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Monkeys and Drugs: Thai Police Make Arrests

Thai police have arrested two men after intercepting a pickup truck carrying dozens of monkeys inside mesh bags along with methamphetamine, authorities said. The arrests came as part of two separate operations that rescued 143 long-tailed macaques in a single day. Thailand is a major hub for wildlife trafficking, one of the world’s largest illegal […]

Gunmen

Gunmen Kidnap Nigerian Schoolgirls, Kill VP

Gunmen attacked a government girls’ boarding school in Kebbi State, Nigeria, early Monday, killing the vice principal and abducting 25 female students, authorities said. The incident is the latest mass kidnapping in northwest Nigeria. Attack Details The assailants, reportedly armed with rifles and using coordinated tactics, stormed Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town […]

Off-Duty Pilot

Pilot Who Tried to Shut Down Plane Avoids Prison Time

Federal Court Rules on Joseph Emerson Pilot Joseph Emerson, who attempted to shut off a passenger plane’s engines mid-flight, will not serve additional prison time, a federal court ruled. Judge Amy Baggio sentenced Emerson to credit for time served and three years of supervised release during a hearing in Portland, Oregon. “Pilots are not perfect. […]

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PM Browne Arrives in Jamaica with CARICOM Leaders to Assess Hurricane Damage

Leaders Arrive in Jamaica for Damage Assessment Prime Minister Gaston Browne, alongside other Caribbean heads of government, arrived in Jamaica to assess hurricane damage. Accompanying the delegation were officials from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). They touched down ahead of a joint tour of communities severely affected by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Meanwhile, CARICOM chairman […]

Royalton

Royalton CHIC Antigua Featured in Forbes

Luxury Experience in the Caribbean Spotlight Royalton CHIC Antigua earned international attention after Forbes featured the resort. The publication praised its luxury offerings and standout overwater bungalows, now among the most talked-about accommodations in the Caribbean. Travel writer Debbi Karpowicz Kickham called the adults-only, all-inclusive resort “a posh tropical playground.” She highlighted the resort’s hospitality, […]

Logos Hope

Logos Hope Extends Bookfair Hours in Antigua

Extended Hours for Final Visit Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, hosted aboard the Logos Hope, will remain open for extended hours in Antigua as it prepares to depart the island, Antigua Cruise Port has announced. On Tuesday, 18 November, the ship will welcome visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., giving residents […]

Japan

Japan’s Economy Shrinks as U.S. Tariffs Hit Key Exports

GDP Contracts for First Time in Six Quarters Japan’s economy shrank at an annualised rate of 1.8% in the latest quarter. This decline comes as U.S. tariffs reduced exports and housing investment fell sharply. It is the first contraction in six quarters and comes at a sensitive time for the new government. Prime Minister Sanae […]

Chinese Astronauts Return After Delay Caused by Space Debris

Chinese Astronauts Return After Delay Caused by Space Debris

Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after a delay caused by space debris. The Chinese astronauts from the Shenzhou-20 mission landed safely on November 14, 2025. Their return was pushed back by one week after a piece of debris struck their spacecraft and cracked a window. Because of this damage, the crew used the newly arrived […]

Deadly Heat

Deadly Heat Worldwide Prompts $300 Million Climate Health Push

Deadly heat worldwide is driving a major global response as philanthropies commit $300 million to climate and health research. The announcement came at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The funding aims to support new data, stronger health systems, and solutions for rising risks from heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases. Experts say extreme heat already kills […]

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ABTA Brings Antigua and Barbuda’s Culinary Excellence to the UK

ABTA brings Antigua and Barbuda’s culinary excellence to the United Kingdom with two special dinner events that highlighted the work of Antiguan chef Kareem Roberts and Barbudan chef Keshia Sakarah. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority hosted both events during World Travel Market 2025. The first showcase took place on November 6 at The Burleigh […]