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DRC Ebola outbreak reaches record scale and death toll

404 clusters · 3116 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Ebola outbreak spreads across Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, marking the fastest-growing and deadliest epidemic in the country’s history. As of early September 2026, confirmed cas

US-Iran Conflict: Mediation Efforts and Long-Term War Fears

1857 clusters · 5743 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Donald Trump claims Iran war will end after U.S. midterms

The US-Iran conflict has entered its seventh month, characterized by intense military exchanges and a growing global energy crisis. Following initial retaliatory strikes and missile attacks on Jordanian airbases, the con

Sali Berisha US diplomatic travel and Albanian unrest

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Sali Berisha meets US Republican leaders in Texas

Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, has been granted a United States visa following the removal of his ‘non grata’ status. The status had been imposed by the U.S. Department of State in May 2021 due

Gabon reforms: debt, resource tracking, and economic shifts

60 clusters · 92 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Gabon suspends tax exemptions to address revenue losses

Since the transition began in late 2025, Gabon’s interim government has pursued a reform agenda focused on industrialization and economic diversification. While the nation maintains a 4% growth rate driven by non-oil sec

Security crackdowns and political shifts under de la Espri

26 clusters · 634 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Colombia judge orders President De la Espriella to remove photos of corpses

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

U.S. diplomatic engagement in Latin America

6 clusters · 265 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Marco Rubio outlines U.S. maritime drug interdiction protocols

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded a diplomatic tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru aimed at strengthening security, economic, and political ties under the “Donroe Doctrine” and the “Shield of the Americas

Brazil advances mineral policy and attracts major investment

63 clusters · 249 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil advances new policy for critical minerals and rare earth processing

Brazil is accelerating its critical minerals strategy to transition from a raw-material exporter to a high-value industrial hub. The Brazilian Senate has approved Bill 2,780/2024, establishing a National Policy for Criti

Venezuela earthquake recovery and seismic activity

785 clusters · 4270 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Venezuela delivers 528 homes to earthquake victims

As of early September 2026, recovery from the June 24 twin earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) continues. The death toll is reported between 6,509 and 9,509, with projected material losses of $37 billion. Implementation

US terror label fuels Brazil sovereignty, security clash

59 clusters · 256 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil elections: Organized crime and US terrorist designations

The May 2026 U.S. State Department designation of Brazil’s Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV) as foreign terrorist organizations has triggered a profound diplomatic and security crisis. While the

US sanctions deepen Cuba tourism and humanitarian crisis

56 clusters · 408 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UN Human Rights Council debates impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba

The tourism collapse triggered by the May 2026 U.S. executive order targeting the military conglomerate GAESA has accelerated, leaving the industry in “near-total paralysis.” New data from the National Office of Statisti

Cabo Delgado insurgency and rising security threats

8 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nampula province receives humanitarian aid for malnutrition and terrorism displacement

The insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, linked to the Islamic State, continues to drive humanitarian crises and regional instability. The conflict has resulted in the recruitment of over 400 minors in 2024

Lebanon-Israel conflict: Diplomatic friction and escalation

669 clusters · 2294 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Lebanon security intensifies following Israeli strikes in Nabatieh

Diplomatic efforts to implement the June framework agreement remain fraught as military hostilities and territorial incursions persist. While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has sought international support, he has formal

OAS diplomatic response to Nicaragua crisis

4 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nicaragua protests Costa Rica over calls for military intervention

The Organization of American States (OAS) has moved to address the political crisis in Nicaragua through diplomatic intervention. The OAS Permanent Council approved a resolution, led by the United States, to convene an u

Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms to consolidate Oré

38 clusters · 635 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nicaragua implements constitutional reforms to protect sovereignty

In late July and early August 2026, President Daniel Ortega and Vice-President Rosario Murillo unveiled constitutional reforms to consolidate power. The proposed changes include extending the presidential term from six t

Venezuelan economic and diplomatic developments

5 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Delcy Rodríguez leads labor talks and social program inspections in Venezuela

Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez has engaged in efforts to bolster the national economy through both domestic sector promotion and international diplomacy. Domestically, Rodríguez has focused on economic diver

Venezuela judicial reforms and opposition transition talks

25 clusters · 249 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Venezuela: Calls for judicial reform and autonomy grow

Following the removal of Nicolás Maduro and the installation of an interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s political landscape is undergoing significant institutional shifts. While the National Assembly ha

US sanctions and terrorist designation of Autistici/Inventat

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United States designates Autistici/Inventati as terrorist organization

In late August 2026, the United States government announced sanctions against Autistici/Inventati, a digital collective that has provided independent digital infrastructure and communication services for 25 years. The U.

US Semiquincentennial and Trump administration policies

340 clusters · 2219 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Trump Account program offers retirement savings for children

The United States marked its 250th independence anniversary in early July 2026. President Trump opened celebrations at Mount Rushmore, describing the nation as the ‘most successful, most accomplished and most exceptional

US designation of Autistici/Inventati as terrorist group

7 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Autistici/Inventati closes services after U.S. terrorism designation

The United States Department of State and the Department of the Treasury have designated the Italian-based technology collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) as a ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’ (SDGT) organization.

US administration visa revocation and suspension policy

12 clusters · 661 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US Court strikes down Trump administration's 75-country visa pause

The Trump administration’s visa revocation and suspension policies continue to face significant judicial setbacks. In a 90-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Noël Wise found that the administration unconstitutionally used

US-Brazil tariff dispute and diplomatic escalation

182 clusters · 2110 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty and autonomy

The United States has escalated trade tensions with Brazil by imposing Section 301 tariffs. As of late July 2026, the measures affect approximately 4,000 products worth US$11 billion—representing 26% of Brazil’s exports

US-China AI rivalry intensifies

20 clusters · 180 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US-China AI rivalry intensifies over military tech and rare earths

Since July 2026, the United States and China have expanded their AI competition beyond large language models to energy supply, research spending, and global governance. China’s rapid build-out of coal-fired and nuclear p

AI deepfakes and regulatory response

127 clusters · 588 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil's TSE bans electoral propaganda in taxis and ride-hailing vehicles

In September 2026, Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE) further refined its legal framework for the 2026 election cycle by establishing specific criteria for deepfakes. To be classified as such, content must be AI-gen

US economic and maritime pressure on Iran intensifies

99 clusters · 2241 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Spain's saffron supply threatened by US economic pressure on Iran

The U.S. has transitioned from military campaigns toward an economic ‘stranglehold’ designed to isolate Tehran. Through the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. launched ‘Operation Econ

Maldives legislative and economic reforms

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Maldives President announces state company dissolutions and citizen resort shareholding

President Mohamed Muizzu has implemented a series of legislative and structural reforms in the Maldives focused on land management, economic regulation, and government restructuring. Initial reforms granted the executiv

Mexico-US diplomatic tensions and visa disputes

11 clusters · 297 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: United States deports 2,900 Mexicans to Central American nations

Mexico has transitioned toward a more confrontational foreign policy regarding the United States. Following months of concessions on trade, migration, and drug trafficking, the Mexican government under President Claudia

Norsk Folkehjelp dispute with United States aid conditions

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Norsk Folkehjelp rejects US funding, facing major layoffs

Norsk Folkehjelp has announced it will reject new aid conditions imposed by the United States Department of State, leading to a significant loss of funding and personnel. The organization faces an annual income reduction

South Korean technology firms AI expansion

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Samsung SDS expands AI partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic

South Korean technology companies are expanding their involvement in artificial intelligence (AI) through international strategic partnerships and domestic industrial applications. In the United States, Shinsegae Group

Taliban diplomatic engagement and regional tensions

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Taliban invites U.S. investment in Afghan minerals and infrastructure

Marking the fifth anniversary of their return to power, the de facto Taliban government has issued calls for increased international engagement and peaceful coexistence. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan stated its desi

US-South Korea military exercises and diplomacy shift

13 clusters · 813 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Trump seeks renewed North Korea diplomacy amid midterm elections

President Donald Trump has significantly altered U.S. security dynamics in Asia by reducing the scope of joint military exercises with South Korea. The Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercises, which began on August 17, were