the americas

TL/DR - Presidential candidate for 2024, Nikki Haley, has retracted a previous statement suggesting that Texas could secede from the United States. She clarified her stance during a conversation with CNN's Dana Bash, stating that the Constitution does not permit states to break away from the union. Haley's clarification follows her initial…

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to reinstate an expanded travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim countries, suspend refugee resettlements, and deport individuals considered to have “jihadist sympathies” if he is re-elected. During his earlier presidency, Trump's signature policy limited travelers from seven…

TL/DR - The US has formally recognised the Cook Islands and Niue, as part of President Joe Biden's efforts to counter China’s rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This comes as part of the administration's broader initiative to engage with Pacific Island nations. In addition, Biden is expected to announce new infrastructure funding for…

TL/DR - Hurricane Idalia is set to intensify significantly as it heads to Florida, with a predicted landfall on Wednesday along the Gulf Coast. The hurricane, which is expected to hit at Category 3 strength, may become the first major hurricane in at least 172 years to hit Apalachee Bay in the sparsely populated Big Bend region. Preparations are…