Politics

Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:47 UTC
Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he held a “long and productive” telephone conversation with Venezuela’s caretaking leader, Delcy Rodríguez. The dialogue signals a rapid warming of relations between Washington and Caracas as Wshington prepares to play a direct role in the South Amrican country's economic and political reconstruction.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:30 UTC
Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina

Argetina's Libertarian Government of President Jvier Milei Wednesday declared the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, directly aligning the South American country with the White House's “Western Civilization” drive to lead a similar designation process late last year.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:30 UTC
Vance keeps Trump's policies within Congress' boundaries

US Vice President James D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to quash a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s military authority regarding Venezuela. The 51-50 vote followed an intense pressure campaign from the President, which successfully flipped two Republican senators, Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), who had initially supported the measure.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:16 UTC
UK pulls diplomatic staff out of Tehran amid mounting tension

The United Kingdom has ordered the emergency evacuation of its diplomatic staff from Tehran, as the Middle East braces for a potential military escalation between the United States and Iran. The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday that its embassy in the Iranian capital had shifted to remote operations due to a rapidly deteriorating security environment.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:04 UTC
Trump to meet María Corina Machado after praising Delcy Rodríguez

US President Donald Trump is set to meet on Thursday at the White House with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, hours after publicly praising senior chavista official, and acting ruller, Delcy Rodríguez, calling her a “great person” and saying Washington “works very well” with her.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 09:04 UTC
Falklands, Legislative Assembly portfolio assignments

The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has agreed a revised portfolio system for the 2025-2029 term. Following the December 2025 General Election, Members reviewed the structure to improve focus, and align related policy areas.
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Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:48 UTC
Peru: Case dropped against Keiko Fujimori heralds new presidential bid?

A Peruvian court has dismissed all charges in the “Cocktails” case against former Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, clearing the way for the Fuerza Popular leader to make another try this year.
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Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:40 UTC
US military intervention in Iran more likely by the hour

The White House signaled Tuesday a potential shift toward military intervention in Iran, as human rights monitors warned of a staggering death toll and imminent mass executions.
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Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:28 UTC
Wellington Cesar becomes Brazil's new Justice Minister

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Wellington César Lima e Silva as the new Minister of Justice and Public Security in lieu of the resigning Ricardo Lewandowski, who cited personal reasons and political hurdles.
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Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:22 UTC
Pressure mounts for Foreign med students in Paraguay to be proficient in Spanish and Guarani

The Paraguayan Medical Circle (CPM) has issued a formal demand for strict linguistic competency requirements for all foreign medical students. The guild insists that non-native speakers must obtain official certifications in Spanish and Guaraní as a prerequisite for enrollment and clinical practice.
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