On August 20, 2024, Panama carried out its first US-funded deportation flight, repatriating 29 Colombian migrants from Panama City to Medellín, Colombia. This operation is part of a broader initiative aimed at curbing the flow of migrants traveling north through...
Panama Conducts First US-Funded Migrant Deportation Flight, Repatriates 29 Colombians
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Nicaragua Shuts Down 1,500 Non-Profit Groups in Continued Crackdown on Civil Society
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Maduro Tightens Grip on Power Despite Election Controversy
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Opposition Leaders Urge Government to Halt Deportation of Dutch-Born Boy to Armenia
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British Tycoon Among Missing After Tornado Sinks Yacht Off Sicily
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Venezuelan Citizens Protest Against Maduro in Aruba
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Hillary Clinton Takes Aim at Trump, Crowd Chants “Lock Him Up!” at Democratic National Convention
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Hurricane Ernesto re-strengthened on Sunday, posing significant risks for life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the U.S. East Coast. Initially downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday night, Ernesto’s sustained winds surged back to 75 mph, just...
Jordan Chiles’ Olympic Bronze Dispute Continues Amid US Claims of Procedural Errors
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UK Home Secretary Orders Review on Tackling ‘Extremist Ideologies,’ Including Misogyny
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Kamala Harris Leads Trump in Polls Ahead of Democratic National Convention
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Five Individuals Charged in Connection to Actor Matthew Perry’s Death
Los Angeles, CA — Five individuals have been charged in connection with the 2023 death of beloved actor Matthew Perry, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Perry, who was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit television series "Friends," passed...
Secret Recording Exposes Trump Advisor’s Plans for “Shadow Agencies” and Extreme Policies
In a startling revelation, Russell Vought, a former Trump administration official and key architect behind Project 2025, was secretly recorded discussing controversial plans for a potential second Trump term. The recording, made by journalists from the British...
Unimaginable Human Toll: Civilians and Children Bear the Brunt of Israel-Hamas Conflict
In the nearly eleven months of relentless conflict between Israel and Hamas, the human toll has reached catastrophic proportions, with both sides suffering immense losses, particularly among civilians and children. The Gaza Strip, a densely populated area, has...
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The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) is taking place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. This event, which traditionally focuses on diplomatic discussions, has successfully engaged the Colombian public with a rich cultural and academic...
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In a historic operation, Mexican authorities seized a massive 8.3 tons of drugs in the Pacific, marking the largest maritime drug seizure in the country’s history. The operation, carried out by Mexico’s Navy, intercepted six small vessels carrying the illicit cargo...
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Cuba's National Electric System (SEN) is facing an unprecedented crisis, marked by total and partial collapses that have left millions of Cubans without power for two consecutive days. Efforts to restore electrical service have been repeatedly frustrated, while the...
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed by Israeli Forces, Sparking Mixed Reactions from Global Leaders
Gaza City, October 17, 2024 — Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza and the man Israel believes orchestrated the deadly October 7, 2023, attack that ignited the ongoing war, was killed by Israeli forces, according to officials. His death marks a critical moment in...
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In a heartbreaking statement released on Thursday, former members of the global sensation One Direction—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson—expressed their deep sorrow over the untimely death of their former bandmate, Liam Payne, at the age of...