Tag: politics
Brazil’s Lula Considering US Trip Before January Inauguration
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday, Dec. 2 that he...
Cuba’s Municipal Elections See Lowest Turnout in 40 Years
HAVANA, Cuba — The small island nation in the Caribbean saw its lowest level of voter turnout in municipal...
Canada Aims to Boost Defense, Cyber Security in Indo-Pacific to Counteract ‘Disruptive’ China
OTTAWA, Canada — On Sunday, Nov. 27, the Canadian government launched its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy...
Virginia Roundtable Discusses CCP Infiltration in US Business, Social Media, and Entertainment
ASHBURN, Virginia — A community roundtable featuring Attorney General Jason Miyares (R-VA) and Director...
Kevin McCarthy Eyes Coveted Seat As Republicans Close-In On US House Majority
WASHINGTON — With Republicans closing in on a narrower-than-expected majority in the U.S. House of Representatives...
Argentina Strikes $5 Billion Deal With China to Expand Currency Swap
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina has agreed to expand its currency swap deal with China by $5 billion — the Latin...
US Government Stops Taking Debt Forgiveness Applications Following Court Ruling
The U.S. government has stopped accepting new applications for student debt relief, after a federal judge...
Investors Face Uncertainty Over US Midterms, Spending & Regulation
NEW YORK — Investors on Wednesday, Nov. 9 said they were weighing a surprising outcome in the U.S. midterm...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Maintains Silence Following Lula’s Election Victory
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA — President Jair Bolsonaro had yet to concede defeat in Brazil's presidential election...
Rishi Sunak Selected as New UK PM: What You Need to Know
LONDON (Reuters) — Rishi Sunak became England's first prime minister of color on Tuesday, Oct. 25 after...
Boris Johnson or Rishi Sunak Touted as UK’s Next Prime Minister
LONDON (Reuters) — Boris Johnson and his former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading potential contenders...
Contender for NY’s State Senate Dorey Houle Brings ‘Balanced Views’ & Fresh Insight on Crime, Affordability
Hoping to represent constituents from New York's 42nd District, Dorey Houle sat down with Vision Times...