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Brazil's Lula and Sánchez of Spain headline meetings of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Brazil's Lula and Sánchez of Spain headline meetings of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is starting a two-day visit to Spain where he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez will meet with other leaders, mostly of mid-to-small-sized countries, who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right
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Brazil's President Lula and Spain's Sánchez Lead Progressive Leaders Meeting in Barcelona

Brazil's President Lula and Spain's Sánchez Lead Progressive Leaders Meeting in Barcelona

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has commenced a two-day visit to Spain, where he and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez are meeting with other leaders concerned about the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right. The meetings aim to reinforce multilateral agreements and promote peace, amidst criticism of U.S. and Israeli actions in Iran. Lula and Sánchez have signed 15 agreements covering trade and satellite connections, and are set to participate in the IV Meeting in Defense of Democracy, a forum launched by Brazil and Spain in 2024.
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World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is under strain

World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is under strain

The United Nations secretary-general warns that international law is eroding
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Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

Colombia's Petro warns of Latin American 'rebellion' if US doesn't rethink policy

MADRID, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could lead to a "rebellion" against Washington's influence, Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais published on Saturday.
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Estonian Minister Affirms NATO Stability Amid U.S. Defense Commitment

Estonian Minister Affirms NATO Stability Amid U.S. Defense Commitment

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has expressed confidence in NATO's stability and the United States' commitment to defending its allies, despite recent strains within the alliance. Pevkur emphasized that Europe is not yet prepared to stand militarily on its own and called for increased defense spending among NATO members. Estonia is set to spend 5.1% of its GDP on defense this year, one of the highest among NATO countries. The minister also highlighted the importance of resolving the conflict in Iran to allow the U.S. to focus more on Ukraine, which remains a significant concern for the region.
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Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

By Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities:
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Estonian Minister Confirms US Commitment to NATO Amid Tensions

Estonian Minister Confirms US Commitment to NATO Amid Tensions

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has expressed confidence in the United States' commitment to defending NATO allies, despite recent tensions. During a visit to Vilnius, Lithuania, Pevkur stated that he trusts the US and other allies to support Estonia if Russia were to attack. This assurance comes amid President Trump's threats to withdraw the US from NATO over European members' refusal to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. Additionally, Trump's plans to acquire Greenland from Denmark, a NATO ally, have caused further unease within the alliance. Estonian intelligence has warned that Russia is stockpiling ammunition for potential future conflicts, raising concerns about Europe's readiness to confront Moscow independently.
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Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him

Spain's Sanchez says Venezuela's Machado declined to meet him

BARCELONA, April 17 (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was offered a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his government during her visit to Spain but she declined because she did not consider it "opportune", Sanchez said on Friday.
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Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

Finance ministers, stung by hit to economies, call for full Iran war ceasefire

By William Schomberg WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from almost a dozen countries led by Britain called on the U.S., Israel and Iran to implement their ceasefire in full on Wednesday and said the conflict would weigh on the global economy and markets even if it was resolved soon.
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Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

April 15 (Reuters) - Senior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford Motor, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems
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Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos