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Noboa’s Veto Tightens Rules on Political Parties and Electoral Reforms
Ecuadorian gang’s push into Peruvian Amazon sparks alarm over illegal mining, territorial control, and corruption. The criminal gang Los Choneros, led by the notorious José Adolfo Macías Villamar, also known as ‘Fito’, has extended its operations...

US men to host friendlies against Australia and Ecuador in October international window
The US men’s national team will play friendlies against Ecuador and Australia in the October Fifa international window, the federation announced on Monday. The games will pit the US against two teams that have already sealed their spots in the...
Jimmy Swaggart's rise and fall shaped landscape of American televangelism
DIANE WINSTON USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Published: July 16, 2025 (THE CONVERSATION) Jimmy Swaggart, one of the most popular and enduring of the 1980s televangelists, died on July 1, 2025, but his legacy lives. Along...

Epsteined All to Hell
It’s been a busy week for me. I’m exhausted and it’s only Wednesday, but I figured I’d darn well better get at least one column off before Friday. So, I sat down this morning with my coffee at my elbow to peruse the headlines, which is never a...

American Airlines, Glasswing International join forces to transform St James High School
Students and staff of St James High School gather for a photo with American Airlines and Glasswing volunteers AMERICAN Airlines (AA), the largest airline serving Jamaica, in partnership with the non-profit Glasswing International, joined forces...

Delhi Court Restrains Unacademy From Using ANI's Content, Orders Take Down Of YouTube Videos
A Delhi Court has restrained educational technology company Unacademy from publishing, uploading or using the original videos or any copyrighted work or content of news agency Asia News International (ANI), including on its YouTube channel....

TN yet to send proposal for appointing new Head of Police Force
Shankar Jiwal may get an extension of three months with the approval of the Union government. In an unusual move, the Tamil Nadu government is yet to send the list of Director-General of Police rank officers to the Union Public Service Commission...

Peninsula Dance Fest ready to unleash a global celebration
Judging by geography alone, the Peninsula International Dance Festival is an impressive undertaking. Running July 19-20 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, the fourth annual cultural showcase features more than 200 artists from 21 companies...

Psychedelic retreats show promise in easing depression, PTSD, and reintegration struggles among veterans
A new study has found that military veterans who attended retreats involving psychedelic substances like psilocybin or ayahuasca experienced substantial short-term improvements in mental health, including symptoms of depression and post-traumatic...
LATAM Plans Multi-Million Dollar Retrofits To ‘Flexible’ A319 Fleet
LATAM Airlines Group plans to spend $40 million upgrading 37 Airbus A319s, a subfleet that has provided the company flexibility as it faced aircraft delivery delays. Plans include 19 retrofitted aircraft allotted for domestic and international...

Peru's agro-exports totaled US$4.578 billion from January to May 2025
"In these first months of the year, we have seen how almost all regions of the country have experienced significant growth in their exports, not only due to prices, but also to production volumes," she added. The minister of Foreign Trade and...

Peru’s new amnesty law for human rights abuses sparks anger and international appeal
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Lawyers for victims of human rights abuses during Peru’s armed conflict vowed to appeal to international bodies Thursday to knock down an amnesty law passed by the country’s Congress the previous night. Congress passed the...

Peru: President and Central Reserve Bank Chief coordinate efforts to boost economic growth
Close coordination between the Executive Branch and the issuing authority is essential to ensuring the sustainability of Peru's economic performance, as both institutions are responsible for guiding the country's economic and monetary policies....

Peru: Sol remains firm against U.S. dollar amid global uncertainty
This was stated by Juan Acosta, professor of the Business Administration and International Business program at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC), during an interview with Andina News Agency. "The sol remains firm amid international...

Peru's FA Min: illegal mining surpasses the harmful effects of drug trafficking sevenfold
Likewise, the high-ranking official urged protesting miners blocking the roads "to stop doing so." "We will reestablish the rule of law, we will talk with anyone willing to engage in dialogue, and we will apply the full force of the law to all...

King Charles plans annual family fun day - and it sounds brilliant
King Charles is busy planning Balmoral Castle's Family Day for 2025. The much-loved event takes place at the royal family's Scottish residence across two days before the estate closes to the public on 10 August. "Today, we're looking back at last...

Peru: Agricultural exports could exceed US$50 billion by 2035
"Peru aims for agricultural exports to reach US$50 billion by 2035," he said during the presentation of the Fresh Report 2025 in Lima. The diplomat noted that current annual exports from this sector stand at US$14 billion, making the target a...

Peru: Judiciary prohibits Susana Villaran from leaving Peru for 36 months
"The maximum established by law, which is 36 months, will be imposed; the request by the Public Ministry is well-founded, and a 36-month ban (on leaving the country) is imposed on Susana Villaran," Seventh Preparatory Investigation Court Judge...

Peru: Executive Branch reaffirms commitment to formal mining driving progress
"The Executive (Branch) reaffirms its commitment to formal mining that generates progress, complies with tax obligations, respects labor rights, and maintains a relationship of respect and cooperation with communities," Arana stated. The meeting...

Peruvian Tahiti lime exports grow by 30% despite logistical and weather-related issues
"The Peruvian Tahiti lime export season shows signs of growth, with an estimated 25-30% increase in terms of volume compared to last season. The country has two important export periods: from week 1 to week 23-24, and then from week 40 onwards....