Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support
The release of around 35 political prisoners comes amid closer cooperation between Washington and the interim government.
Latin America
Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo
U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right...
Cuba’s Communist Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump?
The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this...
6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record
The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian...
At the Olympics, the Canada-U.S. Hockey Rivalry Heats Up
Beating America has always felt good, especially on the ice. Since President Trump began issuing tariffs and threats against Canada,...
China Reverses Death Sentence for Canadian in a Small Win for Carney
The ruling by China’s highest court followed a recent meeting between China and Canada’s top leaders that led to a...
In the Grip of Gangs, Haiti Faces a Government Leadership Vacuum
The tenure of a presidential council that has been running Haiti expires on Saturday. It’s unclear what will come next.
U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues
The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters...
Argentina and U.S. Sign Sweeping Trade Deal as Alliance Deepens
The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American...
Carney Increases E.V. Investments as Trump’s Trade Policy Disrupts Canada’s Auto Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing...