China-Caribbean economic summit to discuss ‘new opportunities’
According to Chinese state media Xinhua, the September 12-14 ministerial meeting in Hainan, China, will concentrate minds on emerging sectors…
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African leaders reiterate demands for UN Security Council reform
They articulated a compelling case, highlighting how the legacy of colonialism and its lingering effects have left the continent…
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US officials foil Election Day terrorist attack
According to a criminal complaint filed today, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, conspired and attempted to provide material support to ISIS and…
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Former law enforcement officer, 43, pleads guilty to sex crimes with minors
Justin Bradley Durham, 43, of Rolla, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of production of child pornography, two…
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Cuba begins damage assessment after three earthquakes in three hours
Several Jamaicans took to social media when the first and second quakes occurred at 9:50 AM and 11:49 AM local time respectively.
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Haitain militia leader ‘Barbecue’ escapes police ambush
Cherizier, a former Haitian police officer, is the leader of the Viv Ansamn revolutionary group who has repeatedly argued that his fight is…
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Malcolm X’s daughters filed lawsuit against CIA, FBI
Crump was speaking at a press conference Friday after three of Malcolm X’s daughters filed a lawsuit against the three law enforcement agents…
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Cuba and Bolivia to join BRICS
Both Spanish-speaking countries are among a select group of nations that have been officially offered partner status, one tier below…
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Ghana announces visa free policy for continental Africa
This means that citizens from all African nations will no longer require a visa to enter the Gold Coast country.
With this move, set…
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Over 5,600 killed in Haiti gang violence
These deaths represent an increase of over 1,000 on the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified by OHCHR. A further 2,212…
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US record over 600 mass shootings in 2024
As of December 2024, the Gun Violence Archive reports that there have been over 600 mass shootings in the United States this year, a mark…
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US homelessness rate at record level
The increase marks the sharpest annual rise in decades according to latest figures published by the US Department of Housing and Urban…
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China commissions prototypes for world’s fastest train
The debut of the CR450 bullet train prototypes in Beijing marks a significant milestone in China's high-speed rail industry, emphasizing the…
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US doctor convicted for US$5.4 million Medicare fraud
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Adarsh Gupta, M.D., 51, of Sewell, signed thousands of prescriptions for…
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Palestine’s UN status explained
Palestine’s current status
Right now, Palestine is a “Permanent Observer State” at the UN, enjoying…
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Jackson wants the BOJ to follow Barbados Central Bank
The decision comes amid public backlash against the imposition of new banking fees charged by commercial banks operating in the Caribbean…
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