Ricardo Santiago, who heads MSF’s operations in southern Mexico, anticipates more migrants and asylum seekers like Ramirez will race to reach the border over the next month, before Trump takes office. That would mean a reversal of current trends. September saw a four-year low in apprehensions at the US border, according to government figures. Still, … Read more
Africa has not been a top diplomatic priority for Washington in recent years. The United States has lost some of its influence in Africa in recent years. Donald Trump’s re-election as president is raising questions about how his administration will deal with the continent. The list of issues is long: trade, investment, aid, sanctions and … Read more
Wall Street Journal cites multiple US officials saying they are sceptical a ceasefire can be achieved before January. Officials in the United States believe that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is unlikely before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper on Thursday cited … Read more
Venezuelans vote in a presidential election that could bring major change to their country. It’s being called the most consequential election in Venezuela in a generation. The opposition is hoping for an overwhelming victory that could force President Nicolas Maduro to negotiate a transition of power. The challenge is the biggest the country’s socialist regime … Read more
Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission. Incumbent Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has won Mauritania’s presidential election, securing a second term, according to the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Ghazouani, 67, won 56.12 percent of the votes in the first round … Read more
“This was partly hubris from the EPP,” an EU official said. “By asking to have a mandate for only 2.5 years it created a huge perception problem with [socialists], who would be put in a difficult position. The EPP did not play this one well. This will be difficult to solve.” The official added that … Read more
Article information Author, Aleem Maqbool Role, BBC Religion Editor 1 hour ago Pope Francis is reported to have used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. When asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowed … Read more
Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been installed for a fifth term with his hold on power in Russia firmer than ever. But the war in Ukraine has led to the country having its worst relations with the … Read more
El-Sisi’s new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the constitution. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will be sworn in for a third consecutive term on Tuesday in the new capital being built outside Cairo, according to government news outlet Al-Ahram. El-Sisi “will take the oath of office on the … Read more
Mohamed Muizzu discusses how regional dynamics may change following his inauguration on November 17. For many, the Maldives represents the perfect Indian Ocean beach holiday destination. But beyond the five-star resorts, turquoise waters and white sand lie major geopolitical interests. The archipelago has turned into a political battleground for India and China. As preparations for … Read more