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Changes to Aruba Online ED-Card Procedure Affecting Non-Resident Students

New Sustainability Fee and Updates to Aruba Online ED-Card for Travelers The Aruba Department of Immigration and AWSS (Aruba Web Services System) have introduced changes to the Aruba Online ED-Card process, including the implementation of a Sustainability Fee for...

Aruba-Venezuela Border to Remain Closed Until April 23, 2025

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...

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...
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bartolomé Masó, Cuba

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bartolomé Masó, Cuba

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Bartolomé Masó in Cuba's Granma province on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, according to initial reports from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The...

Amsterdam Bans Protests After Violent Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans

Amsterdam Bans Protests After Violent Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans

In response to a spate of violent incidents targeting Israeli soccer fans, the city of Amsterdam has imposed a three-day ban on public demonstrations. The decision comes after several fans of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv football club were attacked late Thursday,...

Lionel Messi’s Playoff Upset Raises Questions for MLS

Lionel Messi’s Playoff Upset Raises Questions for MLS

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was eliminated from the MLS playoffs in a shocking defeat by Atlanta United, a twist that disrupted the league’s plans for a Messi-centered postseason. This playoff series was meant to be a showcase of Messi's influence on American soccer,...

Trump’s New Cabinet: Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and Dana White Lead the Pack

Trump’s New Cabinet: Elon Musk, RFK Jr., and Dana White Lead the Pack

With Donald Trump recently elected as the 47th president of the United States, he’s anticipated to assemble a bold and unconventional White House cabinet. Among his potential picks are prominent business figures, media personalities, and loyal allies who align closely...

A Controversial Crackdown on Violence

A Controversial Crackdown on Violence

In El Salvador, a vast high-security prison named Cecot holds some of the nation’s most notorious criminals. Known as the “Terrorism Confinement Center,” it was built to contain the thousands of gang members and organized crime leaders once responsible for terrorizing...

Low-Carb Diet Offers Hope for Diabetes Patients in Aruba

Low-Carb Diet Offers Hope for Diabetes Patients in Aruba

Diabetes is a growing problem worldwide, and Aruba is no exception. Just like in the Netherlands, where the Diabetes Fund warns of a diabetes crisis, the numbers on our island are concerning. A rising number of people in Aruba have type 2 diabetes, often caused by...

Donald Trump Wins U.S. Presidency in Historic Comeback

Donald Trump Wins U.S. Presidency in Historic Comeback

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House after securing a victory in the 2024 presidential election, marking a historic return four years after being voted out of office. Trump, 78, surpassed the required 270 electoral votes, with a decisive...

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Thousands of Colombians Protest Against Petro’s Reforms

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 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...

Inferno in Manila’s Isla Puting Bato Displaces Thousands

Inferno in Manila’s Isla Puting Bato Displaces Thousands

A massive fire engulfed Isla Puting Bato, a crowded shanty town in Tondo, Manila, on Sunday, leaving nearly 8,000 people homeless and destroying over 1,000 stilt houses. The fire began around 8 a.m. and raged for almost eight hours before being declared under control...

Netanyahu Faces Arrest Following ICC Warrant for Alleged War Crimes

Netanyahu Faces Arrest Following ICC Warrant for Alleged War Crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military operations in Gaza...

Methanol Poisoning Tragedy in Laos Shakes Tourism Industry

Methanol Poisoning Tragedy in Laos Shakes Tourism Industry

Vang Vieng, Laos, a renowned destination for backpackers, has been plunged into crisis following a suspected methanol poisoning incident that has claimed the lives of six tourists from four countries. Authorities are investigating after travelers consumed contaminated...