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July 24, 2026
US military says it’s launching new strikes on Iran
The Associated Press: The United States military announced Thursday that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. Earlier Yemen’s Iran-backed…
July 24, 2026
Guyana tightens ferry safety procedures following MV Barima tragedy
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Prime Minister of Guyana Mark Phillips says the Government is strengthening compliance with standard operating procedures across the country's ferry service following…
July 22, 2026
Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, says WTO
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Surging global demand for critical minerals should be "a once-in-a-lifetime chance" for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve…
July 22, 2026
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case
Nicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers on Wednesday and is expected to continue objecting to the United States military action that snatched the Venezuelan president from power and deposited…
July 22, 2026
Spanish hotel chain Meliá leaving Cuba because of legal and financial hurdles from US sanctions
The Spanish hotel chain Meliá said Tuesday it will completely shutter its operations in Cuba, dealing a blow to the tourism industry on the Caribbean island grappling with strict sanctions and…
July 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
AP – Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken as it chugs closer to the United States, potentially bringing coastal flooding and heavy rain from…
July 21, 2026
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
MIAMI (AP) – A Cuba-bound cargo plane carrying food and hygiene kits left Miami on Tuesday under United States efforts to give direct assistance to the island's residents while continuing to…
July 21, 2026
Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard as survivor describes chaotic sinking
CHARITY, Guyana (AP) – One of the survivors of a ferry that capsized in Guyana over the weekend with as many as 179 people aboard said she lost four of her grandchildren in the chaotic disaster and…
July 21, 2026
State Funeral for Sir Garry Sobers on July 29 at Kensington Oval
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government on Tuesday said that the State Funeral for National Hero and former West Indies cricket captain, Sir Garfield Sobers, will take place on Wednesday,…