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Lithium Argentina Reports 2025 Annual General Meeting Results
ZUG, Switzerland, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) is pleased to announce the results from its annual general meeting held on June 19, 2025 (the “Meeting”). The...

Minister John Steenhuisen on partial lift of poultry imports suspension from Brazil
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is pleased to announce that South Africa will on 19 June 2025 partially lift the import suspension on all poultry and poultry products from Brazil. This decision was taken after the Department of...

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Major fall in irregular arrivals on Canary Islands ― NGO estimates at least 1,865 deaths on migratory routes to Spain so far in 2025 ― Dispute between Canary Islands and central government over ‘redistribution’ of…
There has been a significant decrease in the number of irregular arrivals on the Canary Islands. An NGO has estimated that at least 1,865 people died or went missing on the various migratory routes between Africa and Spain in the first five months...

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Tren de Aragua Gang Member for Attempting to Murder an ICE Officer
This criminal illegal alien faces federal charges including attempted murder of a federal officer and assault of a federal officer with infliction of bodily injury WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest...

The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund, Inc. Announces Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders; Approval of Conversion of Fund to CLO Equity Strategy
MIAMI BEACH, FLA., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUBA) (the “Fund”) today announced that the Fund’s Stockholders have approved the Fund’s conversion from its current investment strategy to focus...

Dynacor Group Announces Election of Directors
MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) (“Dynacor” or the "Corporation"), is pleased to announce that at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 17, 2025, all nominees listed in the management...

Venezuelan National and U.S. Citizen Arrested for Sanctions Evasion and Smuggling in Scheme to Supply Venezuela’s State-Owned Steel Industry
Note: View the criminal complaint. Juan Carlos Cairo-Padron, 56, of Huntsville, Texas, and Thomas Michael Fortinberry, 51, of Decatur, Alabama, were arrested on June 13, 2025 on a federal criminal complaint charging them with violating U.S....

Prime Minister Carney concludes 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit
CANADA, June 17 - In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, co-operation with reliable partners is more important than ever. With G7 partners, Canada will build a new era of collaboration – one rooted in mutual support and resilient...

Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum
CANADA, June 17 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Building on the longstanding relationship between Canada and Mexico, the leaders...

Fact Check: Media’s “L.A. Man” Is Mexican Illegal Alien Who Assaulted ICE Officer
Media continues to fail to report the facts about criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight about Omar Pulido-Bastida—a Mexican illegal alien—who was charged with spitting on an...

Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
CANADA, June 17 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. With a growing strategic partnership, Prime Minister Carney emphasized...

Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele: 3rd meeting of G20 task force on AI, data, governance and innovation for sustainable development
Programme director, Director-General Ms Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, Members of the G20 delegations and guest countries, Esteemed representatives of the African Union, Our knowledge and industry partners, Colleagues, friends, and fellow builders of...

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Monday,...

Mirasol Signs MOU for the Sale of the Virginia Silver Project and Landholdings in Argentina for US$8 Million Plus 2% NSR Royalty
Ampere Metals to acquire Virginia Project for a total consideration of US$ 8.0 million: US$5 million for the sale of the mineral rights and US$3 million for the sale of the landholdings over 5 years of scheduled payments Mirasol will retain a 2%...

Brazil, Italy announce new push and funding on cooling action ahead of COP30
Bonn, 13 June 2025 – Brazil and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a new initiative to address extreme heat through sustainable cooling - Beat the Heat in Cities/Mutirão contra o Calor Extremo - while Italy pledged EUR 2 million in...

Co-Founder of Los Cuinis Drug Cartel Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison; High-Ranking Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Operative Pleads Guilty
Today, a Mexican national and the co-founder of the armed, violent, and prolific Los Cuinis drug cartel was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a major drug trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents, Jose Gonzalez-Valencia,...

Global Times: A new era of shared development and cultural exchange with China: Colombian Ambassador to China
Beijing, China, June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an era marked by unprecedented global transformations, the world stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with deepening deficits in peace, development, security, and governance. As humanity...

Minister Nokuzola Tolashe on meeting with People’s Republic of China embassy
Today, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, and Deputy Minister Mr Ganief Hendricks hosted a meeting jointly with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wu Peng, and the technical team from...

Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe hosts Technical Team and in partnership with Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
Today, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe and Deputy Minister Mr. Ganief Hendricks hosted a meeting jointly with the Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China His Excellency Wu Peng with the Technical Team from China...

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Fourth Health Working Group Meeting of the South African G20 Presidency
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, and dear friends, On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, it is with immense pride and a profound sense of shared purpose that I welcome you to the 4th G20 Health...