Politics

Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 10:47 UTC
Middle East: Lula favors two-state solution

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke in favor of the coexistence of Palestine and Israel during his speech on Monday at the second session of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution convened by France and Saudi Arabia.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 10:13 UTC
Charges filed in Brazil against Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro

Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office has charged Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro with “coercion” for his efforts to influence a court case against his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was recently sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Trump: Antifa is a domestic terrorist organization

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday officially designating Antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization.”
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Paraguayan President has busy agenda in NY ahead of UN conference

During his trip to the United States ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, which starts Tuesday in New York, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña held a series of strategic meetings to boost his country's international standing
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 09:44 UTC
Motion of censorship against Cabinet Chief pushed for in Argentine Congress

Argentine opposition lawmakers are pushing for a motion of censure against Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos, which could lead to his removal, following the Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei's refusal to implement the newly passed Disability Emergency Act.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Orsi planning to highlight Uruguay's openness to multilateralism at UN

During his speech scheduled for Tuesday at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi is expected to address his country's long-standing commitment to multilateralism and the peaceful resolution of global conflicts, amid the “worrying escalation” of the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, among other topics.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:19 UTC
Argentine economic frenzy slows down after US support and gov't's measures

After securing US financial support and implementing a temporary reduction in agricultural export taxes, Argentina's financial markets saw a significant turnaround on Monday.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:10 UTC
France joins list of countries recognizing Palestine as a State

The French Government of President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized Palestine's statehood on Monday, following similar decisions by the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal the day before. The move was announced at a summit on the two-state solution hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, which was boycotted by both the US and Israel.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:09 UTC
Last Falklands War submariner (Churchill and Vanguard Classes) retires after 46 years RN

The last serving Falklands War submariner from HMS Conqueror has retired after 46 years in the Royal Navy. Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Gary Hutchinson, 64, was honored during a ceremony at HM Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) held last week.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:06 UTC
Is it too late for a Palestinian state? Another naqba is in process?

By Gwynne Dyer - Ten more countries are recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state in the course of this week. That merely brings the total up from 147 to 157, but it’s a big deal nevertheless because for the first time it includes quite a few big, rich Western countries (France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia).