Jan 18 Wildfires in Chile leave 18 dead and force thousands to flee By Javier Torres, Associated Press Wildfires raging across Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said. Continue reading
Jan 18 U.S.-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday it has verified at least 3,766 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly higher. Continue reading
Jan 18 More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for rebuilding Gaza By Cara Anna, Josh Boak, Associated Press At least seven more countries on Sunday said the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new body meant to oversee next steps in Gaza. Continue reading
Jan 17 European Union and Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade agreement By Nayara Batschke, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The EU and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than 25 years of negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and global trade tensions. Continue reading
Jan 17 Thousands march in Greenland against Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island By Emma Burrows, Daniel Niemann, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 17 Thousands rally in Serbia as university students protest corruption By Associated Press Protesters in Novi Sad, chanting "thieves," accused the government of rampant corruption that they believe also led to a November 2024 train station disaster in the city. Continue reading
Jan 17 Trump announces a 10% tariff on 8 European countries for opposing U.S. control of Greenland By Emma Burrows, Josh Boak, Daniel Niemann, Associated Press President Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland. Continue reading
Jan 17 Search is underway for Indonesian plane with 11 people that vanished in mountainous region By Associated Press The turboprop ATR 42-500 operated by the Indonesia Air Transport was on its way from Yogyakarta to the capital city of South Sulawesi when it vanished from radar, said a spokesperson for the Transportation Ministry. Continue reading
Jan 16 Trump's worldview and a rapidly changing global order By Nick Schifrin Donald Trump, the disruptor. The president's first year back in office has been a year of breaking norms, snatching and bombing adversaries, pushing peace and threatening allies. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses Trump’s worldview and the rapidly changing global… Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch Trump's worldview and a rapidly changing global order By Nick Schifrin, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Donald Trump, the disruptor. The president's first year back in office has been a year of breaking norms, snatching and bombing adversaries, pushing peace and threatening allies. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses Trump’s worldview and the rapidly changing global… Continue reading