International Crisis

Official reports indicate that over 80 individuals have died in northeastern Colombia amid unsuccessful peace negotiations.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Over the weekend, more than 80 individuals lost their lives in northeastern Colombia amid a surge of violence following the government's unsuccessful attempts to negotiate peace talks with the...

Recent updates from the Middle East: Freed Israeli captive declares she has ‘come back to life’

One of the individuals released from captivity during the initial day of the Gaza ceasefire expressed her relief and happiness on Monday, declaring that she has "returned to life." Emily Damari, at...

Houthis in Yemen indicate they will restrict Red Sea assaults solely to vessels linked to Israel.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a recent development, Yemen's Houthi rebels have indicated a new strategy regarding their maritime operations in the Red Sea. They have stated that their assaults will...

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Poland urges the EU to prioritize security due to challenges at its border with Belarus.

International Crisis @USLive - January 19, 2025, 9:08 pm

POLOWCE, Poland — As Poland assumes its six-month presidency of the European Union, security concerns take center stage amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....

Biden encourages citizens to maintain hope during his last complete day in office in South Carolina.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 19, 2025, 5:05 pm

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — On his last complete day in office, President Joe Biden visited South Carolina, where he encouraged the American public to...

The growth — and possible decline — of TikTok in America

Business @USLive - January 19, 2025, 3:04 pm

The potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. left many of its users and influencers in a state of uncertainty for over four years,...

Avian influenza detected in Georgia’s commercial poultry for the first time during the ongoing national crisis.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 19, 2025, 1:04 pm

In a significant development for Georgia's poultry industry, the highly-virulent strain of bird flu has recently affected a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County,...

Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the right-wing minister who stepped down from Netanyahu’s administration?

International Crisis @USLive - January 19, 2025, 4:10 am

TEL AVIV, Israel — In a significant political shift, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...

Arrest of South Korea’s ousted president follows martial law announcement, sparking riots among his backers

International Crisis @USLive - January 19, 2025, 3:47 am

SEOUL, South Korea — Following the formal arrest of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, his lawyers announced on Sunday that he remains...

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Impeached South Korean president detained following martial law announcement amid rioting by supporters

International Crisis @USLive - January 18, 2025, 7:46 pm

SEOUL, South Korea — The recently impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea was officially arrested early Sunday morning following his initial apprehension...

As a US TikTok ban looms, Trump indicates he is ‘highly likely’ to approve an extension.

Business @USLive - January 18, 2025, 2:31 pm

The deadline for TikTok to avoid a ban in the U.S. is approaching, but users searching for clear information on the implications have not...

Shooter kills two judges in Tehran linked to 1988 execution spree

Business @USLive - January 18, 2025, 12:20 pm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a shocking incident in Iran's capital on Saturday, a man fatally shot two notable hard-line judges known for...

Thirty people hurt in ski lift incident at Pyrenees resort in Spain

International Crisis @USLive - January 18, 2025, 7:51 am

BARCELONA, Spain — An accident at the Astún ski resort, located in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain, has left at least 30 individuals injured,...

Once celebrated as a highlight of Syria’s capital, a train station is now viewed by some as a beacon of post-war...

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 8:58 pm

DAMASCUS, Syria — The Qadam train station, once a celebrated symbol of the Syrian capital's connectivity, served as a crucial transit point...

Over 40 Pakistanis presumed lost at sea after migrant vessel sinks near African shoreline

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 8:11 pm

ISLAMABAD — Authorities are concerned that over 40 Pakistani nationals may have drowned following the sinking of a migrant boat off the Atlantic coast...

Israel’s government endorses a ceasefire agreement in Gaza along with the release of many captives.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 6:21 pm

JERUSALEM — In a significant development, Israel’s Cabinet officially endorsed a ceasefire agreement on early Saturday morning, which is set to facilitate the release...

Court overturns Obama-era policy protecting young immigrant arrivals to the US

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 6:00 pm

A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Friday that takes aim at an Obama-era initiative designed to protect immigrants who came to the...

Ex-CIA analyst admits to disclosing details about an anticipated Israeli strike on Iran

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 1:28 pm

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former analyst for the CIA admitted guilt on Friday for leaking sensitive information regarding a prospective Israeli military action against...

Doorbell camera at a Canadian residence records a meteorite impact.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 1:19 pm

A doorbell camera installed in a Canadian residence has managed to capture both video and audio of a meteorite making contact with the Earth,...

Commerce Secretary Raimondo delivers final critiques of Trump and guidance for Democrats moving forward

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 12:52 pm

WASHINGTON — Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, views Donald Trump as a president-elect whose rhetoric is marked by aggression, yet he appears...

Trump and Xi Discuss Trade, Fentanyl Issues, and TikTok Matters

Business @USLive - January 17, 2025, 11:02 am

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Numerous deceased sea turtles are being found along the coast of India.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 6:33 am

```html BENGALURU, India — In the past fortnight, over 400 endangered olive ridley sea turtles have been discovered washed ashore along the eastern coastline of...

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse receive 14 and 7-year prison sentences in corruption case from Pakistani court.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 4:51 am

ISLAMABAD — A court in Pakistan has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, received...

AP Exclusive: Egypt’s foreign minister calls for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

International Crisis @USLive - January 17, 2025, 2:58 am

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt — On Thursday, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged both Israel and Hamas to swiftly implement a ceasefire agreement regarding...