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06/25/2026
The cost of Geoeconomic coercion
WASHINGTON, USA – As geopolitical tensions rise, countries like to flex their economic muscle. But as appealing as they might be, sanctions, tariffs, and export bans come at a price.Jeffry Frieden is a professor of international and public affairs and political science at Columbia University.In this

06/25/2026
Venezuela rocked by double earthquake – ‘Real Tragedy’ in La Guaira
Emergency services were deployed in Caracas and nearby states, with early reports of casualties and dozens of collapsed buildings.By VenezuelanalysisCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela suffered two successive major earthquakes on Thursday afternoon that caused devastating damage.Authorities

06/25/2026
OAS Observation Mission in Peru highlights guarantees of the post-electoral review process
USA / PERU – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Peru continues to monitor the post-electoral phase and reiterates that the official count of the Second Presidential Election is being conducted in accordance with the applicable legal framework.The
06/24/2026
Antigua – Barbuda champions a strong, independent OAS at 56th General Assembly
PANAMA / ANTIGUA — Sir Ronald Sanders, head of delegation and ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, delivered a principled and forward-looking statement at the 56th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Panama City, Panama, reaffirming his country’s unw
06/24/2026
Caribbean leaders and development partners call for faster action on debt and resilience financing
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean leaders, multilateral development banks, credit rating agencies, and development finance experts have called for accelerated action to expand financing solutions that can help countries reduce debt burdens, create fiscal space, and strengthen resilience to future sho

06/24/2026
Five Eyes warn of AI shift in cyber risk
As the leaders of the Five Eyes cyber security agencies, we are united in our call to action: the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead.WELLINGTON, New Zealand – While AI will help us improve cyber defence over

06/24/2026
TSA – Google Wallet launch new TSA PreCheck Touchless ID opt-in experience
– TSA PreCheck Touchless ID offers effortless airport security screening WASHINGTON, USA — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced a new partnership with Google Wallet, introducing a more seamless way for eligible travellers to opt in to TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID. Google Wa
06/24/2026
IDB Invest supports modernization of the São Borja–Santo Tomé International Bridge between Brazil and Argentina
WASHINGTON, USA - IDB Invest will support the modernisation of the São Borja–Santo Tomé International Bridge, a key cross-border connection between Brazil and Argentina, through a financing package of $35 million to CS Rodovias Mercosul.The project includes the rehabilitation of the international br
