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Although he announced a change since January, Washington has made the country a more economically dependent one. The Cubans remain between blackouts and shortages
The US-made jets, part of an order made in 2019, touched down as concerns grow in Taiwan that support from the United States could be wavering. Washington insists its policy towards Taiwan and China hasn't changed.
Skyrocketing diesel prices have pushed Washington to weigh an export ban, raising alarm across European economies.
Roger Mariaca, a former general prosecutor of Bolivia, was arrested in Santa Cruz on charges of allegedly leading a criminal organization operating within the Public Prosecutor's Office to protect drug trafficking activities. The arrest took place two days after the United States revoked the visa for alleged bribes and coincided with a security approach between the Latin American country and Washington. Our correspondent, Natalie Iriarte, told us some reactions and the process for the appointment of a new general prosecutor.
On the eve of an EU meeting, the US is calling for additional diesel volumes to be placed on the market, according to the press, under threat of banning its exports. Gas oil prices reach record prices on both sides of the Atlantic, penalised by the Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and Iran's blocking of the Ormuz Strait.
The United States on Thursday urged European allies to release strategic diesel reserves immediately to curb prices driven higher by the US war on Iran. EU states will discuss a coordinated response on Friday, as Washington increases pressure following US President Donald Trump's suggestion that he could ban US diesel exports.
The Bolivian Attorney General, Roger Mariaca, was arrested in Santa Cruz, accused by the Government of allegedly leading a criminal organization operating within the Public Prosecutor's Office to protect drug trafficking activities. The arrest took place two days after the United States revoked the visa for alleged bribes and coincided with a security approach between the Latin American country and Washington. Mariaca has rejected the allegations and denounced political motives. In the meantime, the Office of the Prosecutor appointed Luis Montaño as the interim responsibility for guarantee
Several Ukrainian cities were the target of new Russian attacks, which impacted civilian buildings such as homes and shopping centres. On the other hand, Kiev also launched drones into Russian territory, also impacting on civilian infrastructure. The peace negotiations remain stalled, while Moscow is negotiating directly with the United States, but it regrets that Washington is making proposals conditional on the war in Ukraine.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington on a state visit that again faced the world's two major economic powers. Both Governments reached trade agreements and agreed to open a dialogue on artificial intelligence, but trade differences, Taiwan and strategic competition remain open. In this way in Asia we also travel to Japan, where the number of centenaries for the first time exceeded 100,000, and to India, where traditional one-screen cinemas lose ground in the face of change in consumption habits and aug
The Federal Reserve's watchdog on Wednesday found no grounds for a criminal referral over a roughly $1 billion cost overrun on renovations to the central bank's Washington buildings, while faulting project oversight. The findings prompted President Donald Trump to renew his call for former Fed chief Jerome Powell to resign.
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last US troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington.
The last US troops in Iraq, part of a coalition to fight the Islamic State group, were slated to leave the country on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. As the Iraqi army officially takes over the coalition’s remaining bases, the government is seeking to strengthen its military capabilities and reaffirm its sovereignty. Meanwhile, some living near the US bases who have been caught in the crossfire of attacks are hoping for a fresh start. Our journalists Amar el-Hameedawi, Marie-Charlotte Roupie and Laurent Berstecher sent this report from Iraq.
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with some of the leading leaders of the artificial intelligence industry to set voluntary standards of security and supervision. Trump defended the self-regulation of the sector and described the agreement as a "morally binding" commitment. From Washington D.C., our correspondent Cristóbal Vásquez tells us more details.
The Donald Trump Government announced the revocation and restriction of visas to politicians, judges, prosecutors and entrepreneurs from several Latin American countries, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. A measure that, according to the Administration, goes hand in hand with the agreements of the Shield of the Americas. From Washington, our correspondent Cristóbal Vásquez tells us more details.
For decades, Israel was untouchable in Washington. Gaza changed that. Josh Rushing investigates how and what comes next.
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby. As armed guards maintained a cordon around a nearby village, Washington questioned the decision to release on bail five men arrested near the Royal Air Force Fairford base in southwest England.
According to analysts, the project shows Washington's interest in having a greater presence in Latin American countries and reducing China's space in the region.
British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as Washington asserted a "foreign actor" was involved in the suspected bomb plot. US President Donald Trump, speaking in Washington, said he was "surprised that they released them". The release of the five came as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced an emergency meeting of top officials to ensure they have "the full picture". FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran hopes to receive a response from Washington on Tuesday to his proposal to reopen the Strait of Ormuz. In return for re-establishing transit through this vital maritime route, Iran requires guarantees that include a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and the end of the U.S. naval blockade.
Washington's top diplomat calls the suspected plot 'a very serious situation' after five were arrested over the weekend.
