The border between Aruba and Venezuela, which has been closed since 2019, will remain shut for up to four more months, with a potential reopening no later than April 23, 2025. The prolonged closure stems from ongoing political disputes and logistical preparations to...
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Aruba-Venezuela Border to Remain Closed Until April 23, 2025
Hilton Aruba Hosts Elegant Evening Reception to Thank Local Partners and Celebrate Resort Enhancements
Team members of the Sales, Catering, and Marketing departments at the Hilton Aruba Resort & Casino recently put together a beautiful evening reception to thank partners from the local business community for their continuous support in 2024. Co-hosting the...
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on BRICS Nations Over Potential New Currency
Washington, D.C. – December 1, 2024 — In a move that could ignite a global economic standoff, President-elect Donald Trump announced that his administration will impose a 100% tariff on imports from BRICS nations if they proceed with plans to introduce a new currency...
Syrian and Russian Forces Intensify Strikes as Rebels Seize Key Territories in Aleppo and Idlib
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Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Bob Bryar Dies at 44
Bob Bryar, former drummer for iconic rock band My Chemical Romance (MCR), has died at the age of 44. He was found in his Tennessee home on November 26, 2024. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Bryar, known for his dynamic drumming, joined MCR in 2004 during...
Ryan Garcia Challenges Jake Paul: “Give the People What They Want”
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Canada, Mexico, and China Push Back Against Trump’s Tariff Threats
Leaders from Canada, Mexico, and China have strongly criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's recent pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from America's top trading partners. The proposed tariffs—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports...
MethaneSAT Exposes Massive Leaks of Planet-Warming Methane Gas
A new satellite, MethaneSAT, is revolutionizing efforts to detect methane leaks from oil and gas operations worldwide. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide over its first 20 years in the atmosphere, is being emitted at...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Navy Partner on Experimental Dredging at Michigan Harbor
In a collaborative effort this fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District, the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and the U.S. Navy removed over 25,000 cubic yards of material from Little Lake Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula....
Pig Mega-Farms in Mexico: Environmental Crisis in Yucatán
The rapid expansion of pig mega-farms in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is wreaking havoc on local ecosystems and communities, residents say. These sprawling facilities, housing up to 50,000 pigs each, are linked to severe environmental damage, including water pollution,...
Trump Defense Pick Pete Hegseth Sparks Controversy Over NATO, UN, and War Conduct
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has sparked significant controversy with his sharp critiques of NATO, the United Nations, and the Geneva Conventions. Hegseth, a former military officer and outspoken commentator, advocates for...
Cargo Plane Crash in Lithuania Raises Concerns of Sabotage and Hybrid Warfare
Vilnius, Lithuania – November 26, 2024 A fiery cargo plane crash near Vilnius Airport on Monday has prompted speculation about potential sabotage or hybrid warfare, as German and Lithuanian authorities investigate the incident. The crash occurred just kilometers from...
Israel and Lebanon Agree to US-Backed Ceasefire, Ending 13-Month Border Conflict
Beirut/Jerusalem — After 13 months of escalating hostilities, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire that promises a temporary halt to the bloodshed. The truce, announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, is set to take...
International Reactions to the Siege at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas
The siege reported by the Venezuelan opposition at the Argentine embassy in Caracas has sparked strong reactions from the United States, the Organization of American States (OAS), and other international actors. According to the opposition, security forces of Nicolás...
Thousands of Colombians Protest Against Petro’s Reforms
This Saturday, thousands of Colombians took to the streets of Bogotá and 17 other cities across the country to express their opposition to the reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro. The day of protest, organized by social organizations and opposition parties,...
Haiti and the Dominican Republic Begin Dialogue Amid Tensions
Haiti has taken an initial step toward dialogue with the Dominican Republic in an effort to improve strained bilateral relations. Jean-Victor Harvel, Haiti's new Foreign Minister, held a meeting with Dominican Ambassador to Haiti, Faruk Miguel Castillo, in the Haitian...
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Transfer of Panama Canal Port Operations to BlackRock Highlights Changing Geopolitical Landscape
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Is Trump’s Speech a Signal of a Shift from Nationalism to Authoritarian Chauvinism?
Photo: AFP President Donald Trump’s March 4, 2025, address to Congress marked a significant departure from traditional nationalist rhetoric, venturing into a more extreme, authoritarian vision of America’s future. His speech laid out an agenda that not only reinforced...
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