Americas
Federal Agents at World Cup Events: Security or Immigration Enforcement?
World Cup enthusiasm is waning among immigrant communities in the United States due to federal agents’ presence at games and fan events nationwide. Officials have assured that widespread immigration actions are not intended at World
Federal Fast-Tracking in Immigration Courts Raises Concerns
Federal officials have initiated a swift processing of cases in immigration courts, adding numerous cases to dockets without formal notification. This approach aims to expedite asylum processing and deportations. Immigration lawyers and court officials note
Raúl Castro Indicted for 1996 Shoot-Down of American Pilots
Senator Ashley Moody, R-Fla., discussed the indictment of Raúl Castro on charges of murder and conspiracy connected to the 1996 destruction of two civilian aircraft. These planes were operated by the Cuban exile group Brothers
Iranian-American Journalist Appeals for U.S. Intervention from Evin Prison
Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh, currently detained in Iran’s Evin Prison, has reached out to the U.S. government seeking medical aid for himself and other detained Americans. In a phone call recorded inside the prison, Valizadeh
U.S. Military Actions Against Suspected Drug Traffickers in the Pacific
The United States military took action on Wednesday against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities. This event is part of President Trump’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking
The Tragic Lives of UFO Enthusiasts: Loss and Investigation
Elizabeth Weiss is an anthropologist whose husband, Nick Pope, was a notable U.F.O. researcher. He passed away in April. She recalls a wise saying of his, ‘If you start looking for patterns, you will find
Colombia’s Presidential Election Heads to Runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda
Presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement rises to prominence in Colombia’s presidential race. After the first round of voting in Barranquilla on May 31, 2026, de la Espriella
Prominent Miskito Leader Brooklyn Rivera Dies in State Custody
Brooklyn Rivera, aged 73, was a notable Indigenous leader in Nicaragua. He was arrested in 2023 during a crackdown on political dissent and Indigenous rights. Rivera passed away over the weekend while detained by the
Colombia’s Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Amid Controversy
Colombia’s outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, cast doubt on the elections as votes showed Iván Cepeda, his favored candidate, advancing to a runoff against the right-wing opponent Abelardo de la Espriella. The initial round ended with
U.S. Military’s Recent Strike on Alleged Drug Smuggling Vessel
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed a Cabinet meeting at the White House with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth present. That same week, the U.S. military launched a strike on a boat