A U.S. federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Trump’s executive order granting state and local governments the power to reject refugees from resettling in their jurisdictions. Read more U.S. court blocks Trump order allowing local leaders to refuse refugees

Oil prices rose on Thursday to the highest level in nearly a month, after jumping 5% in the previous session, driven by increased demand forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as major economies recover from the pandemic.

Read more Oil hits one-month highs as IEA, OPEC raise forecasts
Russian President Vladimir Putin officially congratulated Democrat John Biden today on his victory in the US presidential elections, said a statement from the Kremlin press service. Read more Putin congratulates Biden on victory in US presidential elections
More than 3,300 people who have entered Mexico in caravans since October are currently seeking asylum in the country as many flee violence and persecution, according to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more More than 3,300 Migrants Fleeing 'War zone-like Conditions' Seek Asylum in Mexico

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, reiterated today her wishes for the recovery of Pope Francis, who remains in a delicate state of health, and defined him as a man who represents a lot for humanity.

Read more Pope Francis represents a lot for humanity, says Sheinbaum