Americas
Japan, US hold joint air drills amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions
Exercise involves 2 US B-52 bombers and 6 Japan-operated fighter jets including F-35s and F-15s
Japan, US hold joint air drills amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions
Exercise involves 2 US B-52 bombers and 6 Japan-operated fighter jets including F-35s and F-15s
Mexican Senate approves up to 50% tariffs on imports from China, Asian nations
Beijing describes approval of hikes as 'unilateral and protectionist,' urging Mexico to reconsider the move
Canada’s ambassador to Washington quits as key trade talks with US stall
Kirsten Hillman announces she will step down while CUSMA trade pact undergoes review, saying she will 'remain available' to support Canada’s negotiating team
Colombian president says Venezuela must defend itself with democracy, not force
'Bolivar’s homeland is defended with democracy' says Petro, urging Maduro’s government to pursue amnesty and transitional government
Former Bolivian president Luis Arce detained in corruption probe
Arce arrested in La Paz on corruption charges linked to his time as economy minister, just weeks after handing over power to election winner Rodrigo Paz
US urges immediate release of Yemeni staff detained by Houthis
State Department says detentions and 'sham proceedings' show pattern of intimidation