World News
September 23, 2023
Government of Bermuda Warns Public of Impact and Urges Caution After Major Cyberattack
The Bermuda government warns citizens about the serious cyberattack that disrupted government IT services, mentioning potential sensitive security and international issues. Investigations are ongoing with the assistance of cybersecurity teams from the UK.
September 23, 2023
Guyana President Calls for Posthumous Charges for Participants in Transatlantic Slave Trade
Guyana President Irfaan Ali calls for posthumous charges against those involved in the transatlantic slave trade and demands reparations from the UK to rectify historical injustices.
September 21, 2023
Mamadou Safayou Barry Cycles 4,000 km for Dream University in West Africa
A student named Mamadou Safayou Barry cycles 4,000 km across West Africa to get a scholarship at Egypt's Al-Azhar University, facing obstacles and arrests along the way.
September 20, 2023
Hundreds Gather at Key Railroad Points, Over 1,000 on Wagons Between Chihuahua and Ciudad Juárez: Company Reports
Discover the latest on railroad gatherings with hundreds of attendees across key locations. Witness the spectacle of over 1,000 people on wagon roofs along the Chihuahua-Ciudad Juárez route.
September 20, 2023
Deadly Tornadoes Strike Eastern China, Leaving Ten Dead and Homes Destroyed
Ten people have died as two tornadoes struck cities in China's Jiangsu province, causing severe damage and displacement of residents. These tornadoes are rare for this time of year and have been attributed to recent high temperatures.
September 18, 2023
UK Government Calls for Research Proposals to Address Sargassum Seaweed Issue in the Caribbean
The UK government is seeking research proposals to address the issue of Sargassum seaweed in the Caribbean region, which poses threats to marine ecosystems, economy, and public health. The call invites partners to submit proposals for up to £300k before October 10th, focusing on scalable solutions.
September 17, 2023
Italian Air Force Jet Crashes During Practice Run, Resulting in Fatalities and Injuries
Italian Air Force jet crashes during practice run in Turin, killing a child and injuring her brother. The cause of the crash is believed to be a bird strike.
September 17, 2023
Newborn Baby Found Dead on Migrant Boat as Italy Grapples with Influx of Arrivals
"On Saturday, the body of a newborn baby was recovered from a migrant boat, with the mother suspected to have given birth during the journey. Investigations are ongoing."
September 17, 2023
Devastating Floods in Derna: International Rescue Teams Call for Assistance in Retrieving Bodies
DERNA, International rescue teams urgently request assistance in retrieving bodies from devastating floods in Libya, with corpses in hard-to-reach locations and severe decomposition posing challenges.
September 17, 2023
Legal Proceedings at ITLOS Could Redefine Climate Justice for Small Island States
Get the latest updates on the legal proceedings at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea regarding climate justice for small island states.
September 17, 2023
President Biden Names Caribbean Countries Among Major Drug Transit and Illicit Drug-Producing Countries for FY2024
United States President Joe Biden has identified several Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries for Fiscal Year 2024.
September 16, 2023
Barbadian Prime Minister criticizes US blockade on Cuba at G77 summit
Prime Minister Mia Mottley denounces the US blockade on Cuba at the G77 summit, praising Cuba's innovation in science and technology while highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in maintaining democracy. UN Secretary-General calls for a fairer world for developing nations.