Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
Colombia’s incoming administration is preparing a fundamental shift in national policy as President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella readies to take office on August 7, 2026. After securing 49.66% of the vote in the June runoff election against Senator Iván Cepeda, the president-elect has signaled his intent to dismantle key components of the country’s existing peace … Read more
The federal government has officially rejected Ontario’s plan to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport to accommodate jets. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon confirmed the decision on July 24, 2026, citing potential environmental impacts, noise concerns, and the need to protect public spaces and housing development on the city’s waterfront. Federal Rejection of Runway and Jet Expansion … Read more
International Criminal Court member states voted 82-13 on July 24, 2026, to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. The ouster, which concludes a two-year disciplinary process, occurs amid intense international pressure and U.S. sanctions against the court, though the ICC maintains that ongoing investigations remain unaffected. The Assembly of States Parties Vote … Read more
American forces disabled the merchant vessel M/T Lavine in the Gulf of Oman after the ship attempted to breach a U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports. According to Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for Apnews, the vessel attempted to run the blockade at least four times. The military action followed a series of warnings to … Read more
President Donald Trump moved a planned Cabinet meeting from Camp David to the White House on Wednesday, citing expected bad weather. The session, originally intended to address recent successes of the administration including economy and small business wins, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy updates, occurs during a critical inflection point in … Read more
This adjustment follows the strengthening of Typhoon “Rumbia” (Red霞) into a typhoon-level storm, currently tracking toward the coastal regions of Guangdong and Hong Kong. Typhoon “Rumbia” Approaches Guangdong Coast As of 8:30 a.m. on July 25, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) raised its emergency response status for major meteorological disasters to Level II, citing the … Read more
The Trump administration has formally acknowledged in court filings that it canceled 284 clean energy grants in October 2025 based solely on whether the recipient states voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The admission follows months of claims by federal officials that the project terminations were purely business decisions. In total, the … Read more
Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenage boy died following a violent incident on Nevin Road in New Moston on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Three suspects are currently in custody as detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack, which involved an emergency response in a nearby park. Greater Manchester … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will launch a formal investigation into the trade practices of the European Union. This move, initiated under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, follows a series of multi-billion dollar antitrust fines levied by Brussels against major American technology firms, which the President characterized … Read more
As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran reaches the 100-day mark, the situation has devolved into a protracted war of attrition with no clear end in sight. Despite intermittent exchanges of fire and various diplomatic efforts, experts suggest that neither side has secured a decisive victory. Analysts describe the current phase as … Read more