Minister Hayward Attends ILO Regional Meeting

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward recently attended the International Labour Organisation’s 20th Regional Meeting for the Americas in the Dominican Republic. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon....

Zelensky Revokes Odesa Mayor’s Ukrainian Citizenship Over Russian Passport Allegation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revoked the citizenship of Odessa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov after Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) allegedly confirmed that he holds a Russian passport, as reported almost a decade ago by investigative...

Minister highlights territories’ perspective at labour meeting

Created: Oct 06, 2025 12:22 PM (Updated: Oct 06, 2025 03:31 PM) Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, represents Bermuda at the International Labour Organisation's twentieth regional meeting for the Americas in Punta Cana, Dominican...

Ukrainian Intel Confirms Odesa Mayor Trukhanov Has Russian Citizenship

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, that Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov has Russian citizenship. The revelation is the basis for the latest decision from Kyiv to strip Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship, as...

The Hof International Film Festival gears up for its 59th edition

15/10/2025 - From 21-26 October, the vibrant Bavarian festival will screen movies hailing from more than 30 countries, with nine awards up for grabs Über Unterbiberger by Matthias Ditscherlein From 21-26 October, the Hof International Film...

Odesa Mayor Trukhanov Stripped of Ukrainian Citizenship, Vows to Sue Government

[UPDATED: Oct. 14, 5:31 pm , Kyiv time. Updated with confirmation from the Presidential Office and Trukhanov’s comments] Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov was stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship, the Rada TV channel said Tuesday, citing its own...

Moldovan Prime Minister candidate from Sandu’s pro-Western party denies links to Ivanishvili

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Where are No Kings protests in Michigan? See list of locations

A second round of No Kings protests is scheduled across the U.S., including nearly 100 across Michigan this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 18, No Kings demonstrations will take place nationwide and in Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico and Canada to protest...

Conflict in the Caribbean: How far will Trump go?

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is the most expensive warship in the world. It is over 330 meters (1,000 feet) long and cost $13 billion (€11 billion) to build. The colossal ship and its escort vessels are currently bound for the Caribbean...

Trump’s LatAm Offensive Holds Stark Lessons for India

The Panama Canal, one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints, has once again become the epicentre of geopolitical turbulence. In an interview with StratNews Global, Nilanthan Niruthan, Executive Director of the Center for Law and Security...

Proud McConville hits milestone international goal

The defender powered a header into the net from Jamie Donley's corner to give Tommy Wright's side the lead in Belfast on Tuesday evening, before Germany launched a late comeback to inflict defeat on McConville's men. For the 20-year-old, it was a...

The first reaction of Alexandru Munteanu, the potential prime minister: Indeed, I am in talks with the PAS

After reports revealed that Alexandru Munteanu would be nominated as the next Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova — information later confirmed by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu — Munteanu issued his first public statement. “I have received...

If Politicians Can Act, Why Not Diaspora? Shashi Tharoor Urges Indian-Americans to Engage on India-US Issues

Shashi Tharoor in Panama during the Indian delegation's visit for Operation Sindoor outreach. Photo : PTI Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reiterated his concerns about the Indian-American community's lack of advocacy on issues impacting India-US...

Over 50 Mexican Politicians Stripped Of U.S. Visas In Drug Cartel Crackdown

The United States has revoked visas for more than 50 Mexican politicians and government officials as part of the Trump administration’s expanded campaign against drug cartels and their suspected political connections, according to two Mexican...

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians

The US government has revoked the visas of at least 50 politicians and government officials in Mexico amid the Trump administration's crackdown on drug cartels and their suspected political allies, two Mexican officials told Reuters. A handful of...

Antwerp & Rotterdam mayors join forces against drugs

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten and Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg discussed rising drug crimes, youth protection, and cross-border cocaine trafficking; predecessors Aboutaleb and De Wever intercepted major...

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians in new drug war front

MEXICO CITY - The US government has revoked the visas of at least 50 politicians and government officials in Mexico amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on drug cartels and their suspected political allies, two Mexican officials told Reuters....

Panama Prosecutor is Dismissed After a Leak of Intimate Videos

Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported that Ortiz, who served as the sixth prosecutor for Lara State, is charged with corruption, outrage against public decency, arbitrary acts, and incitement of hatred. The videos that sparked the...

Shock as US ‘revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians and government officials’

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Trump administration revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians

The United States has cancelled the visas of more than 50 Mexican politicians and government officials as part of President Donald Trump’s latest push against drug cartels and their suspected political connections, according to two Mexican...