The Dominican Republic has announced plans to intensify the deportation of Haitian migrants, with up to 10,000 individuals set to be expelled each week. The move was confirmed by government spokesman Homero Figueroa on Wednesday, as the country grapples with what it...
Dominican Republic to Deport Up to 10,000 Haitians Weekly, Citing Migration Concerns
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UK Ends 142-Year Reliance on Coal Power as Last Plant Shuts Down
The UK is set to mark a major milestone in its fight against climate change as it officially ends its 142-year reliance on coal power. On Monday, the last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar near Nottingham, will cease operations, signaling the nation's...
Mexico Reeling from ‘Zombie Storm’ John as Death Toll Rises
At least 15 people have died as a result of the devastating impact of Hurricane John, according to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The hurricane, initially making landfall as a category three storm on Mexico’s Pacific coast near Acapulco, has left a...
China Pledges to Address Economic Challenges and Achieve Annual Targets
China has announced its commitment to tackling its outstanding economic issues as it aims to meet its annual economic and social development goals. This pledge was highlighted in a recent cabinet meeting, which was attended by key government officials and covered by...
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming the Third Nation in Asia to Do So
Bangkok, Thailand – In a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand officially legalized same-sex marriage on Tuesday, making it the third country in Asia to do so after Taiwan and Nepal. The landmark legislation was signed into law following royal endorsement from...
Fears of Regional War Grow as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Intensifies
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has now spilled over into northern Israel and southern Lebanon, with growing concerns that the violence could ignite a broader regional war. Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon have resulted in...
ACCC Sues Coles and Woolworths Over Alleged Misleading Discounts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, accusing them of deceiving customers with false discount claims. The ACCC alleges that both retailers inflated prices on numerous items...
Barahona Prosecutor’s Office Evidence Manager Arrested for Stealing Firearms
Elvin Florián, the evidence manager at the Prosecutor’s Office in Barahona, has been arrested and placed in preventive detention for three months after being accused of stealing firearms and other valuable evidence from the Public Ministry’s storage facility. The...
Haiti Tanker Truck Explosion Leaves Over 16 Dead and 40 Injured
In a tragic incident in southern Haiti, a tanker truck explosion has resulted in the deaths of more than 16 people and injured about 40 others. The explosion occurred in the Nippes region, near Miragoane, as victims were attempting to collect leaking fuel from the...
Cuba’s ‘Migratory Stampede’ Shows No Signs of Slowing Amid Economic Crisis
Cuba is experiencing a mass exodus of its citizens, with experts estimating a significant population decline in recent years. Deisy Herrera, a 61-year-old lab chemist, tearfully recalls the moment her two sons left the island in search of a better future. Like many...
Iran Denies Supplying Missiles to Russia, Vows Retaliation Against New Western Sanctions
Iran has rejected accusations that it supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine conflict and promised a strong response to fresh sanctions imposed by European nations. Tehran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, refuted the claims on...
Mysterious Fever in India Claims the Lives of 15 People in Eight Days
An enigmatic fever outbreak has caused the deaths of 15 people in the Kutch district of India over the past eight days, raising concerns among local health authorities. The deaths have mostly occurred in the regions of Lakhpat and Abdasa, and so far, the exact cause...
International Manhunt Launched for Suspect Who Poured Hot Liquid on Baby in Australia
Australian authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for a suspect accused of pouring hot liquid on a 9-month-old baby in Queensland. The incident, which has shocked the nation, occurred on August 27, 2024, at Hanlon Park, located in the northeastern...
Ex-Partner of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Setting Her on Fire
Dickson Ndiema, the ex-partner of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, has died in a Kenyan hospital after setting Cheptegei on fire last week. The hospital in Eldoret confirmed Ndiema's death on Monday, although the exact cause has not been disclosed. According to The...
Tragic Death of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei: Shocking New Details Emerge
Rebecca Cheptegei, a celebrated Olympic marathon runner, tragically died last week from multiple organ failure after suffering severe burns in a brutal attack by her ex-boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who represented Uganda in international competitions, was...
The Revival of Anonymous Judges: Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform
As Mexico grapples with escalating violence and the persistent threat of organized crime, a new judicial reform proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has sparked intense debate. Central to this reform is the reintroduction of "judges without faces," a...
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Political Crisis in Haiti Escalates Amid Violence and Prime Minister’s Dispute
Haiti’s mounting political turmoil deepened Monday as a new prime minister was controversially appointed, triggering fresh tensions in a nation already grappling with gang violence and social instability. The transitional council announced businessman Alix Didier...
Spain Prepares for New Storms Amid Political Fallout from Deadly Floods
Spain is bracing for more severe weather as political tensions rise in the aftermath of last month’s devastating floods, which killed over 200 people and caused billions in damages. Fresh warnings for heavy rain, high waves, and strong winds have put regions like...
Shell Wins Appeal Over Emission Reduction Mandate
In a major legal development, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague reversed a 2021 lower court ruling requiring Shell plc to slash its global carbon emissions. The original case, filed by environmental organization Milieudefensie along with other NGOs and private...
Haitian Prime Minister Removed Amid Ongoing National Crisis
In a critical shift for Haiti, Prime Minister Garry Conille has been dismissed by the country’s transitional council, intensifying an already turbulent political scene marked by widespread violence and a humanitarian crisis. Conille, a former United Nations official...
Cuba Shaken by Hundreds of Aftershocks Following Major Earthquake
Following a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Cuba, the country has experienced an ongoing series of aftershocks, with 495 recorded by late Sunday. More than 20 of these aftershocks have been felt in the province of Granma, causing residents to remain on high...