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Bushmeat

Bushmeat and Rumours Fuel Ebola Spread in DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again battling an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 100 people and sparked international concern. Health officials say several factors, including bushmeat consumption, traditional burial practices, and misinformation, continue to make it difficult to stop the virus from spreading. The current outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo […]

Guyana

Guyana Leads Caricom Relief Effort for Venezuela

Guyana has sent 88 containers of relief supplies to Venezuela after the recent earthquake. The shipment left BK Wharf in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday aboard the Motti vessel. The mission brings together Guyana, seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries, businesses, and volunteers. The vessel is carrying food, medicines, cleaning supplies, and 300 water tanks. It also […]

Scientists

Scientists Study New Way to Reduce Super El Niño Impacts

Scientists are investigating whether a controversial climate technique could mitigate the effects of a powerful Super El Niño, which experts predict may develop in the coming months and bring more extreme weather worldwide. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that begins in the tropical Pacific Ocean. It often raises global temperatures and increases the […]

Haiti

Haiti Sends Medical Team to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

Haiti Sends Medical Team to Support Venezuela After Earthquakes Haiti has sent a humanitarian medical mission to Venezuela after the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The move comes even as the Caribbean nation faces economic and security challenges at home. The mission shows the country’s commitment to helping its regional neighbours […]

Court

Court Upholds Bond Hearing Rights for Immigrants

Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a United States court ruling that strengthens the rights of immigrants held in detention. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that immigration officials must give detained immigrants a bond hearing within 90 days. Judges said officials cannot hold people for long periods without allowing them to […]

FIFA

FIFA Investigates Alleged Racist Abuse of IShowSpeed

FIFA has started an investigation into claims that someone directed racist abuse at American streamer IShowSpeed during a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Miami. The incident happened on July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium during the Argentina vs. Cabo Verde Round of 32 match. Videos shared online appear to show a fan in an […]

Four

Four-Legged Heroes Save Lives In Venezuela Quake Rescue

Four-legged heroes are playing a key role in rescue work after the earthquakes in Venezuela. Tsunami, a mixed-breed border collie, is among the most active dogs in the operation. He moves through collapsed buildings with other trained rescue dogs. Rescue teams depend on these dogs to detect human scent under heavy debris. They can reach […]

Global

Global police probe drugging and assault networks

Global operation identifies offenders across seven countries as police uncover organized networks linked to drug-facilitated sexual assaults. The investigation is led by the Europol and the National Crime Agency. In addition, global partners across Europe, North America, and South America support the effort. Officials say this case shows how digital tools are now being used […]

US

US Student in Israel Charged in Iran Spy Case

The Israel Iran spy case involving a 21-year-old US student has led to charges in Israel. Prosecutors say Eli Lavon, an American studying in Jerusalem, worked with Iranian intelligence-linked agents in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. Lavon studied at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem. Authorities say he first made contact after responding to a job post […]

Earthquakes

Earthquakes Lift Trinidad Coastline by Nearly 20 Feet

Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have dramatically changed part of Trinidad’s south-west coastline. The twin quakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude. They have killed at least 1,400 people in Venezuela and triggered more than 400 aftershocks. The shaking also affected the Galfa coastline in Cedros, where part of the shoreline rose nearly 20 feet. Residents […]