Large-scale demonstrations against the Bolivian government persisted for another day as political tensions remained high.
Category: International
Putin and Xi Hold Summit One Week After Trump’s Visit to Moscow Region
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a bilateral summit just days after Trump’s diplomatic visit to the Moscow region.
Rubio Promotes NSC Aide Who Brokered Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Talks
Secretary of State Rubio elevated a senior aide instrumental in the recent Israel-Lebanon ceasefire discussions to a prominent White House national security post.
Man Found Dead After Hit-and-Run in Clermont County Ohio
A man was discovered dead in Clermont County Ohio following what police believe was a deliberate hit-and-run incident.
Bozeman Bar Shooting Suspect Jakob Lundberg Arrested on Homicide Charges
A 22-year-old man named Jakob Lundberg was arrested in Bozeman Montana on charges of deliberate homicide and criminal endangerment following a fatal bar shooting.
NATO Escalation in Baltic Region Raises Risk of Major Conflict with Russia: Analysts
Professor Jeffrey Sachs and other experts warn that NATO’s military buildup in the Baltic region is increasing the risk of a large-scale confrontation with Russia.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Fresh All-Time Highs Led by Tech Stocks
US stock markets opened after the Memorial Day weekend with the S&P 500 closing at a record 7519 and the Nasdaq at 26656 driven by technology gains.
WHO Confirms 600 Ebola Cases Across Congo and Uganda Amid Containment Failures
The World Health Organization confirmed at least 600 total Ebola cases across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as containment measures struggle to keep pace.
Corporate Transparency Act Shelved by Trump Administration Despite Bipartisan Support
The Trump administration moved to shelve the Corporate Transparency Act which was designed to combat shell company abuse despite it having bipartisan congressional backing.
Iran Is Not Trying to Close Hormuz Anymore — It Is Trying to Own It
Geopolitical analysts argue Iran’s strategy has shifted from threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz to seeking permanent administrative control over it.