With the killing of "El Mencho," the Mexican government seems to have ended its truce with the country’s drug cartels. Who was the drug boss, and what is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG?
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing trial in The Hague for his unprecedented "war on drugs," which has killed thousands. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, the war on drugs continues.
US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is seen as a preview of the message Republicans intend to send ahead of November’s mid-term elections. Trump is expected to focus on domestic issues.
The Druzhba serves as the primary conduit for Russian crude deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia. Shipments through the pipeline have stalled since the end of January.
French President Macron has accepted the resignation of the director of the Louvre Museum. Laurence des Cars was under fire ever since robbers stole priceless jewelry from the world-famous museum last year.
Last fall, Albanian PM Edi Rama presented the world’s first virtual minister, "Diella." Actor Anila Bisha says she never gave her consent for her voice and image to be used for the avatar and has filed a lawsuit.
As governments across Southeast Asia respond to public anger over corruption, experts warn that crackdowns could serve as an excuse for those in power to punish their rivals and protect vested interests.
Not enough media or political attention is given to grave hunger crises in the Global South, according to analysts. Reports also say far more is spent on weapons than food relief.
European officials are asking Washington for clarity on Donald Trump’s new 15% tariff before they can move ahead with the deal.
London police arrested former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson over his ties to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
