Venezuela’s Attorney General Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leader Edmundo Gonzalez
The opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez had refused to testify about the publishing of voting tallies from the election.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Elon Musk’s X Platform
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court ruled to uphold a countrywide ban and fines on Musk’s X social media platform amid high-profile spat between billionaire and court.
Brazil Supreme Court Orders Shutdown of Elon Musk’s X
Supreme Court of Brazil ordered full suspension of Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the country for refusing to name an in-country legal representative.
Brazilian Supreme Court Threatens to Suspend X Within 24 Hours
X closed operations in Brazil to protect staff, saying its legal representative in Brazil was threatened with arrest if company didn't comply with court order.
Telegram Says Founder ‘Has Nothing to Hide’ From French Police
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO and cofounder of Telegram, has been detained in France but the company says it has done nothing wrong and abides by EU law.
Skyline Assassination? Brazil Plane Crash Story Not Adding Up as Strange New Details Emerge
“Two children, a lawyer and eight cancer doctors were reportedly among the 61 people killed when a plane crashed in a Brazilian city last week.
Maduro Arrests 2,000 Venezuelan Protesters, Vows ‘Maximum Punishment’
On August 3, Maduro announced that 2,000 civilian arrests of protesters have been made and denounced those who contested his win in the recent election.
Japan’s Nikkei Posts Worst Day Since 1987 Black Monday Stock Market Crash
Japanese stocks plunged on Aug. 5 in their biggest drop ever.
Japanese stocks plunged on Aug. 5 in their biggest drop ever, amid concerns about...
US Recognizes Venezuela’s Edmundo González as Winner of Presidential Election
US acknowledged Venezuelan opposition candidate González as winner of country’s presidential election and called for a peaceful transfer of power from Maduro.
3 Americans Freed From Russia in Historic Prisoner Swap
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among 16 freed from Russia in the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War.
Protests Erupt in Venezuela After Disputed Election Results
Protests erupted in Venezuela in wake of disputed election result in which both President Nicolas Maduro and his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, claimed victory.
Paris Olympics Organizers Issue Apology to Christians Over Last Supper Parody
Organizers of the Paris Olympics apologized to Christian and Catholic over parody of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” painting that was part of opening ceremony.
