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World

Rescue Operations Halted in Central Texas as New Flood Warnings Emerge

Emergency crews in central Texas have suspended search and rescue operations due to renewed heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings. The Guadalupe River,...

Entertainment

DJ Twitty defends gqom in podcast interview

In a recent podcast interview, DJ Twitty, born Philani Khuzwayo, passionately defended the gqom music genre, emphasizing its deep-rooted cultural significance and resilience....

Economy

Kazakhstan’s crude oil production in 2025 surged by 7.5%

Kazakhstan’s crude oil production experienced a significant surge, increasing by 7.5% from May to reach 1.88 million barrels per day (bpd). This output...

Metro

Jamaica’s Port Royal added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Port Royal, once the most prosperous and notorious city in the Caribbean during the 17th century, has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO...

World

Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu submit ocean claims covering 453,400 km² to UN Commission

In a significant move to assert their maritime rights, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have jointly submitted claims to the United Nations...

World

Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives approves $1.93 trillion birr budget for 2025/26 fiscal year

Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives has approved a record 1.93 trillion birr budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, marking a 34.4% increase from...

World

U.S. President Donald Trump announces delay of higher tariffs to August 1, leading to 0.2% rise in TSX futures.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a delay in the implementation of higher tariffs, now scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025....

World

Barbados Deputy PM and Home Minister warn of escalating crime wave driven by synthetic drugs and call for community action.

Barbados is confronting a significant surge in violent crime, attributed largely to the proliferation of synthetic drugs and firearms. Deputy Prime Minister Santia...

World

At least 69 dead, including 21 children, in Texas floods; summer camp kids still missing

Central Texas has been devastated by catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 67 lives, including 21 children, and left numerous individuals...

World

Antigua and Barbuda’s Customs and Excise Division reports over 9% increase in revenue collection for the first four months of 2025.

The Customs and Excise Division of Antigua and Barbuda has reported a significant increase in revenue collection for the first four months of...