Former history teacher Yamandu Orsi of the Frente Amplio leftist alliance defeated Alvaro Delgado of the National Party, part of the ruling Republican Coalition, in Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday. A victory for Orsi sees Uruguay shift left after five years of center-right rule.
Leftist candidate Orsi wins Uruguay’s presidential election
EU to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers, says Kallas
Dania Hirch
EUC DISCOURSE
This morning, European Union ministers engage in dialogue on security and sanctions.
Focus remains on uniting member states amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Proposal, Fuelling Escalation in Oil Prices
Dania Hirch
OIL PRICE SPIKE
Trump dismisses Iran’s ceasefire proposal this morning, escalating tensions and resulting in a significant rise in global oil prices.