UN Votes 130-17 to End US Embargo on Cuba
The UN General Assembly backed ending the US embargo on Cuba 130 to 17 with 25 abstentions, down from 165...
October 28, 2026Section
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Five F1 Regulars Skip Mexico City Practice
At least five Formula 1 regulars will hand their cars to young stand-ins in Friday's first practice in Mexico City....
October 28, 2026
Brazil Shoppers Face 11.3% Sales Tax in 2027
Brazil's Federal Audit Court proposed an 11.3% rate for the new CBS sales tax in 2027, above the 9.21% a...
October 28, 2026
Cabo Verde Markets Give President 86% Odds
Polymarket gives Cabo Verde's President José Maria Neves 86% to win the 15 November election; Kalshi sees a first-round win...
October 28, 2026
South Africa Opens Offices for Local Election
South Africa's Home Affairs offices stay open 2–4 November so voters can get the ID they need for the 4...
October 28, 2026
Serrano Ends Career With 32 Knockout Mark
Amanda Serrano, 38, will retire on 9 January 2027 in San Juan, defending her WBO and WBA featherweight titles against...
October 28, 2026
France Weighed Social Media Shutdown
France asked phone operators about blocking social networks before the next protest weekend, but nothing was cut. Arrests hit 1,314...
October 28, 2026
306 Drone Deaths as Sudan Talks Fail
Geneva talks on Sudan ended 21 October with no ceasefire and neither army present. The UN counts 306 drone deaths...
October 28, 2026
Egypt Fines Mada Masr Editor US$53,500
A Cairo court fined Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah about US$53,500 on 27 October 2026 for running an unlicensed website,...
October 28, 2026
Cartagena Film Festival Prize Fund
The Cartagena Film Festival 2027 lists ten official sections and up to US$100,000 in prizes. It runs 6 to 11...
October 28, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for October 28: Washington pushes a $1.5T Pentagon budget and methane rollback; Bank of Canada...
October 28, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief
Europe Intelligence Brief for October 28: Spain rail collision death toll rises to at least 30; Ukraine local truce holds...
October 28, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief
Asia Intelligence Brief for October 28: ASEAN defense talks open in Cebu amid China's diplomatic downgrade; Kospi surges 6.8% on...
October 28, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief
Africa Intelligence Brief for October 28: Sudan drone strike kills over 100 in Nyala market; Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000...
October 28, 2026
José Madero Plays Two Different Set Lists
José Madero plays Mexico City on 21 and 22 May 2027 at Arena Ciudad de México, with a different set...
October 28, 2026
US Visitors Need a US$80.90 Visa for Anitta
US citizens need a Brazilian e-visa costing US$80.90 before flying to see Anitta in São Paulo on Sunday 31 January...
October 28, 2026
Simple Plan Brazil Tour 2027 Starts in Rio on 13 May
The Simple Plan Brazil tour plays Rio on 13 May, Curitiba on 15 May and São Paulo on 16 May...
October 28, 2026
Rio Christmas Trees Lit Only 5 Weeks in 2025
Rio's two floating Christmas trees were lit only in the evening for about five weeks in 2025, from late November...
October 28, 2026
Twelve Bands, One Bogotá Night, US$52
Concierto de Conciertos Bogotá puts twelve Latin rock and pop acts on one stage at Corferias on Friday 4 December...
October 28, 2026
Metal Singer Floor Jansen in Santiago on 22 April
Floor Jansen in Santiago: the Nightwish singer plays Teatro Coliseo on Thursday 22 April 2027. Tickets from US$52 with fees,...
October 28, 2026