At least seven people, including three students and three teachers, were killed in a school shooting at a high school on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, according to police. More than a dozen other people were injured in the attack. The shooting took place at The Debsirin School in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi […]
Unpaid health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they may stop working as the country’s Ebola outbreak continues to grow. Nurses and other frontline staff say they have gone for months without receiving government wages. They warn that the lack of pay is making it difficult to continue risking their lives every […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is warning that the 2026–2027 El Niño weather phenomenon could have serious effects on jobs, incomes and working conditions across the Caribbean. The organisation says sectors such as agriculture, fisheries and tourism are expected to face some of the biggest challenges as the region deals with drought, water shortages and […]
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has described Antigua Carnival 2026 as safe and largely free of major incidents. Police officials credited the success of the festival to the cooperation of the public, event organizers, and security personnel who worked together throughout the celebrations. The force said officers were deployed across various events […]
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has called on the United States Secretary of State to review visa restrictions affecting Antiguan and Barbudan nationals. Officials have raised concerns about the impact of the measures and are seeking further dialogue with US authorities to address the issue. The government says it remains committed to maintaining strong […]
Former BVI Airports Authority Managing Director Kurt Menal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Antigua and Barbuda’s VC Bird International Airport. The appointment brings extensive aviation management experience to the role, with the new CEO expected to oversee operations, strategic planning, and ongoing development initiatives at the country’s main airport. Officials believe the leadership […]
Antigua and Barbuda has launched the Prime Ministerial Vision Initiative, a programme designed to improve eye health services and expand access to vision care across the country. The initiative brings together government officials, healthcare professionals, and industry partners in an effort to address preventable vision impairment and promote better eye health outcomes for residents. Organizers […]
Extreme weather is drying up some of Europe’s most important rivers as prolonged heat and a lack of rainfall push water levels to record lows. Scientists say the continent’s rivers are shrinking at an alarming rate, disrupting transport, energy production, and tourism while highlighting the growing impacts of climate change. Satellite images show dramatically reduced […]
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 6,125, according to the latest figures released by the country’s government. Officials say rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts are continuing as thousands of families remain displaced by the devastating disaster. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Monday that […]
At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a drone struck a crowded beach in the Russian resort city of Gelendzhik on Monday, according to officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region. The incident also left 40 people injured, making it one of the deadliest events linked to the conflict in recent weeks. Regional Governor […]
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