Guatemala denied reports that it had agreed to allow the United States to carry out military or drone strikes against narcotraffickers on its territory amid diplomatic tensions with Washington.
Tag: International
Bolivia Shaken by Indigenous-Led Anti-Austerity Protests Over Food and Fuel Costs
Bolivia was rocked by indigenous-led anti-austerity protests as demonstrators demanded the government address rising food and fuel prices with protesters saying it is about people feeding their families.
Iran Claims No Negotiations Are Taking Place on Nuclear Program Countering Trump
Iran publicly claimed no negotiations were taking place on its nuclear program directly countering the Trump administration’s assertion that a peace deal was very close.
Hezbollah Rockets Strike Saint Georges Orthodox Church in Southern Lebanon
A barrage of rockets launched by Hezbollah struck several buildings in Marjaayoun in southern Lebanon including Saint Georges Orthodox Church according to IDF footage and statements.
Iran Voices Support for Oman Following Trump’s Reported Blow Them Up Threat
Iran publicly voiced diplomatic support for Oman following President Trump’s reported threat to blow them up aligning Tehran with Muscat amid rising Gulf tensions.
Iran Won’t Confirm Trump Administration’s Claim That Nuclear Peace Deal Is Very Close
Iran refused to confirm the Trump administration’s claim that a nuclear peace deal was very close as US-Iran negotiations continued in Oman with significant uncertainty remaining.
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Army to Seize 70 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to seize 70 percent of the Gaza Strip in a significant escalation of military operations amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
Israel Bombs Beirut and Expands Assault on Southern Lebanon
Israel bombed Beirut and expanded its military assault on southern Lebanon as tensions in the region continued to escalate with evacuation orders covering 14 percent of the country.
UN Adds Israel to Blacklist for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones
The United Nations added Israel to its blacklist for alleged sexual violence in conflict zones amid mounting international pressure over the conduct of military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Protesters Target New York Real Estate Expo Over Sale of Illegal Israeli Settlements
Protesters targeted a New York real estate expo over the alleged sale of illegal Israeli settlements to American buyers as domestic opposition to Israeli policies grows in the United States.