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Michigan couple arrested in Mexico over payment dispute freed, US special envoy says

4 Apr 2025

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Michigan couple, Christy and Paul Akeo, who were arrested last month in Cancun, Mexico, over a payments dispute with a resort company, have been freed and were on a plane home, U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler told Reuters on Thursday. “They are in the plane right now” on a chartered flight to …

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Mexico says ‘cool-headed’ approach to Trump’s tariffs has paid off

4 Apr 2025

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mexico’s “cool-headed” approach to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has paid off in preferential treatment in his sweeping tariff announcement this week and a close working relationship with his trade team, Mexico’s deputy economy secretary told Reuters on Thursday. Luis Rosendo Gutierrez, undersecretary for international trade, said in …

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Argentina Senate rejects Milei nominees to top court

4 Apr 2025

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s Senate rejected two Supreme Court justice nominees proposed by President Javier Milei, in a setback for the libertarian leader, who accused lawmakers of politicizing the vote. (Reporting by Nicolas Misculin; Writing by Brendan O’Boyle; Editing by Sarah Morland)

Wall Street ends with heavy losses as Trump tariffs ignite global recession fears

4 Apr 2025

By David French (Reuters) – Wall Street benchmarks slumped on Thursday, ending with the largest single-day percentage losses in years, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs ignited fears of an all-out trade war and a global economic recession. A combined $2.4 trillion in stock market value was wiped off of S&P 500 companies, as …

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Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza ‘security zone’

3 Apr 2025

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city of Rafah, part of a newly announced “security zone” they intend to seize. A day after declaring …

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Netanyahu may visit US next week, Trump says

3 Apr 2025

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that he may visit the United States next week. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Jasper Ward; Editing by Caitlin Webber)

US Senate rejects effort to block arms sales to Israel

3 Apr 2025

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a bid to block $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel over the human rights crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza following Israel’s bombardment of the enclave and suspension of humanitarian aid deliveries. The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions …

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US State Dept OKs possible upgrade, recertification of Patriot missiles for Kuwait

3 Apr 2025

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of upgrade and recertification of Patriot missiles to Kuwait for $400 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, it said. (Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Caitlin Webber)

Nicaraguan officials committed ‘systematic repression,’ UN says

3 Apr 2025

(Reuters) – The United Nations on Thursday named 54 officials from Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s government who it said are responsible for serious human rights violations and crimes, in what was described as a “tightly coordinated system of repression.” The officials cited include military officers and members of the ruling party. In a 234-page report, …

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