U.S. seeking to make Cuban asylum seekers stay in Honduras: minister
Honduran Foreign Minister Lisandro Rosales said on Tuesday that negotiations with the United States could make Cuban migrants passing through the Central American country seek refuge there.
Netanyahu election rival Gantz says will work for unity government
The main election rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, centrist Benny Gantz, said on Wednesday that he would work toward a national unity government in a speech that lauded his party’s performance but stopped short of claiming victory.
Malta agrees to take 90 migrants rescued by Italian coastguard
Malta on Tuesday agreed to accept 90 migrants rescued by an Italian coastguard vessel in its search and rescue zone, defusing a stand-off with the new Italian government.
Wary of conflict with Iran, Trump takes go-slow approach to attack on Saudi oil
Known for acting on impulse, President Donald Trump has adopted an uncharacteristically go-slow approach over whether to hold Iran responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities, showing little enthusiasm for confrontation as he seeks re-election next…
Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Zambrano released from custody
The vice president of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled congress, Edgar Zambrano, was released from state custody on Tuesday, four months after his arrest on treason charges, an ally of President Nicolas Maduro and an opposition lawmaker said.
Brazil probe into Vale dam collapse to conclude within days, prosecutor says
A criminal investigation into the fatal collapse of a dam owned by mining firm Vale SA should be concluded in the coming days, a Brazilian prosecutor said on Tuesday, with charges to follow.
Israeli election too close to call, Netanyahu weakened: exit polls
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s battle for political survival looked set to stretch on after exit polls following Tuesday’s election showed the race too close to call and Israel’s longest-serving leader weakened.
Saudi Defense Ministry press conference to show Iranian involvement in Aramco attacks: state TV
A Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman will hold a press conference on Wednesday to provide information about last week’s attack on Aramco, state TV said early on Wednesday.
Migrant mothers and children sue U.S. over asylum ban
More than 125 migrant mothers and children have sued the U.S. government, claiming the Trump administration has violated the rights of asylum-seekers through the arbitrary and capricious implementation of a virtual asylum ban at the southern border.
Florida banking group pushed for sanctions exemption for ordinary Venezuelans
An industry group representing Florida banks pushed for an exemption to U.S. sanctions on Venezuela that were issued last week, executives said on Tuesday, arguing the measures had affected customers with no ties to President Nicolas Maduro.
