Manuel Rocha, Ex-US Ambassador to Bolivia, Accused of Covertly Working for Cuba’s Government

Former US ambassador to Bolivia, Manuel Rocha, aged 73, has been accused of covertly acting as a foreign agent for Cuba, according to recently unsealed court documents. The charges allege that Rocha clandestinely aided Cuba’s intelligence-gathering mission against the United States during his tenure as the US ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002 and …

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US Considers Response to Houthi Missile Attacks in Red Sea: What ‘Appropriate Action’ Could Look Like

The ultimate party responsible for the recent missile attacks in the Red Sea is Iran, said the national security adviser. December 4, 2023, 4:13 PM ET • 6 min read Speaking on Monday, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan revealed that the U.S. is coordinating with allies to determine “appropriate action” following the recent …

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International News: UN Receives Report on October 7th Sexual Assault Cases

Israeli airstrikes have once again struck Gaza, targeting crowded areas where residents had been seeking shelter following the expiration of a seven-day cease-fire agreement. Evidence presented at a United Nations meeting hosted by the Israeli ambassador suggests that Hamas committed crimes of sexual violence in an attack on Israel on October 7. Hamas has denied …

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Emergency WHO Board Meeting Called to Address Health Crisis in Gaza

By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization is set to hold an extraordinary session on Dec. 10 to address the dire health situation in Gaza and the West Bank amid the ongoing conflict. The Palestinian representative is advocating for increased medical assistance and the entry of foreign healthcare professionals into the region. …

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