↑ Politics and Government Chile Poised for Right-Wing Victory as Crime Fears Sweep Latin America - Security has become a top concern for voters across the region who are calling for iron-fisted measures. In Chile, the issue is pushing the country to the right.Zelensky Offers Compromise Before Latest Round of Peace Plan Talks - Ukraine’s president is meeting with U.S. negotiators on the latest plans to try end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO, at least for now, if he got strong security guarantees.Deadly Attack in Syria on U.S. Troops Exposes Growing Challenges for Country’s Leader - The attacks further complicate President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.AfD Pushes to Publish German Information That Officials Say May Help Russia - Opponents of AfD lawmakers say that their push to publish sensitive details about national security could benefit Russian military planning.U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says - The Pentagon said two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra while supporting counterterrorism operations.U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says - Injuries were reported in an attack that the Syrian government’s news agency said happened near the ancient city of Palmyra.Thailand Says Trump Call About Cambodia Conflict Is Set for Friday - President Trump’s planned intervention comes as the hostilities entered their fifth day and appeared to escalate, and while Thailand moves toward early elections.Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Imports - The tariffs will apply to goods from China and other nations. Washington has been pressuring Mexico to move away from dealing with China.María Corina Machado Appears in Norway After Missing Nobel Ceremony - María Corina Machado, who spent over a year in hiding in Venezuela, greeted supporters in Oslo, hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in her name.Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says - The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.