U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader held a closed-door meeting on September 6, 2024, where they addressed key issues including economic cooperation, human rights, and regional security. However, the escalating crisis...
U.S. and Dominican Leaders Discuss Regional Security Amid Haiti Unrest
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Oceanographers Discover Massive Underwater Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus
A team of oceanographers, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has discovered a colossal underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,448 kilometers) off the coast of Chile. Standing at an impressive 1.9 miles (3,109 meters) tall, the newly mapped...
Mass Protests Erupt in Israel Demanding Hostage Deal After Six Hostages Killed by Hamas
On September 1, 2024, mass protests broke out across Israel following the announcement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that six hostages, who had been held by Hamas in Gaza, were found dead. The protests have escalated into a nationwide outcry against Prime...
Notorious Mexican Drug Lord Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Released from U.S. Prison, Faces Possible Deportation
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, one of Mexico’s most feared and brutal drug lords, has been released from a U.S. prison after serving the majority of a 25-year sentence, U.S. authorities confirmed on Friday. The former leader of the notorious Gulf Cartel, known for his...
China and Philippines Exchange Accusations After Vessel Collisions in South China Sea
Tensions between China and the Philippines flared on Saturday as both nations blamed each other for a series of vessel collisions near the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The latest incident adds to the ongoing maritime disputes in the region, which...
Russian Hackers Exploit Spyware Codes from NSO Group and Intellexa, Says Google
Google has uncovered evidence that Russian government hackers, identified as APT29, are using spyware exploits originally developed by NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits, which had previously been patched, were found embedded on Mongolian government websites in a...
Backlash Erupts After Passengers Lock Crying Toddler in Plane’s Toilet
A recent incident on a flight from Guiyang to Shanghai has sparked widespread outrage in China, as two passengers locked a crying toddler in the airplane’s toilet in an attempt to silence her. The incident, captured on video, has ignited a heated debate on social...
Haitian Youths Rush to Enlist as Military Seeks Recruits to Combat Gangs
In the heart of downtown Port-au-Prince, a small radio crackled with an announcement that could change lives. Haiti’s military was seeking new recruits, and for 21-year-old Maurenceley Clerge, who repairs and sells smartphones at a street stall, it was an opportunity...
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...
Boy Accidentally Shatters 3,500-Year-Old Jar at Israeli Museum
A 3,500-year-old jar was accidentally destroyed by a four-year-old boy during a recent visit to the Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel. The ancient artifact, dating back to the Bronze Age between 2200 and 1500 BC, was a rare and well-preserved find. The museum had chosen...
Standoff in the Philippines: Authorities Close in on Pastor Apollo Quiboloy
A tense standoff has unfolded in the Philippines as thousands of police officers have surrounded the vast religious compound of Apollo Quiboloy, an influential pastor accused of child sex trafficking and other serious crimes. Quiboloy, who self-identifies as the...
Mpox Outbreak Expands Globally with New, Deadlier Strain Detected
A new, potentially more lethal strain of the mpox virus is rapidly spreading beyond its origins in East Africa, prompting international concern. In the past week, four countries outside Africa—Sweden, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan—have confirmed cases of...
Mexican Government Accuses El Chapo’s Son of Kidnapping Cartel Boss ‘El Mayo’ for US Authorities
The Mexican government has issued an arrest warrant for Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of infamous Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, accusing him of kidnapping fellow cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and delivering him to U.S. authorities. Guzmán...
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Upholds Maduro’s Disputed Election Victory
Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, closely aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the controversial presidential election held on July 28, despite substantial evidence suggesting that his opponent secured the majority of the votes....
Fifth Body Recovered After Superyacht Sinks Off Sicilian Coast
A fifth body has been located in the search for those missing from the "Bayesian" superyacht, which sank earlier this week off the coast of Sicily. The luxury vessel, carrying 22 people, capsized during a violent storm near Porticello, Sicily, after a waterspout—a...
China Launches Probe into European Dairy Imports Amid Growing Trade Tensions
China has initiated an investigation into whether European Union (EU) dairy producers benefit from unfair government subsidies, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Beijing and Brussels. The announcement from China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday...
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China’s Bold Plan to Cut Hidden Debt and Revive Local Economies
In a sweeping effort to reduce the strain of hidden debt on its economy, China has launched a debt restructuring plan designed to bring local government finances into clearer view. This move, approved by policymakers in Beijing, involves a substantial 6 trillion yuan...
Europe Faces New Trade Challenges: How the EU Could Tackle Trump’s Tariff Threats
With Donald Trump’s recent election win, European leaders are grappling with the potential for renewed tariffs on EU exports to the United States. Throughout his campaign, Trump proposed a blanket 10% to 20% tariff on all U.S. imports and a steep increase in tariffs...
Former Ankaragücü Chairman Sentenced to Over 3.5 Years in Prison for Assaulting Referee
Faruk Koca, the former chairman of the Turkish football club Ankaragücü, has been sentenced by the court to three years and seven months in prison for assaulting referee Halil Umut Meler. The verdict follows an incident that took place in December of last year, after...
Maduro Braces for Trump’s Return, as Pressure Builds on Venezuela’s Dictator
With Donald Trump’s re-election campaign focused on taking a hard line against dictators and rebuilding American strength abroad, Venezuela’s embattled leader Nicolás Maduro is preparing for what could be a challenging few years if Trump returns to the White House....
Pegasus and Colombia: The Urgency for Transparency in the Use of Surveillance Technology
The controversy surrounding the Pegasus spyware has raised concerns in Colombia about the use of surveillance tools and their potential impact on constitutional rights. Recent reports from sources within the White House indicate that the United States financed the...