Category: Global News
Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, think tank warns
ASEAN's 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.
Trump leading Harris among Arab Americans, poll suggests
The poll is the latest warning sign to Democrats that the war in Gaza is costing support among a key voting bloc.
Peruvian ex-president sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case
Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
Venezuela’s ex-oil minister arrested for alleged ties to US
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela's former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.
Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London
Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.
Electricity finally begins to return in Cuba after multi-day power blackout
School is out and all non-essential work places ordered closed until Thursday after the island's power grid collapsed.
Police in Mozambique disperse opposition protest after disputed election
Police use tear gas, clash with opposition protesters as post-election tensions soar.
Early voting in full swing in US election, Harris and Trump tied in polls
As the US election enters final two weeks the candidates are focusing on swing states hoping to pick up undecided voters
Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?
Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world's population doubles in strength.
Trump US rallies leave behind unpaid dues, again and again
With Donald Trump's history of not paying his dues, some cities have started asking for upfront payment for his rallies.