https://www.latimes.com/world-nation World & Nation en-US Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:38:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-15/joe-biden-will-speak-about-social-security-in-his-return-to-the-national-stage The 82-year-old Democrat has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, typically the custom for immediate past presidents. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:38:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-15/joe-biden-will-speak-about-social-security-in-his-return-to-the-national-stage https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/about-90-of-migrants-sent-to-el-salvador-lacked-u-s-criminal-record The reality is that of 238 migrants expelled to the Central American country, just a small fraction had ever been charged with serious crimes in the U.S. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:05:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/about-90-of-migrants-sent-to-el-salvador-lacked-u-s-criminal-record https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/eu-tariff-on-hold-for-90-days-to-match-trumps-pause The EU said it will put its retaliation measures against new U.S. tariffs on hold for 90 days and leave room for a negotiated solution. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:29:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/eu-tariff-on-hold-for-90-days-to-match-trumps-pause https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-08/mexico-warns-against-potential-u-s-drone-strikes-on-cartels Amid reports that the Trump administration is considering drone strikes against drug cartels, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated her staunch opposition to any such military action. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:29:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-08/mexico-warns-against-potential-u-s-drone-strikes-on-cartels https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-09/la-trump-tariff-markets Stocks surged after President Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:39:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-09/la-trump-tariff-markets https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-03/south-koreas-constitutional-court-removes-president-yoon-suk-yeol-from-office South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law and had special forces storm the National Assembly, is removed from office. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:50:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-03/south-koreas-constitutional-court-removes-president-yoon-suk-yeol-from-office https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-02/u-s-revokes-visas-of-mexican-band-members-accused-of-glorifying-drug-kingpin The U.S. has revoked the visas of members of Los Alegres del Barranco, after the Mexican band flashed big-screen images of a reputed drug lord during a concert. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:19:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-02/u-s-revokes-visas-of-mexican-band-members-accused-of-glorifying-drug-kingpin https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-13/the-first-trade-war-with-china-was-a-boon-for-vietnam-what-about-now During Trump's first term, tariffs on China were a big win for Vietnam, especially in cities like Haiphong. Now the country's future isn't so clear. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-13/the-first-trade-war-with-china-was-a-boon-for-vietnam-what-about-now https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-12/a-venezeulan-band-tries-to-escape-maduros-shadow Rawayana, a band of Venezuelan émigrés criticized by dictator Nicolás Maduro, won a Grammy and will play Coachella. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-12/a-venezeulan-band-tries-to-escape-maduros-shadow https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-09/israel-syria-assad-middle-east Residents of southwestern Syria say they fear the prospect of an all-out war between Israel and Syria’s new authorities. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:47:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-09/israel-syria-assad-middle-east https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-07/immigration-mexico-tijuana-illegal-entry With the U.S. rebuffing would-be asylum seekers, shelters in Tijuana are no longer full. But some migrants now say they might try to enter the U.S. illegally. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-07/immigration-mexico-tijuana-illegal-entry https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-03-21/shoes-of-the-disappeared-mexicos-growing-symbol-of-loss A ranch used as a training camp by a Mexican drug cartel was littered with burned bodies and discarded possessions. The discovery has sparked calls for justice. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-03-21/shoes-of-the-disappeared-mexicos-growing-symbol-of-loss https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-kill-more-than-90-people-in-48-hours-palestinian-officials-say Israeli troops increase attacks to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages and disarm. Children and women were among 15 Palestinians killed overnight, according to hospital staff. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:53:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-kill-more-than-90-people-in-48-hours-palestinian-officials-say https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/iran-and-the-us-move-to-expert-level-talks-over-tehrans-nuclear-program-after-negotiations-in-rome Iran and the U.S., holding talks in Rome, will have experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, Iran's top diplomat says. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:25:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/iran-and-the-us-move-to-expert-level-talks-over-tehrans-nuclear-program-after-negotiations-in-rome https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/russia-ukraine-swap-prisoners-as-putin-announces-an-easter-ceasefire Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as the two countries exchange prisoners in largest swap since the three-year war began. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:52:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/russia-ukraine-swap-prisoners-as-putin-announces-an-easter-ceasefire https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/legal-group-sues-costa-rica-alleging-the-rights-of-81-children-deported-by-trump-were-violated The children, some as young as 2, are part of a group of hundreds of migrants from mostly Asian countries — Afghanistan, China, Russia and others. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:54:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/legal-group-sues-costa-rica-alleging-the-rights-of-81-children-deported-by-trump-were-violated https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/irs-whistleblower-on-hunter-biden-is-out-as-acting-commissioner-just-days-after-getting-the-job Gary Shapley, who testified to Congress as Republicans reviewed the business dealings of Hunter Biden, will be replaced by Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:00:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/irs-whistleblower-on-hunter-biden-is-out-as-acting-commissioner-just-days-after-getting-the-job https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/maryland-sen-van-hollen-meets-with-abrego-garcia-in-el-salvador-amid-court-fight-over-u-s-return The senator held an airport press conference after returning to the Washington area from El Salvador. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:03:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/maryland-sen-van-hollen-meets-with-abrego-garcia-in-el-salvador-amid-court-fight-over-u-s-return https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-15/nyc-council-sues-to-block-mayor-eric-adams-from-allowing-ice-office-on-rikers-island New York City lawmakers are suing to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration agents to operate in the Rikers Island jail complex. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:58:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-15/nyc-council-sues-to-block-mayor-eric-adams-from-allowing-ice-office-on-rikers-island https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/us-strikes-on-a-yemeni-oil-port-kill-74-people-houthis-say-in-deadliest-attack-of-trump-campaign Yemen’s Houthi rebels say U.S. airstrikes targeting oil port killed at least 74 people and injured at least 171 others Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:01:15 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/us-strikes-on-a-yemeni-oil-port-kill-74-people-houthis-say-in-deadliest-attack-of-trump-campaign https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-25-in-gaza-and-huckabee-makes-first-appearance-as-us-ambassador Israeli airstrikes across Gaza kill at least 25 people, as new U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee makes first public appearance in Jerusalem. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:46:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-25-in-gaza-and-huckabee-makes-first-appearance-as-us-ambassador https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-17/a-us-man-hijacks-a-small-plane-in-belize-and-stabs-people-he-is-fatally-shot-and-plane-lands-safely Chester Williams, Belize police commissioner, identified the hijacker as Akinyela Taylor and said he was a U.S. military veteran. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:58:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-17/a-us-man-hijacks-a-small-plane-in-belize-and-stabs-people-he-is-fatally-shot-and-plane-lands-safely https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/rubio-says-the-us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days Rubio spoke in Paris after talks among U.S., Ukrainian and European officials produced outlines for steps toward peace and appeared to make some progress. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:24:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/rubio-says-the-us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-13/russian-missiles-hit-ukrainian-city-of-sumy-during-palm-sunday-celebrations-killing-more-than-30 Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing more than 30 people. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:24:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-13/russian-missiles-hit-ukrainian-city-of-sumy-during-palm-sunday-celebrations-killing-more-than-30 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/trumps-cruelty-to-migrants-reminds-us-what-easter-is-about Easter is supposed to be a happy time, but all I can think of is the people who persecuted Jesus. At a time when Christians are called upon to embrace Jesus’ message of love and charity, our president continues to revel in a cruelty that’s, well, biblical. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/trumps-cruelty-to-migrants-reminds-us-what-easter-is-about https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race Though the vote tally isn't final, Lee's lead was commanding enough Friday that the San Francisco Chronicle called the race, declaring Barbara Lee to be Oakland’s next mayor. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:25:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-16/harvard-professor-dictatorships-trump Harvard professor Steve Levitsky has spent decades studying democracies and how they fail. He's now raising alarm bells over what he sees as a slide toward autocracy under President Trump. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:06:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-16/harvard-professor-dictatorships-trump https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-17/forget-iphones-trumps-tariff-war-could-reshape-us-economy-and-usher-in-a-new-world-order An extreme, protracted trade war between the U.S. and China brings profound risks that could plunge millions of people into poverty, economists say. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-17/forget-iphones-trumps-tariff-war-could-reshape-us-economy-and-usher-in-a-new-world-order