A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections

Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

By Ana Ionova

Brazilian president says he has ‘forbidden’ Trump adviser from visiting country

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva revokes Darren Beattie’s visa in retaliation for Brazilian health minister being denied visa for US Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he has “forbidden” one of Donald Trump’s advisers from visiting the South American country in retaliation for his health minister being denied a US visa. Darren Beattie, a far-right political strategist who was recently tapped for a senior advisory role on Brazil, had reportedly hoped to use a trip to the country...

By Tom Phillips in Tiradentes

Beijing warns US over Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong and Taiwan arms sales ahead of Trump visit

Beijing on Friday warned Washington against making moves involving Hong Kong or Taiwan ahead of the coming visit by US President Donald Trump later this month. It condemned United States’ calls for the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and reiterated opposition to American arms sales to the self-ruled island. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Lai “should be severely punished according to the law”, and accused...

By Cao Jiaxuan

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

‘The president wants you right away’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pulled from live broadcast; viewers say his voice was ‘shaken’ — watch

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was unexpectedly summoned by Donald Trump during a live Sky News interview. He returned nearly two hours later, dismissing claims of presidential stress and asserting confidence in the administration's handling of the Iranian mission.

By TOI World Desk

Candace Owens shares new Charlie Kirk shooting video; slammed amid warning to ‘enemies’: ‘Utterly shameless'

Candace Owens has shared many conspiracy theories in the wake of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk's killing and today shared a new clip of the moment he was shot.

Colombia, Venezuela bilateral meeting called off shortly after Petro-Trump call - The Straits Times

Colombia, Venezuela bilateral meeting called off shortly after Petro-Trump call  The Straits Times

Trump could sell arms, interceptor missiles, to Taiwan after China visit, sources say

With a price tag of about $14 billion, the arms deal would be the largest ever for the democratically governed island, which faces steadily rising military pressure from China.

US plans record arms deal for Taiwan amid rising military tensions with China

Sources say deal, largest ever for Taiwan, includes advanced air defence systems and missile capabilities

By Reuters

Colombia’s government says Petro and Trump called ahead of Venezuela meeting

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump spoke on the phone ahead of a planned meeting with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, the President’s Office said Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, the President’s Office said the two leaders “discussed the economic reactivation on the border [with Venezuela] and […] The post Colombia’s government says Petro and Trump called ahead of Venezuela meeting appeared first on Colombia News.

By Adriaan Alsema