Aruba's history with gold is a rollercoaster ride of dreams, short-lived triumphs, and ultimate disappointment. It all started in 1725 when the Dutch West India Company sent Paulus Printz to explore Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire for minerals. While unsuccessful on the...
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Aruba’s Gold Rush: A Boom and Bust Story
Aruba's history with gold is a rollercoaster ride of dreams, short-lived triumphs, and ultimate disappointment. It all started in 1725 when the Dutch West India Company sent Paulus Printz to explore Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire for minerals. While unsuccessful on the...
UvA Campuses Closed Following Violent Protests
In response to violent protests on Monday, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has decided to close all campuses on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Board of Directors (CvB) stated that it currently "cannot take responsibility for the safety" of those present at UvA...
Haitian Citizens Demand Resignation and Arrest of Police Chief Amid Escalating Gang Violence.
As heavily armed gangs continue to wreak havoc in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, a chorus of voices, including civilians and police officers, is clamoring for the dismissal and arrest of the country's police chief. The latest attack unfolded in the coastal...
Thousands Evacuate as Wildfires Ravage Canada, Threatening Air Quality.
Thousands of Canadians are grappling with the devastating impact of raging wildfires, prompting urgent evacuation orders and raising concerns about deteriorating air quality. In northeastern British Columbia, approximately 3,200 residents have been compelled to flee...
Race Against Time: South Africa Building Collapse Triggers Desperate Rescue Mission As Death Toll Up To 32.
In the wake of a catastrophic building collapse in South Africa's coastal city of George, rescuers are engaged in a race against time to locate dozens of missing individuals trapped beneath the rubble. The four-story building, which was under construction, collapsed...