Politics

Thursday, June 18th 2020 - 13:30 UTC
Chile heading for its worst economic contraction in 35 years, central bank

The Chilean central bank said on Wednesday that the economy of the world’s top copper producer would contract between 5.5% and 7.5% in 2020, taking it to the lowest levels since the Latin American debt crisis of the 1980s.
Thursday, June 18th 2020 - 12:40 UTC
Macron puts on De Gaulle boots and visits UK in a symbolic anniversary

French President Emmanuel Macron travels to Britain this Thursday for talks with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a hugely symbolic visit and his first foreign trip since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Thursday, June 18th 2020 - 12:09 UTC
India, Mexico, Norway and Ireland chosen to the UN Security Council; defeat for Canada's Trudeau

The UN General Assembly elected on Wednesday four new members of the Security Council for 2021 and 2022, with Canada losing out again and the battle for the African seat going to a second round.
Thursday, June 18th 2020 - 11:15 UTC
EU conditions post-Brexit UK talks and looks ahead to three months of intense discussions

The European Union's chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Wednesday that the bloc will do its best to seal an agreement on new ties with Britain by the end of the year but will not compromise its core values, notably on fair competition.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 19:19 UTC
Ahead of Macron's London visit, minister warns France does not rule out a post-Brexit “no deal” with UK

France does not rule out Europe failing to reach a deal on its post-Brexit relationship with Britain but very much wants to avoid such an outcome, its foreign minister was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 18:54 UTC
Honduran president and wife test positive for Covid 19

The Honduran president has said he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. The Central American nation has registered just under 10,000 COVID-19 infections, according to the health ministry, and 330 deaths.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 18:16 UTC
US energy sector anticipates sweeping changes is Biden reaches the White House

Rapidan Energy Group predicts sweeping changes for the energy sector if former Vice President Joe Biden beats US President Donald Trump in November. Biden's policies would have global implications for energy trade, altering US/China relations, the pace of Iran's oil recovery, trans-Atlantic climate action and other factors.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 17:51 UTC
Trump administration nominates White House official to lead the Inter American Development Bank

The Trump administration announced it plans to nominate the top White House official for Latin America to lead the Inter-American Development Bank, aiming to break a six-decade tradition of choosing the bank's leadership from candidates in that region.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 12:19 UTC
Brazilian federal police raids and arrests Bolsonaro followers for funding “anti democratic” activities

Brazilian federal police have raided supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused by prosecutors of funding “anti-democratic” activities. The raids follow the arrest of an affiliated far-right activist.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 12:16 UTC
China and India fight in disputed Himalayan area; New Delhi admits 20 dead soldiers

China and India have accused each other of provoking fighting in which at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a disputed Himalayan area. The Indian army said that both sides suffered casualties, but there has been no word on numbers from China yet.