As Germans, we have the advantage of being able to travel to many countries without having to get a visa. But simply presenting your passport when entering the country is no longer enough in many countries. The USA and Canada already require online registration before boarding a plane there. Now other countries are being added. … Read more
Washington. The United States responded to disputed elections in Venezuela on Thursday by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolas Maduro, accusing them of obstructing the vote and human rights violations. Among those sanctioned are the president of the Supreme Court, leaders of the security forces and prosecutors. The measure comes days after the … Read more
The developments in the immigration field are rapid with the turn of Germany, which announced its plans to close the borders. It is recalled that this decision has caused strong reactions in Europe, including Greece, as expressed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. At the same time, Hungary is ready to file a lawsuit against the … Read more
China’s exports grew more than expected in August 2024. According to data from the Beijing Customs Authority, exports rose by 8.7 percent year-on-year to the equivalent of 309 billion US dollars (about 280 billion euros). This means that Chinese exports have increased for the fifth month in a row. Imports increased by 0.5 percent. Analysts … Read more
Washington. U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to maintain its goal of accepting 125,000 refugees next year, according to an internal report to lawmakers seen by Reuters, indicating the surge will continue if Kamala Harris wins the White House. The Biden administration is on track to bring in 100,000 people through the Refugee Admissions Program … Read more
Winder, Georgia. The father of the teenager accused of opening fire at a Georgia high school, killing four people and wounding nine, has been arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, authorities said Thursday. Colin Gray, 54, father of Colt Gray, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder … Read more
Mexico City. In the first seven months of 2024, Mexico established itself as the United States’ top trading partner, after Canada and China, with trade worth more than $486 billion, according to data released by the United States Census Bureau (Census). In July, imports from Mexico to the United States amounted to 41.94 billion dollars, … Read more
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador believes that the silence that U.S. officials have maintained for a week now regarding judicial reform “is seen as a policy of responsibility and prudence.” During his press conference, when questioned about the evolution of bilateral relations with the United States after the pause in ties with the embassy of … Read more
Mexico City. By registering as a Morena senator, Alejandro Murat Hinojosa supported the decision of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to put on hold the relationship with the embassies of the United States and Canada, since, he said, Mexico is a sovereign country and cannot accept interference in the judicial reform that is being discussed … Read more
With the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991, the United States assumed it would dominate the world as the unrivaled hegemon. However, the timing unipolar The American dominance was short-lived. That country’s geopolitical dominance ended with the rise of China, the recovery of Russia after the period of Soviet collapse, and the rapid development … Read more