Champions Cup has a jeopardy problem: can anyone stop the Top 14 giants? A seventh consecutive French title looks likely with lopsided odds again favouring Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Canada OAS payment increase: Seniors to get more money from October 28 as 2026 benefit rises 1.4% — new monthly amounts, GIS, payment dates and tax rules explained Canada's Old Age Security (OAS) payments are set to increase by 1.4% for the October to December 2026 quarter, giving millions of seniors a higher monthly benefit. The new rate will apply from the October 28 payment. Here’s what seniors need to know about the estimated new OAS and GIS… The Economic Times · Sep 21
A Global Anti-Corruption Summit is Coming to the DR. The Data Show a Messier Picture Dominican Republic will host December's global anti-corruption summit while still drafting its first national strategy. Here's what the data show. Latin Times · Sep 21
What the OAS Says Happens Next After Bolivia Extended Its State of Emergency by 90 Days Bolivia extended its state of emergency by 90 days as the OAS reviews a revised death toll, a new police deal and an unresolved fuel crisis. Latin Times · Sep 19
Salazar's Nicaragua Hearing Covered China, Russia and the OAS All at Once — Here's What Was Actually Said A House hearing on Nicaragua covered China's stalled $500M airfield, Corinto's port deal and OAS sanctions — here's what was verified and what wasn't. Latin Times · Sep 16
High-Stakes Nicaragua Hearing on Ortega-Murillo Regime Finally Set for Sept. 15 by House Panel A twice-postponed House hearing on Nicaragua finally has a date, two days before a rare OAS session on a country that already left the bloc. Latin Times · Sep 13
Inside Bolivia's Plan for Gun-Free OAS Police as Two Deadlines Close In Bolivia asked the OAS for unarmed police after 53 days of blockades, but a corrected death toll and two separate deadlines show the crisis isn't over. Latin Times · Sep 11
Who Are Peru's New Ambassadors? Mostly Political Allies, Not Diplomats Keiko Fujimori filled five key embassies with political allies and recycled officials, reviving debate over Peru's foreign service and U.S. ties. Latin Times · Sep 10
Sheinbaum Says Nicaragua Must Choose Its Own Fate. A Rights Group Asks: Choose With What Ballot? WOLA challenges Sheinbaum's Nicaragua defense, noting Ortega's Assembly just barred 452 dissidents from ever running for office again. Latin Times · Sep 5
Canadians could get up to $1,507.65 from Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and $827.17 from Old Age Security deposits (OAS) this week: Check payment date, eligibility and more Canadians could receive their next CPP and OAS payments on August 27, 2026, with eligible seniors potentially receiving up to $1,507.65 in CPP and $827.17 in OAS. This year, Canadians saw their CPP and OAS payments increase. Here's who qualifies, how payments are calculated and what recipients should know before… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments coming this week: Check date, how much Canadians can receive, eligibility rules and who qualifies for the 2026 government benefits Canadians are keeping an eye on their bank accounts as a couple of government benefit payments are scheduled to be deposited next week. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments are scheduled for August 27, 2026, Thursday in Canada. Here’s how much eligible Canadians can receive, plus… The Economic Times · Aug 24
Mexico Sits Out as the OAS Moves to Confront Ortega Over Nicaragua's Vanishing Elections Mexico sat out an OAS vote for emergency Nicaragua talks, breaking from a 29-1 hemispheric consensus and its own nonintervention doctrine. Latin Times · Aug 21
OAS warns Haiti needs help as it prepares to hold elections for the first time since 2016 The secretary general of the Organization of American States says that Haiti needs help fighting gangs and seizing back territory as it prepares to hold general elections for the first time in more than a decade The Independent UK · Aug 19
Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections Japan and the Organization of American States have signed a deal to award Haiti a $3 million grant to help it register voters as the troubled country prepares to hold general elections for the first time in more than a decade The Independent UK · Aug 18
The Economic Times · Aug 1 View: Malvinas, the strength of a just cause "2 April and 10 June mark defining moments in our national memory. However, the responsibility to safeguard our sovereign rights transcends any anniversary. Malvinas is a cause that demands our commitment every day. And it is that conviction which inspires every step of our foreign policy."
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Summer style SOS: 51 genius fashion and beauty tips for sticky days and sweaty nights From frozen hot-water bottles to a frizzy hair hack – our fashion team share their wisdom
The Conversation · Feb 24 Cuba has survived 66 years of US-led embargoes. Will Trump’s blockade break it now? After toppling Venezuela’s leader earlier this year, the Trump administration has turned its sights on Cuba. The near-total blockade of the island is now posing the greatest challenge to the government since the Cuban missile crisis in 1962.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Cuba announces days of mourning following deaths of officers in US Venezuelan strike Cuba and Venezuela maintain close economic and political ties, with agreements spanning security and energy
Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025 Ondas Holdings Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.
Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025 Ondas Raises Outlook Again, Stock Soars Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) shares rose Thursday after the company posted another quarter of rapid expansion, reporting third-quarter revenue of $10.1 million, which beat the $7.039 million analyst estimate and rose 582% from a year earlier.
The Conversation · Oct 24, 2025 The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis Sixty-three years ago, President John F. Kennedy single-handedly brought the world back from the brink of nuclear war by staring down Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev over the Cuban missile crisis. At least, so goes a standard U.S.-centric interpretation of events.
International Business Times · Jul 3, 2025 Inter-American Court Says States Must Protect People From Climate Change The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas An unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades is roiling countries in the Caribbean and the Americas
Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025 Haitian Gangs Are Moving On To Take The Last Neighborhood They Don't Control In The Capital Gangs are closing on the last neighborhood they don't control in the capital, Port-au-Prince. They demand to be given a seat a the negotiation table
Latin Times · May 28, 2025 U.S. Military Contractor Reportedly Looking To Send Haitian-American Mercenaries To Fight Gangs U.S. military contractor Erik Prince has reached a deal with Haiti's transitional government to also operate drones and target gang members