President Lula’s government said it has seized 1,168 illicit arms imported from the US in the last 12 months alone.
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Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure as Trump escalates threats, tightens oil blockade on the island.
A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
Ruling marks legal setback for administration’s efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.
Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect.
First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors’ hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue.
The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.
A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.
