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Tomás Beltrán Conforme, founder of the Facebook news site Calcetines, was shot dead outside his home on November 8, 2026

Ecuador journalist Tomás Beltrán killed in Calceta

Tomás Beltrán Conforme, founder of the Facebook news site Calcetines, was shot dead outside his home on November 8, 2026. His murder highlights the...

2026-11-12
Brazil's presidential election is set for an October 25 runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger...

Brazil's 2026 presidential election heads to Lula-Bolsonaro runoff

Brazil's presidential election is set for an October 25 runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.

2026-10-04
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States in September 2026 at President Donald Trump's...

Xi Jinping Plans First U.S. State Visit in 11 Years

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States in September 2026 at President Donald Trump's invitation.

2026-09-27
World: An analysis of the 2026 UN General Assembly debates highlights a focus on Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine

UN General Assembly Meets Amid Low Expectations

An analysis of the 2026 UN General Assembly debates highlights a focus on Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine.

2026-09-23
Brazilian officials and historians accuse the Trump administration of overt economic and diplomatic pressure to influence...

US Accused of Meddling in Brazil's 2026 Vote

Brazilian officials and historians accuse the Trump administration of overt economic and diplomatic pressure to influence the October 2026...

2026-09-01
Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, delivered two 2026 speeches that have altered the Canada-United States...

Carney’s Speeches Shake Canada-US Ties

Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, delivered two 2026 speeches that have altered the Canada-United States relationship, including a 23-minute...

2026-08-26