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Carlos Correa, Venezuelan human rights defender, is released after nine days

Carlos Correa, Venezuelan human rights defender, is released after nine days

The director of the human rights NGO Espacio Público, Carlos Correa,He was released by the Government of Venezuela after nine days in detention. Espacio Público, which had been monitoring the arrest, broke the news that he was released through its networks. “In the first hours of this #16Jan, our director Carlos Correa was released from ...

Big US banks' profits rebound at end of Joe Biden era

Big US banks’ profits rebound at end of Joe Biden era

For all of Wall Street’s enthusiasm for Donald Trump’s economic agenda, The largest banks are ending the Biden era on a high note. The four lenders that reported annual results on Wednesday posted their second-most profitable year ever in 2024, trailing only Joe Biden’s first year as president. The group’s operating and lending income benefited ...

The Princess of Wales visits the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales visits the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment

Catherine, Princess of Wales, (known as Kate Middlteton) visited a London hospital on Tuesday where underwent cancer treatment last year to personally thank doctors for their care and support, his office said. The British princess, 43, received preventive chemotherapy after an abdominal operation a year ago revealed the presence of cancer. For the treatment, which ...

Border cities in Mexico prepare for possible deportations from the US

Border cities in Mexico prepare for possible deportations from the US

El Economista – Mexico City Faced with the possibility of a massive deportation of migrants from the United States, alarms have been raised in Mexico, especially in the northern border states.. Governors, municipalities and civil organizations are working against the clock to face the possible return of thousands of people. In Coahuila, Governor Manolo Jiménez ...

South Korean investigators once again insist on the arrest of former President Yoon

South Korean investigators once again insist on the arrest of former President Yoon

South Korean authorities investigating ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to enter his residence on Wednesday morning. in a new attempt to arrest him on charges of insurrection related to his declaration of martial law on December 3. Video footage showed hundreds of police officers marching along the road leading to his hillside villawhere he ...

Falling inflation in India and falling rupee complicate rate outlook

Falling inflation in India and falling rupee complicate rate outlook

India’s inflation eased last month, while the rupee plummeted to a new record low, giving the central bank reason to remain cautious even as most analysts predict interest rate cuts starting in February. The consumer price index rose 5.22% in December from a year earlier, data from the Ministry of Statistics showed on Mondayremaining well ...

Gaza hostage deal possible before Biden's term ends

Gaza hostage deal possible before Biden’s term ends

The signal comes at a time when Trump has escalated threats against Hamas, a group designated as terrorist by the United States, to accept a hostage deal before his January 20 inauguration or face the consequences. “We are hopeful that an agreement will be reached towards the end of the Biden administration, maybe in the ...

Hollywood celebrities empty their closets to help fire victims

Hollywood celebrities empty their closets to help fire victims

When fires swept through part of Los Angeles this week, Real estate agent Jenna Cooper began asking her friends for clothes and other items to help those in need. Her petition spread quickly through a network of powerful women. actresses like Sharon Stone and Halle Berry responded, providing sweaters, shoes, clothing, bags, belts, pajamas and ...

CEOs of OpenAI, Meta and Uber plan to attend Trump's inauguration

CEOs of OpenAI, Meta and Uber plan to attend Trump’s inauguration

Several prominent tech leaders plan to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration this month, the latest sign that the industry is trying to strengthen its relationship with the president-elect before his return to the White House. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to attend swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20, a company spokesperson said. Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark ...

Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions against Russian oil

Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions against Russian oil

The Biden administration on Friday imposed its most extensive sanctions package to date, targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues, in an attempt to give kyiv and the incoming Donald Trump administration leverage to reach a peace deal in Ukraine. The measure aims to cut Russia’s oil revenues due to the war that began in February ...