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Caribbean

Bahamas: CARICOM praises peaceful general elections

The CARICOM election observer mission praised the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Bahamas’ general elections held on May 12. Prime Minister Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party secured a strong parliamentary majority, winning 33 out of 41 seats.

Americas

Cuba: Government open to U.S. humanitarian aid amid energy crisis

Cuba announced it is willing to review a proposed $100 million humanitarian aid package from the United States as the island faces a severe energy crisis. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla criticized ongoing U.S. sanctions while emphasizing that fuel shortages continue to trigger major blackouts and public protests across the country.

Mexico: Army deployed to Guerrero after surge in violence

Mexican authorities deployed the army and National Guard to Guerrero following violent clashes linked to criminal groups. More than 2,000 residents have reportedly been displaced as security forces attempt to restore order in the region.

United States – Cuba: Washington increases pressure on Havana

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe made a rare visit to Havana for talks on security and economic stability. At the same time, the United States is reportedly considering charges against Raúl Castro over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue aircraft incident.

China – United States: Trump and Xi announce new trade agreements

During a summit in Beijing, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping announced new trade agreements involving agriculture, energy and aviation. The leaders also discussed Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and Taiwan as both countries seek to stabilize bilateral relations.

Canada: New asylum law faces constitutional challenge

Canadian refugee lawyers are preparing a constitutional challenge against the federal government’s new asylum legislation, which imposes stricter deadlines for refugee applications. Critics argue the law could undermine fundamental protections for asylum seekers.

Europe

Special tribunal created against Vladimir Putin

Thirty-six countries approved the creation of a special tribunal in The Hague aimed at prosecuting Vladimir Poutine for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. European leaders described the move as a major step toward international accountability.

Denmark: Queen Margrethe hospitalized

Margrethe II underwent angioplasty after suffering chest pains. Danish royal officials confirmed that her condition remains stable.

New Zealand: Māori Queen meets King Charles III

Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po met Charles III at Buckingham Palace to strengthen historical and cultural ties between the Māori people and the British Crown.

Middle East

Iraq: Ali al-Zaidi becomes Prime Minister

Ali al-Zaidi officially became Iraq’s youngest prime minister at age 40. His government faces growing pressure from Washington to curb the influence of Iran-backed armed groups.

Africa

DR Congo: New Ebola outbreak raises alarm

A new outbreak of Maladie à virus Ebola has been confirmed in Democratic Republic of the Congo, with at least 65 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases reported in Ituri province.

DR Congo: Human Rights Watch accuses M23 rebels of war crimes

Human Rights Watch accused the M23 rebel group and Rwandan forces of war crimes and abuses committed in Uvira during the occupation of the eastern Congolese city in late 2025.