Politics

Bolivia Jails Fernando Cerimedo, the Consultant Linking Paz to Milei, Bolsonaro and Trumpworld

BOLIVIA · POLITICS Key Facts —What happened: Bolivian authorities jailed Fernando Cerimedo, an adviser to President Rodrigo Paz, in August on two criminal allegations. —The charges: He faces attempted femicide over a shooting that wounded…

Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union

The Hindu

Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union

Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people where a majority supported the referendum

The Hindu

Brazil Election Polls Converge: Lula Leads, the Runoff Is a Coin Flip

BRAZIL · ELECTIONS 2026 Key Facts —What happened: Four pollsters measured Brazil’s presidential race in ten days, and all show the same picture. —The first round: Lula leads Flávio Bolsonaro by three to six points, at 37 to 41 percent…

Honduras: Supreme Court Calls Garífuna Land Dialogue, Community Leaders Refuse

HONDURAS · HUMAN RIGHTS Key Facts —What happened: Honduras’ Supreme Court called an inter-institutional dialogue on Garífuna land rights on August 18. —The backdrop: Four Inter-American Court of Human Rights rulings have ordered Honduras…

Iran war creates two front defence dilemma for US against China and Russia

Times of India

Iran war creates two front defence dilemma for US against China and Russia

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has severely depleted US missile and air-defense stockpiles, leaving global defense capabilities compromised. Taiwan's defense posture against China experiences added uncertainty due to these…

Times of India

Nearly 1,500 drones target Moscow Region on August 22-30 — capital’s mayor

Most were neutralized by air defenses at a distance, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported

Iceland deals blow to EU’s dreams of expanding northward — news outlet

Iceland deals blow to EU’s dreams of expanding northward — news outlet

Before the referendum, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos engaged in a flurry of media activity

Russia supports Niger in its fight against extremists — Foreign Ministry

The ministry assured that Russia will continue to support its friends in Niger in their fight against extremists, including those incited by former European colonial powers

France 24

US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal

US President Donald Trump has called it “the biggest oil deal in world history”, while Venezuela’s interim president has assured the public that the country will retain control of its oil under the agreement. The “historic” 25-year deal…

France 24

Iran’s supreme leader calls on all Muslim countries to stand up to US

Mojtaba Khamenei pointed out that the US and Israel are at war not only with Iran and its regional allies, but also with all Muslims, "including the peoples of West Asia and North Africa"

Rescue flights affected as drone activity increases in Kerung area

OnlineKhabar

Rescue flights affected as drone activity increases in Kerung area

Kathmandu, August 30 Excessive activity by private drones in Nepali territory near the Nepal-China border has affected rescue flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the country’s aviation regulatory body, has issued a NOTAM…

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Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in close-fought referendum

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