Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near

by News Feed Editor | May 16, 2026 | World

Colombia’s citizens’ rights office says the violence could hinder the ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of the May vote to replace Gustavo Petro. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026Two presidential campaign staffers have been killed in Colombia just two weeks...

Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election

by News Feed Editor | May 16, 2026 | World

Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect his race against incumbent Lula.A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da...

Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks

by News Feed Editor | May 16, 2026 | World

NewsFeedTaiwan stressed that it is a “sovereign and independent” nation after US President Donald Trump raised uncertainty over a major weapons sale to Taipei. The Chinese government pledged to deepen security cooperation with the US while insisting that Beijing has...

Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests

by News Feed Editor | May 16, 2026 | World

NewsFeedMilitary police in Bolivia arrested demonstrators, and used tear gas to try and disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests. Rallies over fuel shortages, due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, blocked roads, even after a deal was signed on...

Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel

by News Feed Editor | May 16, 2026 | World

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026As the Eurovision Song Contest took to the stage for the Saturday night final in Vienna,...

Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?

by News Feed Editor | May 16, 2026 | World

Both sides target each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March.Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been tense since the Taliban took power in 2021.On Monday, Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat after an attack claimed by the Pakistan...