Trump BRICS Trump weaponizing dollar seen as needless BRICS provocation 02-12-2024 12:43 Trump puts pressure on BRICS, in an attempt to have countries around the world stay anchored to the US dollar-based financial system.
Hunter Biden Pardon Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency 02-12-2024 12:11 Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases related to tax evasion and the purchase of a firearm.
SINO-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS Xi, Lula meet in Brasília to 'enhance' diplomatic ties 20-11-2024 10:52 Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Brazil to strengthen ties with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focusing on enhancing trade relations, aligning development strategies, and marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. by Ramon Sahmkow, AFP
WORLD G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game 19-11-2024 20:56 As the G20 summit wraps up, here are some of the main takeaways from the summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Remnants of a coup - Brazil Brazil arrests four soldiers over alleged 2022 Lula assassination plot 19-11-2024 14:29 Brazilian police arrest four soldiers and a police officer working at G20 summit, for allegedly plotting a coup in 2022 to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Where was Biden? G20 photo shows him out of the picture 18-11-2024 20:11 Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss ‘family photo’ at G20 summit; US said photo was taken early, organisers said Biden was late.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL The G20: Tackling economic issues in a turbulent world 15-11-2024 14:14 The G20 is the main forum for economic and financial cooperation – areas increasingly tested by today's shifting geopolitics.
G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL Wars, looming Trump reign set to dominate G20 summit 15-11-2024 14:07 World leaders gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated by differences over wars in the Middle East and Ukraine – and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the United States.
WORLD Sombre swan song for Biden in South America 14-11-2024 20:41 President Joe Biden embarked on a sombre farewell tour of South America Thursday, a trip overshadowed by Donald Trump's US election win.
US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS Trump: Milei’s friend in the North? 14-11-2024 15:57 Javier Milei wants to establish a close link with the US president-elect. A look at the relationship between Donald Trump, Argentina's president and the envoys working to strengthen ties. by Juan Luis González
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands at White House 13-11-2024 16:57 US President Joe Biden hosts his soon-to-be successor (and predecessor) Donald Trump at the White House as duo promise a smooth transition of power.
International relations Biden to travel to South America for APEC, G20 summits 11-11-2024 15:35 US President Joe Biden will travel to Brazil for the G20 summit, and will meet with various leaders regarding environmental issues, economic growth, and more.
As I see it Post-electoral Democrat blues 09-11-2024 07:36 If Democrats were wise, they would understand that it was due to their incompetence, combined with highhandedness, that Trump came roaring back. by James Neilson
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Move over Javi, the Big Boss is back 09-11-2024 06:24 The return of Donald Trump, the undisputed 'top dog' of the new right, will consolidate a global movement that, up until now, appeared to be somewhat disjointed. by Agustino Fontevecchia
US ELECTION 2024 – ANALYSIS MAGAlomaniac – no Camelot for Kamala 09-11-2024 06:13 Milei does not seem to care a hoot about Trump being politically incorrect but he should worry more about his being fiscally incorrect. by Michael Soltys
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Biden's legacy in ruins after Trump’s triumph over Harris 07-11-2024 20:32 Joe Biden hoped Kamala Harris would salvage his legacy as the man who saved America from Donald Trump. Instead, it lies in tatters.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Trump wins US election in extraordinary comeback 07-11-2024 20:18 In less than four years, Trump managed an astounding political recovery that seemed unlikely when he left office on January 20, 2021, skipping Biden’s inauguration and under a cloud over the attack on the Capitol.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Milei congratulates Trump for 'formidable election victory' over Harris 06-11-2024 08:15 President Javier Milei congratulates Donald Trump after the Republican leader's stunning US election victory over rival Kamala Harris.
UNITED STATES Trump takes early electoral lead as race with Harris takes shape 05-11-2024 23:10 With polls closed in more than two-thirds of states, Trump had taken preliminary leads in Georgia and North Carolina, two key swing states, while vote counting in others was in its early stages.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Harris or Trump: United States decides in knife-edge election 05-11-2024 12:13 More than 82 million people have already taken advantage of early voting to cast their ballots for Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Milei considering US visit in event of Trump victory 04-11-2024 16:39 President Javier Milei is betting on a Republican victory in tomorrow’s US election – and may consider a January trip to the inauguration should Donald Trump emerge victorious over Kamala Harris.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 US election: five key moments in an extraordinary campaign 04-11-2024 00:33 Courts, bullets and verbal stumbles have made their mark on this year's US election campaign – one of the most extraordinary in the nation's history.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Rumours, lies and disinformation: ‘A lot of crazy’ in US election 03-11-2024 09:09 Elon Musk, Donald Trump helping amplify falsehoods about integrity of US election; Foreign actors also blamed by officials in Washington for sowing chaos.
As I see it Fear and loathing in the US 02-11-2024 06:42 About the only thing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree upon is that, unless one of them wins, democracy will die in the United States. by James Neilson
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Why Trump is already victorious 31-10-2024 21:54 Virtually everything talked about has been from Trump’s agenda… on one level, he’s already victorious. by David Smith
WAR IN UKRAINE Zelenskyy touts victory plan to lawmakers after European tour 16-10-2024 07:28 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his new war strategy to allies on Wednesday, emphasizing that Ukraine will not cede any territory. He highlighted the importance of securing access to long-range missiles and other advanced weaponry as essential measures for achieving this objective.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Harris and Trump look for advantage in tight US election race 15-10-2024 12:13 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in a tight race for the presidential election, as they compete for any advantage.
OPINION & ANALYSIS How economic and strategic alliances are changing in a multipolar world 12-10-2024 06:23 A guide to the new fault lines of geopolitics — from BRICS versus the G7 to Lula and Milei’s ideological rivalry in Latin America.
OPINION & ANALYSIS An expanded BRICS needs to innovate to show its influence 09-10-2024 14:07 Q&A session with research scientist Mihaela Papa, of Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
World Biden to meet European leaders for talks on Ukraine, Middle East 08-10-2024 08:17 US President Joe Biden will meet the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom in Berlin on Saturday to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Bombing in Beirut Israel hits Beirut as world awaits its response against Iran 03-10-2024 15:54 Nine people died and dozens injured in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, after an Israeli strike on a medical site. Amidst waiting for Israel’s response against Iran, Beirut was bombed and the European Union increased humanitarian aid by 30 million euros.
Economy and U.S Biden says prolonged US port strike would be ‘man-made disaster’ 03-10-2024 11:14 UF President Joe Biden pressures US port employers and shipping lines to restart talks with striking dock workers.
US Vice Presidential Debate US VP rivals Vance and Walz face off in civil election debate 02-10-2024 12:55 Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J.D. Vance faced off in a civil vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night, a little over a month before the crunch US election.
TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY Lula seeks to lead push for global AI rules during Brazil’s G20 23-09-2024 17:33 As the planet’s largest economies struggle to forge consensus on the future of artificial intelligence, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to ensure the developing world isn’t left out of the debate.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Adorni: Relations with US do not depend on who wins election 19-09-2024 16:53 Milei administration takes foreign policy precautions as Adorni is quizzed over Milei’s support for Trump.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Trump rules out another round with Harris after debate loss 12-09-2024 17:48 Former president says will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival ahead of November's presidential election; Snap polls give victory to US Vice-President Harris.
United States Elections 2024 Key takeaways: Harris and Trump ride debate buzz into election sprint 11-09-2024 12:18 Former US president and Republican candidate Donald Trump takes on his rival, veep and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in first debate of campaign.
ANALYSIS – US ELECTION 2024 The joy ride 05-09-2024 21:00 Will this US election be one of vibes, energy, passion, joy, or can policy fights erupt come debate time, and so have this historic campaign turn yet again? by David Smith
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Harris, Trump gear up for crunch US presidential debate 05-09-2024 15:46 White House hopeful Kamala Harris travels reportedly planning to spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate against Donald Trump.
AS I SEE IT Almost half a year to go 27-07-2024 14:11 In a sane universe, the all too evident shortcomings of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, let alone Joe Biden, would make it impossible for one of them to become what their compatriots plausibly say is the “most powerful” person on earth. by James Neilson
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Kamala Harris wins key Pelosi support for White House race 22-07-2024 15:28 Pelosi’s endorsement comes in addition to Biden’s after the US president dropped out of the race.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Harris cements democratic support amid 2024 US election reset 22-07-2024 15:17 Less than 24 hours after US President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the race, Kamala Harris appears to have a clear path to the nomination.
UNITED STATES Bullet and the ballot box: violent US rhetoric comes 'home to roost' 14-07-2024 10:12 Donald Trump was the victim of an assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally Saturday in a chaotic and shocking incident set to supercharge political tensions ahead of the US presidential election.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Bloodied Donald Trump survives assassination attempt 14-07-2024 10:04 Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a political rally Saturday, leaving the FBI hunting for information about how a gunman could attack a former US president.
UNITED STATES Pressure grows on Biden after he confuses Zelenskyy with Putin 11-07-2024 19:31 US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduces Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit.
AMERICAS Venezuela's Maduro says talks to resume with United States 02-07-2024 11:09 Nicolás Maduro on Monday announced the resumption of dialogue with the United States.
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 Paul Singer is pitching Wall Street's own brand of MAGA 25-06-2024 12:06 Over the past decade, business figures led by hedge-fund billionaire Paul Singer have poured nearly US$200 million into a New York think tank that’s now projecting its own vision for Trump’s America.
G7 LEADERS SUMMIT Milei at the G7: Laughter with Meloni, hugs for Pope, chat with Biden 14-06-2024 16:32 President had a warm meeting with the Italian PM and short exchanges with Pope Francis and Joe Biden. Bilateral meeting with Emmanuel Macron and IMF head Kristalina Georgieva.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei, Lula, Pope, Modi to join G7 leaders at summit in Italy 12-06-2024 10:29 Pope Francis, President Javier Milei and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are some of the special guests attending the G7 summit in Italy on June 13-15.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY G7 leaders gather in Italy for talks dominated by Ukraine 11-06-2024 11:24 US President Joe Biden, France's Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are among the Group of Seven leaders heading to the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia for the June 13-15 summit. Argentina's President Javier Milei and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will also be joining Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is hosting.