Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public
Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown
New president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues rightward political shift in Latin America.
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.
Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?