Politics
Russia now wants to take full control over southern Ukraine
The announcement contradicted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s previous assertions that the Kremlin had no territorial ambitions
Lifestyle
Venezuelan couple accused of 'incitement to hatred' after uploading video on TikTok
The couple was accused by the regime of "inciting hatred" toward Venezuelan officials
Crime
Sacramento paid $7,500 to mass shooting suspect before massacre
"The county’s decision to settle was purely economic, as the trial date was approaching and it was likely the trial would be pushed out for many months given the court calendar backup due to COVID," a county spokesperson said of Martin's settlement
Politics
The U.S. warned Ukraine of potential chemical assault, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks came in the aftermath of unconfirmed reports that Ukrainians in Mariupol were attacked with chemicals
Politics
Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president?
She was sworn in on Wednesday as the first female president of the Andean country shortly after the Congress dismissed her predecessor, Pedro Castillo for trying to dismiss the Peruvian legislature
Politics
Legislators condemn arrival of U.S. officials in Venezuela
Mario Diaz-Balart claims that Biden is trying to make deals with the governments of Venezuela and Iran
Immigration
Texas attorney general to host border summit with 12 state AGs
The ongoing illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says, is an opportunity for the nation to unite, because “we’re in the fight of our lives"
Human Rights
Cuban regime to impose up to 10 years in prison for receiving foreign financing
With the new penal code, the Cuban regime could sentence those with access to the funds from independent and foreign entities to four to ten years in prison
Crime
New study shows corruption is growing in Latin America and COVID-19 isn't helping
Chile and the United States were tied for 27th place, but Chile’s recent election of left-wing Gabriel Boric could mean trouble for the copper-rich Andean nation
Politics
Chilean senator threatens to block legislative agreements if new government goes after President Piñera
Although Sen. Manuel José Ossandón previously blasted Piñera over his involvement in the Dominga mining project, the center-right senator now appears to have his sights set on Boric