New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago

The Biden administration recently removed Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating with U.S. counterterrorism efforts. This marks a significant departure from the previous administration’s stance. In 2021, the Trump administration reaffirmed Cuba’s status as a state sponsor of terrorism, citing ties with Colombia’s ELN guerrillas. The administration also cited Cuba’s refusal to […]

Brazil witnessed a sharp fall in corn prices last January. Safras Consultancy reported an uptick in corn available for sale. Producers aimed to make room for soybean crops, impacting prices across regions. The year kicked off with strong trading. Yet, as consumers filled their reserves, demand slowed. Analysts from Safras & Mercado point out ongoing […]