Mexico
Leader of ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor sect extradited to Mexico, charged with human trafficking
Yoel Alter, who is suspected of holding a senior rank in the cult, was arrested for charges of organized crime and human trafficking in Guatemala in January at the request of Mexican authorities
At least 13 dead, 98 injured after interoceanic train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico
Six killed as Mexican plane carrying burned 2-year-old crashes off Texas coast
Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion
Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says
Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.
FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death
As with many Islamic countries, homosexuality is outlawed in Iran and punishable by death. Many LGBTQ+ Iranians have fled the country, looking for asylum in the United States or the Middle East.
Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say
Also on Thursday, federal officials said they had arrested dozens of people in New Orleans, another Democratic-run city.
Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz submits resignation letter, government sources say
Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz resigns, with his departure under review by the Senate amid rising security concerns and political scrutiny.
Mexican Jews outraged as graffiti in mass protests calls Claudia Sheinbaum 'Jewish w****'
Mexico's Jewish community condemned the antisemitic graffiti targeting President Sheinbaum during an anti-government protest, calling for a rejection of discrimination.
Four dead, four hospitalized after suspected migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, Coast Guard says
In addition to the eight casualties, one person was taken into custody by the US Border Patrol, the Coast Guard said.
Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder
The public safety secretary also said 20 people were arrested and another 20 "referred for administrative offenses."
After Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum groped in the streets, violence against women spotlighted
Video of the incident quickly ricocheted on the internet before being taken down by some accounts, underscoring for many in Mexico the insecurity women face in a country steeped in gender violence.
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
Iran denies allegations of attempted attack on Israel's ambassador in Mexico
“Our embassy stated that we found this allegation so absurd and ridiculous that we did not even think it required an official response from the spokesperson,” Baqaei said.
