putin admits Russia downed Azerbaijan Airlines Brazilian-built jet

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly admitted on Thursday that his country's air defenses were responsible for the Dec. 25, 2024, downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Brazilian-manufactured Embraer 190 jet, which killed 38 people.
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 20:14 UTC
Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO

US President Donald Trump suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO for failing to commit to the alliance's newly increased defense spending target.
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Peru: Congress ousts Boluarte for moral incapacity

Peru's one-house Congress removed Dina Boluarte from the presidency late Thursday, citing her “permanent moral incapacity.” In an expedited proceeding, Congress Speaker José Jiri was sworn in as acting president just six months before the 2026 elections.
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognizing her for “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela” and “her struggle for a fair and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 10:51 UTC
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal ratified and is in force

The Israeli Government on Thursday ratified the ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump and other mediators with the pro-Palestine terrorist group Hamas, according to which all hostages are to be released in the coming days.
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 10:03 UTC
US buys Argentine pesos to rescue Milei from “acute illiquidity”

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced on Thursday a currency swap with Argentina, whereby Washington would obtain pesos from the South American country in exchange for US$20 billion, following intensive meetings in Washington with Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 19:51 UTC
Chile: Boric launches new phase of border patrolling program

Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a major constitutional reform to strengthen border security and combat irregular migration. He made those remarks on Tuesday during a visit to the border town of Colchane in the Tarapacá region, where he also presented the progress of the Integrated Border System (Sifrón).
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 15:46 UTC
Bolivia: Arce denounces anti-democratic plot in Congress

Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora denounced on Wednesday an alleged plan originating from the Plurinational Legislative Assembly to suspend the presidential runoff election scheduled for October 19.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 11:20 UTC
Venezuela vows to defend itself in case of US attack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López issued strong warnings on Wednesday, announcing preparations in response to the US naval deployment and alleged aggressive actions in the Caribbean.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Gaza: Deal announced for release of all Israeli hostages

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, accepting the first phase of the US peace plan following mediated talks in Egypt. The deal is expected to be formally signed on Thursday.