Aruba, May 29, 2024 – Respecting nature and our beaches has always been a pillar of Chill and Balashi Brewery’s sustainable efforts. This commitment was recently put to the test when a shoco owl’s nest was discovered on the grounds of the Bushiri Event Arena, the...
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Jury in Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Trial Enters Deliberation Phase
New York, May 28, 2024 — The jury in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial was dismissed on Wednesday after deliberating for over four hours. The panel of 12 New Yorkers is set to resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. During their...
Tragic Incident at Schiphol Airport: Ground Worker Sucked into Jet Engine
Amsterdam, Netherlands - May 29, 2024 — A devastating accident at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has left the aviation community in shock. A ground worker was tragically sucked into the engine of a KLM Cityhopper aircraft as it was preparing for departure. The incident...
Aruba’s Kibrahacha Tree: A Blooming Wonder
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Biden’s Response to Rafah Attack: A Balance of Condemnation and Support Raises Questions of Hypocrisy
Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden recently addressed the deadly Israeli airstrike in Rafah that killed 45 civilians, a tragic event that has drawn international condemnation and raised questions about the U.S.'s stance on Israel's military actions. Despite...
Temperatures in Pakistan Soar Above 52 Degrees Celsius
In Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh, temperatures have surged above 52 degrees Celsius (125.6 degrees Fahrenheit), marking the highest reading of the summer. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that in Mohenjo Daro, an archaeological site of the Indus...
Mike Tyson ‘Doing Great’ After In-Flight Medical Incident
Famed boxer Mike Tyson, 57, experienced a medical issue during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles over the weekend but is now "doing great," according to his representatives. The incident occurred just minutes before the plane landed on Sunday. Tyson’s representatives...
Tensions Rise Between Netherlands and Aruba Over Financial Reforms
Oranjestad, Aruba (May 27, 2024) — The relationship between the Netherlands and Aruba has experienced tension recently, highlighted during the visit of Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Alexandra van Huffelen. The discussions focused on the implementation...
Biden Administration Urges China to Cease Military Drills Near Taiwan
The Biden administration expressed deep concerns on Saturday over China's extensive military drills in the Taiwan Strait, urging Beijing to exercise restraint. These drills, code-named Joint Sword 2024A, commenced shortly after Taiwan's new pro-U.S. leader, President...
Mexico Records 48 Deaths Due to High Temperatures, Reaching Historic Maximum of 45 Degrees
Mexico is experiencing an intense heatwave that has resulted in 48 deaths to date, according to government data released on May 24, 2024. Mexico City has recorded historic temperature levels, with forecasts indicating further increases in the coming days. The Ministry...
Measles Outbreaks Raise Concerns Globally, Aruba Issues Precautionary Advisory
Global Surge in Measles Cases A significant resurgence of measles is occurring worldwide, with outbreaks reported in numerous regions, including an alarming rise in Aruba. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented over 9 million measles cases and 136,000...
Russian Airstrike on Kharkiv Hardware Store Kills At Least 16, Dozens Injured
Kharkiv, Ukraine (May 25, 2024) – A devastating Russian airstrike hit a hardware store in Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least 16 people and injuring 43 others. The attack involved the use of two glide bombs, a tactic designed to target first responders arriving...
Israeli Strike on Displaced Persons Camp in Rafah Kills At Least 45
Rafah, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah on Sunday has resulted in the deaths of at least 45 individuals, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and Palestinian medics. The attack targeted a designated "safe zone" in Tal...
Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Leader’s Demand to End War for Hostage Release
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the demands made by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for ending the war in exchange for the release of hostages. Sinwar has called for the cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from the...
Papua New Guinea Landslide: Over 670 Feared Dead, UN Reports
A catastrophic landslide in the remote northern region of Papua New Guinea has left more than 670 people feared dead, according to a UN official. The disaster, which struck the village of Yambali, has devastated the community, burying more than 150 houses under...
Nicki Minaj Arrested at Schiphol (Amsterdam) for Possession of Soft Drugs
Rapper and singer Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport for possession of soft drugs. Footage from an Instagram livestream, made by Minaj herself, shows her arguing with a military police officer during her arrest. In the video, Minaj denies having drugs while...
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In a startling revelation, an investigation by CNN and the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has uncovered a coordinated campaign using fake accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, to promote pro-Trump propaganda. The accounts, which primarily feature stolen...
Tap Water in Spanish Tourist Towns Becomes Undrinkable Amid Severe Drought
In parts of Spain's Costa Blanca, including the town of Teulada-Moraira, the tap water has become so salty that it is now undrinkable. This crisis, stemming from severe and prolonged drought, has left residents and tourists scrambling for alternative sources of...
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On August 27, 2024, the department of Arauca in Colombia, located on the border with Venezuela, experienced a day of extreme violence. Five attacks were reported against oil infrastructure, and an armed assault with grenades was launched against a police command in...
Tragedy Strikes Alabama High School Football as Player Dies After Game Injury
A tragic event unfolded in Alabama as high school football player Caden Tellier passed away on Saturday, just a day after suffering a critical brain injury during a game. The 16-year-old junior and quarterback for Morgan Academy was injured during the third quarter of...
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Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by a former employee, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, accusing him of sexual harassment, drugging, and threats. Combs' legal team has filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York...