Colombia’s presidential race is between two models: far-right neoliberalism and progressivism
Colombia

Colombia’s presidential race is between two models: far-right neoliberalism and progressivism

Cepeda and de la Espriella are running on two diametrically opposed visions for the country, which has polarized the election to a degree rarely seen before.

Pablo Meriguet
June 19, 2026
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa
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Noboa autoriza la presencia de militares extranjeros en Ecuador y les promete inmunidad

La decisión se tomó tras el retorno del presidente ecuatoriano de Estados Unidos. Varios políticos de oposición muestran que la decisión se basa en el fracaso de la política de seguridad de Noboa y advierten sobre el peligro para la oposición de la pérdida de soberanía.

Pablo Meriguet
June 19, 2026
Sheikh Naim Qassem
Lebanon

We broke the ‘Greater Israel’ project, says Lebanese resistance leader Sheikh Naim Qassem

The inclusion of Lebanon in the US-Iran deal is a victory, said the Hezbollah leader, although Israel has continued to attack the southern part of the country on a daily basis.

Aseel Saleh
June 19, 2026
Displaced children and families from el-Fasher
Sudan

Sudanese survivors file war crimes complaint against RSF in Kenya

A landmark war crimes complaint was filed in Kenya against 10 RSF commanders accused of atrocities committed during Sudan’s ongoing conflict.

Nicholas Mwangi
June 18, 2026
US killed three Indian sailors last week during its blockade of Iran
India United States

US killed three Indian sailors last week during its blockade of Iran

Opposition parties also condemned the Narendra Modi-led government for failing to strongly condemn the US aggression, accusing it of surrendering India’s sovereignty to imperialist dictates.

Abdul Rahman
June 18, 2026
Lockheed Martin launches missile test
United States

Pentagon pushes Lockheed Martin, GM to ramp up US weapons production

The Donald Trump administration, following reports of the rapid dwindling of stockpiles during its war with Iran, is now seeking to accelerate and expand the production of weapons in the country.

Abdul Rahman
June 17, 2026
Felix Tshisekedi DRC
DR Congo

Push for referendum in DR Congo sparks protests over possible Tshisekedi third term

Opposition groups in the DRC fear that the bill could pave the way for a referendum on constitutional amendments, including on the presidential mandate. Protests have been heavily repressed.

Nicholas Mwangi
June 17, 2026
Youth play soccer in Gaza
Palestine

Palestinian factions: We categorically reject unilateral disarmament

The factions set the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the Gaza strip as a prerequisite for advancing to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Aseel Saleh
June 17, 2026