Benjamin Scott

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Trump Orders Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers’ Exports

The Trump administration has officially declared plans to impose a Venezuelan oil tanker blockade. The measure is an…

Australia and Vanuatu Sign $328M Regional Pact

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a 10-year security arrangement for the Pacific for A$500 million (US$328 million). The…

US-Brazil Trade Sanctions: Political and Economic Implications

In recent months, political and economic tensions between the US and Brazil have grown, leading to the US-Brazil…

Lula Responds to US-Brazil Trade Tariff Dispute

The trade tariff fight between the US and Brazil got worse after US President Donald Trump made a…

Record Tropical Forest Loss in 2024: Urgent Actions Needed to Protect Our Planet

With a record tropical forest loss in 2024, the planet saw a terrible environmental milestone that emphasizes the…

Understanding José Mujica’s Legacy: The Humble Leadership of Uruguay’s Iconic President

Former Uruguayan president JosĂ© Mujica is still a legendary person in the world of politics. JosĂ© Mujica is…

Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope from Peru Leads with Humility and Hope

Pope Leo XIV's ascent marked a turning point for the Catholic Church historically. The Church is headed for…

Tragic Honduras Plane Crash Off Honduran Coast Claims 12 Lives

Following a Monday night jet crash off Honduras's Caribbean coast, at least twelve persons have perished. Just seconds…

Venezuelan Opposition Activist Dies in Jail: Was His Death Preventable?

Leader of the Vente Venezuela party in Trujillo state Reinaldo Araujo was arrested in January amid anti-government demonstrations…

Chile Power Crisis: What Caused the Nationwide Blackout?

A significant Chile power outage left many areas without energy and cast darkness over most of the nation.…

Panama Denies US Claims of Free Transit for Government Vessels Through Canal

In response to White House assertions, Panama has refuted rumors that it agreed to let U.S. government ships…

Surge in Displacement Due to Gang Violence in Haiti: Over One Million Affected

The number of people displaced by gang violence in Haiti has surged dramatically, with the United Nations' International…

Biden to Remove Cuba’s State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation as Part of Prisoner Release Deal

Washington: January 2025 As part of a broader agreement that includes the release of hundreds of inmates, President…

Panama Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Canal Amid Trump’s Controversial Remarks

Reiterating that its sovereignty over the Panama Canal is "non-negotiable," Panama has responded to remarks made by US…

Haiti’s Struggle: A Nation Torn by Gang Violence and Famine

A two-year-old child called Shaina sleeps linked to an intravenous drip in one of Haiti's few surviving functional…