The Department of Culture Aruba, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture Aruba, pulled off a resounding success for its 20th anniversary of the National Celebration of World Theater Day 2024. Held on March 26 and 27 at the Cas di Cultura Aruba, the two-day event...
Aruba Celebrates 20 Years of National Theater Day with Huge Success
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New water tank in Alto Vista creating interesting scenery
Construction work on the new water tank in Alto Vista continued throughout the month of March, where WEB Aruba NV management announced the completion of the foundation and concrete "floor" process. It is a new style of tank compared to what was previously built, and...
WhatsApp, Instagram services restored after global outage
WhatsApp and Instagram, both owned by Meta, experienced a global outage that affected thousands of users worldwide. The disruption began around 11:45 pm IST on Wednesday, with users unable to access the messaging service or social media platform through both the app...
Notorious “Torture King” Charged in Global Monkey Cruelty Ring
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Aruba Strengthens Animal Welfare Measures After Public Outcry Over Dog’s Abuse
Aruba - In response to a recent case of extreme animal cruelty that sparked global outrage, Aruba's Ministry of Nature is taking decisive action to improve animal welfare standards on the island. The new plan, titled the Aruba Animal Welfare Plan (MBAA), focuses on...
Analysis: Was the Attack Against the Aid Workers Intentional?
A recent revelation from Al Jazeera's Sanad verification agency regarding the intentional nature of the attacks on the World Central Kitchen convoy raises critical questions about the motivations behind such acts of violence. Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera's senior...
Australian Humanitarian Agencies Condemn Aid Worker Deaths in Gaza Amid Criticism of Biden’s Response
Australian humanitarian agencies, in conjunction with the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), have united in condemning the escalating toll of aid worker casualties in Gaza. This collective outcry follows the tragic deaths of Australian aid...
Thousands Left in Dark After Severe Storms Batter Ohio Valley
Charleston, WV (April 2, 2024) - Powerful thunderstorms packing damaging winds, hail, and the potential for tornadoes tore through the Ohio Valley on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. More than a dozen homes sustained damage in a single West...
Devastating 7.7 Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Taiwan
Update: April 3, 2024 (16:00 PST) At least four people have been confirmed dead and 50 injured following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan's eastern coast earlier today. The worst-hit city appears to be Hualien, where rescue efforts are ongoing...
Mayoral candidate assassinated in latest violence ahead of Mexico’s general election
In the latest act of violence preceding Mexico's forthcoming general election, a mayoral candidate was assassinated while campaigning in the city of Celaya. Bertha Gisela Gaytán, a candidate for Celaya's mayoral position, tragically lost her life in the attack, while...
30% of Schiphol Flights Contribute Minimally to the Dutch Economy
A recent study reveals that nearly a third of flights taking off and landing at Schiphol contribute little to the Dutch economy. Researchers highlight that the economic benefits of many flights, especially transfers, outweigh the damage to public health and the...
12-year-old detained after Finland school shooting; 1 dead, 2 injured
A tragic incident unfolded at Viertola primary school in Vantaa, Finland, as one child lost their life and two others sustained serious injuries in a school shooting. The victims, all 12 years old, were targeted by a fellow 12-year-old student who fled the scene but...
Unrest in Israel: Labor Strikes and Potential Escalation in Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel - April 2, 2024 - Israel faces a confluence of challenges as labor strikes disrupt daily life and tensions rise along the Gaza border. High school students continue their week-long strike in solidarity with teachers locked in a heated contract...
MAS Party Severs Ties with Former Candidate Following Horrific Animal Abuse Case
ORANJESTAD, Aruba - The MAS party has been rocked by a scandal after one of its former candidates, Alberto Groeneveldt, was revealed to be the owner of a dog named Khalisee who died on easter, March 31st from severe neglect and abuse. The news has sparked outrage in...
Judge Expands Gag Order in Trump Hush Money Case Following Attacks on Court Family Members
In a significant development in the ongoing criminal hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, the presiding judge has widened a recently imposed gag order. This expansion now encompasses not only Trump but also extends to include family members of the...
Man Rams FBI Gate in Atlanta, Motive Unknown
ATLANTA, GA - April 1, 2024 - A brazen attempt to breach security at the Atlanta FBI field office today resulted in a man's arrest and a damaged gate. Authorities are still piecing together the motive behind the incident. Just after noon, a male suspect, yet to be...
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Public Transport Strike Announced for September 11 Over Early Retirement Scheme
Public transport in the Netherlands is set to be disrupted on September 11 as unions have announced a strike in support of an early retirement scheme for workers in physically demanding jobs. The strike, organized by union FNV, will see local bus drivers joining NS...
Israel Foils Major Hezbollah Rocket Attack; Netanyahu Warns of Retaliation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged continued strikes against Hezbollah after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) preemptively destroyed rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon, preventing a massive attack on central Israel. The operation, which targeted...
Stranded NASA Astronauts to Return Home on SpaceX in February 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months, are now scheduled to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Originally, the pair embarked on...
Suspect in Solingen Knife Attack That Left 3 Dead Was in Hiding, Suspected of IS Membership
A knife attack during a city festival in Solingen, Germany, on Friday evening, August 23, resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The suspect, a 26-year-old Syrian man named Issa Al H., turned himself in to the police on Saturday evening and is now suspected of...
Mpox Outbreak Expands Globally with New, Deadlier Strain Detected
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