Statue of Christopher Columbus Unveiled as Part of Trump ‘anti-woke’ Crusade
UNITED STATES - The 13-foot statue placed outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, is a replica of one toppled in Baltimore during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd.
Ten Haitian Officials Detained in Passport Fraud Case
HAITI - Authorities say Director General Antoine Jean Simon Fay-Nay-Lon (Fénélon), along with nine other employees were detained after a police operation requested by prosecutors in Port-au-Prince.
Venezuelan Workers Protest Over Wages
VENEZUELA - Protesters say Venezuela's minimum wage is now worth just cents per month, after years of hyperinflation that has eroded purchasing power according to AFP.
Guatemalan Government Seeks to Subsidize Fuel Amid Rising Prices
GUATEMALA - President Bernardo Arévalo says his government has introduced several bills in congress, including one aimed at lowering the cost of diesel, according to EFE News.
Sources: U.S. Expected to Send Soldiers From 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East
UNITED STATES - The United States is preparing to send thousands of troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the plan who spoke to Reuters.
Cuba Says Its Military Is Preparing For A Potential U.S. Attack
CUBA - Cuba says its military is preparing for the possibility of aggression from the United States, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
Kenyan Mission To Haiti Returns Home, Some Officers Remain
HAITI - Kenyan police are beginning a gradual draw-down from the multinational security support mission in Haiti, as a new U.N.-backed force prepares to take over security operations.
U.S. Airport Disruptions Continue, Senators Chase Deal To End Standoff
UNITED STATES - Major travel disruptions are spreading across the United States as senators race to end a partial Homeland Security funding shutdown that has left thousands of airport screeners working without pay.
ICE Agents Deployed To More Than Dozen U.S. Airports Amid Staffing Gaps
UNITED STATES - U.S. Immigration agents are now being deployed to more than a dozen airports across the country as staff shortages among unpaid security screeners trigger major delays for travelers.
Trump Says Iran Talks Have Been Very Good, Tehran Wants To Settle
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is in contact with a "respected" Iranian leader and claims a deal to end the war with Iran could come as early as this week.