US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees bigger role within NATO Preliminary results put Costa Rican president's handpicked successor ahead
Japan and Australia deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
Costa Ricans vote on outgoing president's conservative populist program
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Costa Ricans support Chaves' successor in presidential election
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold
VIENNA (AP) – Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries – including Saudi Arabia and Russia – say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”  The commitment from the seven countries, also including Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait and Oman.
US sanctions Costa Rican drug network, including a beauty salon

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. imposed sanctions on five Costa Ricans and five Costa Rican entities for allegedly helping to transport tons of cocaine from Colombia, storing the drugs in Costa Rica, then shipping them to the U.S. and Europe.

Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market set more records Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%. The Dow Jones dipped 152 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.9% to its own record.

Activist in Costa Rica denies plot to assassinate president

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) – A Costa Rican activist and government critic accused of plotting to kill President Rodrigo Chaves said Wednesday that the allegations were ridiculous and politically motivated. Costa Rica’s national security chief Jorge Torres told prosecutors Tuesday that a hitman allegedly received a payment to assassinate the president.

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NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party on Monday wrested control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key election. The Election Commission of India released partial results showing the Bharatiya Janata Party won at least 124 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly.

Plot to assassinate Costa Rica's president uncovered

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) – Costa Rica’s national security chief on Tuesday revealed details of an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of presidential and legislative elections.

What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz

The ceasefire in the Iran war abruptly faced its most perilous moment Monday after the United States began trying to open the Strait of Hormuz to allow hundreds of stranded commercial ships sail out.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free while Judge considers immigration issues

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) – A federal judge on Monday questioned whether government officials could be trusted to follow orders barring them from taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into immigration custody or deporting him.

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Costa Rica's congress blocks prosecution of president for election interference

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) – Costa Rica’s legislature on Tuesday blocked an effort by the country’s electoral authority to make President Rodrigo Chaves face charges that he has been using his power to meddle in upcoming elections.

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