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US military interventions in Iran, Venezuela driven by oil, "doctrine of dominance": Russian FM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:59:55 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 25 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the United States has openly acknowledged that its military involvement in various nations, including Iran and Venezuela, is driven primarily by an interest in oil.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Lavrov noted that 'The United States has officially stated that no one can dictate to it. They only care about their own wel

Caty McNally beats Victoria Mboko in Madrid for 1st top-10 win

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:55:23 GMT

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Caty McNally recorded the first top-10 victory of her career when she scored a 6-4, 6-1 triumph over No. 10 Victoria Mboko on Friday in the second round of the Madrid Open.

McNally needed just 79 minutes to land her first win in nine attempts against top-10 opponents.

'I feel like I've been knocking on the door for a little while with some of these really great

'India never stopped buying Russian oil' - ex-ambassador (VIDEO)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:07:07 GMT

The US president has realized that he stands to lose more than he would gain by imposing sanctions on New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has said

New Delhi "never stopped buying Russian crude" despite US sanctions on two of Russia's biggest oil firms, Deepak Bhojwani, India's former ambassador to several Latin Americ

Sai Sudharsan becomes fastest player to reach 2000 runs in IPL

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:02:15 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 24 (ANI): Gujarat Titans' (GT) batter Sai Sudharsan made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the fastest player to reach 2000 runs, achieving the milestone during GT's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

The Gujarat Titans opener reached the milestone in just 47 innings, overtaking West Indies legend Chris

Moscow vows to aid Cuba amid US blockade

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:45:05 GMT

Humanitarian shipments will continue, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said

Moscow will continue supplying Cuba amid the US blockade squeezing the island, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

In late March, Russiadelivered100,000 tons of crude to the island, which has faced severe fuel shortages and power cuts since late last year, whe

AJP organises South Ecuador Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 under EDGE sponsorship

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:13:17 GMT

ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) announced the organisation of the AJP Tour South Ecuador Regional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Gi & No-Gi, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 25th April, 2026, in Ecuador, under the sponsorship of EDGE Group.

The championship is open to participants of all nationalities and categories, including youth, juniors, amateurs, professionals and m

GT opener Sudharsan will have shot at surpassing Chris Gayle for fastest 2,000 runs in RCB clash

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:50 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Gujarat Titans (GT) match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), GT's run machine Sai Sudharsan has an opportunity to have a marvellous record to his name - that of surpassing West Indies legend Chris Gayle for the fastest 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

RCB, looking to bounce back after a last-over thriller against Delhi Capitals

"Been trying to pick coaches', players' brains...": CSK spinner Akeal after match-winning 4-fer against MI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:05:01 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 (ANI): Following Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) emphatic 103-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein spoke about adapting to conditions, learning from team discussions, and executing plans effectively after registering a match-winning four-wicket haul.

Samson's second century of the season continued his T20 purple pa

US special forces soldier arrested for betting on Venezuela raid

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT

Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly used classified operation-planning data to pocket over $400,000 on Polymarket

A US Army Green Beret has been arrested on charges that he used classified information from the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to place high-stakes bets on prediction markets already rocked by billions of dollars in suspiciously timed wagers during the US-

US special forces soldier arrested after 'winning $400k on Venezuela raid bet'

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT

Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly used classified operation-planning data to pocket hundreds of thousands on Polymarket

A US Army Green Beret has been arrested on charges that he used classified information from the operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to place high-stakes b

Think tank forum explores theoretical innovation, major practices of China's governance in new era

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:45:22 GMT

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Participants at a think tank forum on Thursday discussed China's governance practices and theories, noting that these practices and theories offer valuable insights for the world.

The forum, co-hosted by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Xinhua News Agency, focused on theoretical innovation and major practices in

UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-HAITI-GANG SUPPRESSION FORCE-MEETING

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:45:46 GMT

(260423) -- UNITED NATIONS, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council holds a meeting on the situation in Haiti, at the UN headquarters in New York, April 23, 2026. Jack Christofides, special representative for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, said Thursday that the force is in an early phase of establishment. (Eskinder Debebe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner, 2B Willi Castro injured vs. Padres

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:19:22 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies lost their starting pitcher and second baseman to injures in the first three innings of Thursday's home game with the San Diego Padres in Denver.

Right-hander Ryan Feltner departed after two innings with right triceps tightness. Feltner, 29, worked a 1-2-3 first inning before allowing two runs on two hits and a walk in the second. He is 1-1

Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner, 2B Willi Castro injured vs. Rockies

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies lost their starting pitcher and second baseman to injures in the first three innings of Thursday's home game with the San Diego Padres in Denver.

Right-hander Ryan Feltner departed after two innings with right triceps tightness. Feltner, 29, worked a 1-2-3 first inning before allowing two runs on two hits and a walk in the second. He is 1-1

Report: Brazil's Eder Militao not expected to miss World Cup

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:05:10 GMT

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Brazil defender Eder Militao is dealing with a thigh injury but is not expected to miss this summer's World Cup, ESPN reported on Thursday.

Militao, 28, sustained his latest injury during Real Madrid's 2-1 win against Alaves in LaLiga on Tuesday.

'Following tests carried out today on our player Eder Militao by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been di

Canadian team signs Yasiel Puig, despite potential prison sentence looming

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League signed former Major League Baseball All-Star Yasiel Puig for the 2026 season.

How long his tenure with the team will last is up to Judge Dolly M. Gee in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. Puig is scheduled to be sentenced May

Pant yet to find his white-ball batting template, says Saba Karim as poor IPL run continues for LSG skipper

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:32:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim said that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant's struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the past two editions are down to him struggling to find the right template in limited-overs cricket.

Pant's struggles in the ongoing season continued with a three-ball duck, dismissed while going across against Nandre Burger

China's blueberry industry embraces dual growth strategy for high-quality development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:18:02 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Once a pricey delicacy in Chinese fruit stores, blueberries have become increasingly affordable for consumers, a phenomenon dubbed "blueberry freedom" on social media.

After becoming the world's top producer in 2020, China is pivoting its blueberry industry from simple volume expansion to a sophisticated dual-track strategy -- importing premium blueberries to ensure year-round, diver

MLB roundup: Mets eke out win over Twins, end 12-game skid

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:11 GMT

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Mark Vientos redeemed himself for an earlier baserunning miscue by delivering the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the host New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

The losing streak was the longest for the Mets since a 12-game skid from Aug. 10-23, 2002. However, the much-needed victory may have

Solid hitting, pitching lead Rockies to easy win vs. Padres

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:19:11 GMT

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Hunter Goodman homered and doubled twice, Mickey Moniak also had two doubles, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 in Denver on Wednesday night.

TJ Rumfield, Jake McCarthy and Willi Castro had two hits each to back a strong outing by Colorado starter Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1), who allowed one run on five hits and struck out four in 5 2/3 inn

Germany F Serge Gnabry (thigh) to miss World Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:25:13 GMT

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Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed on Wednesday that he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injury.

His pro club Bayern Munich announced on Saturday that Gnabry, 30, had torn the adductor muscle in his right thigh.

'The last few days have been tough to process,' he posted on Instagram. 'A Bayern season which still holds much to play for after securing

Report: Brazil's Estevao (hamstring) in doubt for World Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:40:23 GMT

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Brazil forward Estevao's participation in this summer's FIFA World Cup reportedly is in jeopardy due to a hamstring injury sustained during Chelsea's weekend loss to Manchester United.

The 18-year-old prodigy suffered a Grade 4 hamstring injury and is 'highly unlikely' to be ready for the start of the North American tournament on June 11, The Athletic reported on Wedne

Veteran Telugu producer Tripuraneni Chittibabu passes away, former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan pays condolences

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:33:17 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 22 (ANI): Veteran Telugu director and producer Tripuraneni Chittibabu has passed away. He was 71.

After learning about his demise on Wednesday, former Chief Minister YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep sorrow.

Describing the death as an irreparable loss to the cinema industry, he stated that Chittibabu carved a unique identity as a producer and a

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez carries stellar season into start vs. White Sox

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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When left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez struck out the United States' Byron Buxton with a two-strike changeup in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, the Diamondbacks came to attention.

'I thought, 'Well, we got it,'' said Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, who was texting with D-backs pitching coach Rick Kaplan during the game. 'We've got to find that

'Time for us to make an impact with our exports into India': Trinidad and Tobago envoy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:58:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): The High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday expressed optimism about the export with India during an interview with ANI. He made the remarks while the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association was being hosted here by PHDCCI.

High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to India, Chandradath Singh, said, 'This is a very important day for the delegati

Spain women remain No. 1 ahead of U.S. in FIFA rankings

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:19:17 GMT

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Spain remained No. 1 with the United States still at No. 2 on Tuesday in the first FIFA Women's World Ranking published since December.

Making up the rest of the top 10 in the new rankings are England, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Sweden, Canada and the Netherlands.

A total of 276 relevant international fixtures have been contested since the previous ra

Ashwin shoots down idea of second-string Indian T20I team made using IPL stars

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:59:51 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin shot down the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, saying that the caps of the national side at the senior-most level cannot be 'distributed for free' and instead there should be 'A' team tours happening to give players more exposure.

Ashwin was speaking on 'Ash Ki Baat', amid the media reports of the id

"Seeing him lead by example, we have no choice but to fall in line": GT all-rounder Jason Holder hails Gill's captaincy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:59:42 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 21 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) and West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder hailed Shubman Gill's leadership for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that the superstar batter leads by example and seeing him do so encourages players to 'fall in line' as well.

Holder was speaking to ANI following his team's loss to the Mumbai Indians (MI) on M

Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturer's Association to sign MoU with PHDCCI for trade, investment, joint ventures: Envoy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry for trade, investment and joint ventures, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to India Chandradath Singh told ANI on Tuesday.

'This one is going to be about trade and investment, joint ventures. It's about the collaboration between P

MLB roundup: Leody Taveras' 12th-inning slam sends O's past Royals

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:19:12 GMT

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Leody Taveras' grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss, 7-5 on Monday.

In the 12th, Basallo broke a 2-2 tie with his second RBI single of the night. Then with the bags full, Taveras sent a pitch from A

Dodgers belt 5 homers, escape Colorado with split

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:55:06 GMT

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Max Muncy homered twice and finished with four hits, Dalton Rushing also went deep twice, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 12-3 in Denver on Monday night.

Miguel Rojas homered and singled twice to reach 1,000 career hits, Santiago Espinal had two hits and Shohei Ohtani had a hit and two walks to extend his on-base streak to 52 games, one be

Joe Jonas goes Instagram official with Tatiana Gabriela two years after divorce from Sophie Turner

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:33:15 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 20 (ANI): Singer and actor Joe Jonas has confirmed his relationship with model Tatiana Gabriela, nearly two years after his divorce from actress Sophie Turner, according to E! News.

The Jonas Brothers member made his relationship Instagram official by sharing a series of pictures featuring Gabriela during a trip to Puerto Rico.

In one of the photos, Gabriela is seen posing closely w

Pope Leo prays at Angola shrine linked to slavery

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:05:55 GMT

The pontiff urged thousands of worshipers to help build a world free from war and injustice during his visit to the African nation

Pope Leo has prayed at a historic Catholic shrine in Angola that is linked to the transatlantic slave trade, during the third leg of his first trip to Africa as pontiff.

Speaking at the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima on Sunday, the Pope said the Marian site held memor

ETPL announces Glasgow franchise, Chris Gayle, Mugafi Group acquire team ownership

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:38 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 (ANI): The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise league, announced the 'Glasgow Mugafians', the league's Glasgow-based franchise representing Scotland, on Monday.

Backed by the Mugafi Group as founding partner, the franchise is owned by Tansha Batra, with West Indies legend Chris Gayle joining as Co-Owner and Global Brand Ambassador.

After the US Bombing, a Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:50:43 GMT

The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US killed over 100 people in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, includ

France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:07:11 GMT

Ecology minister Monique Barbut said Group of Seven ministers had made progress on environmental issues even if climate change was studiously avoided on the opening day of the talks.

"If I had tackled the issue head-on, there would have been no G7," Barbut told reporters during a trip to Fontainebleau forest south of the French capital with the visiting ministers.

Earlier, Barbut had said the G7 "must remai

Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

People living near a coal plant in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria breathe air so toxic they describe themselves as prisoners in their own homes. In Louisiana, communities along the petrochem

Basic Principles of Global Trading and WTOs Trade Multilateralism

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:12:32 GMT

(Moscow Bureau) - The14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (MC14)was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark conference discussed diverse aspects of significant issues relating to the WTO today. The structural and functional reforms also dominated the discussions. While there was no expectation of a substantial outcome, there were, at least, some hopes for Min

After the US Bombing, a Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:20:43 GMT

The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicols Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The USkilledover 100 people in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, including reportedly some civilians in the neighboring Ciudad Tiuna social housing complex.

By Roger D. Harris

CBS Invited a War Criminal To Their Dinner Party

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:58:47 GMT

CBS News is inviting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to join them at the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekto sit at their table, surrounded by journalists hes banned from Pentagon press conferences. Many, including journalists who work at CBS, are calling this invitation distasteful, given Hegseths attacks on truth, the First Amendment, and journalism. However, given CBSs hard pivot to the right after being abs

War Is Still A Racket

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:35:20 GMT

Smedley Butlers classic texts with new commentary by David Swanson

Major General Smedley Darlington Butler (1881-1940) from the age of 16 to the age of 50 waged war all over the world for the U.S. Marine Corps. Then he denounced what hed been doing as a racket driven by Wall Street profiteers. Butlers change of perspective produced probably the most serious and dramatic confession in world history.

His in

Lo que debes saber antes del NFL Draft 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:22 GMT

Chiefs Espanol

El NFL Draft 2026 est a la vuelta de la esquina yKansas City Chiefs se preparan para uno de los momentos ms importantes de esta offseason. La edicin nmero 91 del reclutamiento se llevar a cabo del 23 al 25 de abril en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania, marcando un nuevo captulo en la construccin del roster rumbo a la prxima temporada.

Con un total de nueve selecciones,Kansas Ci

Analyzing Trump 2.0s Plans For Greater North America

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:20:21 GMT

The US is restoring its unipolar hegemony over the hemisphere, beginning with its quarter-sphere, because there are no checks or balances.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke in early March aboutGreater North America, which includes every sovereign nation and territory north of the Equator, from Greenland to Ecuador and from Alaska to Guyana. He added that It is our immediate security perimeter i

Flash: Car bomb attack reported near a military unit in Colombia -- media

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:24 GMT

Flash: Car bomb attack reported near a military unit in Colombia -- media

Venezuela, Colombia leaders discuss energy, security, trade

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:45:04 GMT

CARACAS, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez and visiting Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday discussed cooperation in such areas as energy, security, tourism and trade.
Speaking after their first meeting, Rodriguez said both sides held "serious and concrete" discussions on combating criminal groups and transnational crime, including plans to strengthen intelligence sharing.

Colombian president arrives in Venezuela for bilateral agenda

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:45:26 GMT

CARACAS, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Venezuela on Friday for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Petro was received at Maiquetia International Airport by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil and is expected to meet Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez.
According to Venezuela's foreign ministry, the meeting seeks to strengthen regional integratio

Roundup: Saudi film "Hijra" wins top award at Aswan Int'l Women Film Festival

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:45:07 GMT

ASWAN, Egypt, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Saudi film "Hijra" by Shahad Ameen won the Best Film award at the 10th edition of Aswan International Women Film Festival, whose awards were announced on Friday in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan.
Held from April 20 to 25, the festival featured 73 films from 34 countries in several international and local competitions, including the Feature Film, Short Film, Films with

Ties with U.S. must be based on mutual respect: Venezuela's acting president

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:45:19 GMT

CARACAS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Ties with the United States must be based on mutual respect, Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez reiterated on Thursday.
"Today, the new diplomatic representative of the United States arrived in Venezuela, and we hope to continue our work agenda, an agenda that must be based on respect," Rodriguez said as she led a massive rally in western Lara state as part of the "Great N

Venezuelans fall victim to U.S. sanctions: official

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:45:11 GMT

CARACAS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelans have fallen victim to U.S. sanctions, Venezuelan Education Minister Hector Rodriguez said Thursday at a rally in Monagas state.
"We have all been victims of the sanctions," Rodriguez said during the "Great National Pilgrimage" rallies convened by acting president Delcy Rodriguez to demand an end to the sanctions and advocate for peace.
"The vast majority of Venezu

Gang Suppression Force in Haiti in early phase of establishment: official

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:45:24 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Jack Christofides, special representative for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, said Thursday that the force is in an early phase of establishment.
"We are at a critical early phase of establishing the GSF," Christofides told the Security Council in a briefing on the situation in Haiti. "The GSF is being built as a disciplined, accountable, and partnership-driven mis

1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: Think tank forum explores theoretical innovation, major practices of China's governance in new era

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:28 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Participants at a think tank forum on Thursday discussed China's governance practices and theories, noting that these practices and theories offer valuable insights for the world.
The forum, co-hosted by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Xinhua News Agency, focused on theoretical innovation and major practices i

Economic Watch: China's blueberry industry embraces dual growth strategy for high-quality development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:48:39 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Once a pricey delicacy in Chinese fruit stores, blueberries have become increasingly affordable for consumers, a phenomenon dubbed "blueberry freedom" on social media.
After becoming the world's top producer in 2020, China is pivoting its blueberry industry from simple volume expansion to a sophisticated dual-track strategy -- importing premium blueberries to ensure year-round, dive

Mazatlan rallies past 10-man Toluca

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:18:46 GMT

MEXICO CITY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Mazatlan scored four second-half goals to register a 4-3 home win over 10-man Toluca in Mexico's Liga MX on Wednesday.
Toluca's Everardo Lopez and Antonio Briseno scored either side of Brian Rubio's 49th-minute strike but the game changed course when Marcel Ruiz was shown a straight red card on the hour.
The hosts seized the initiative and Yoel Barcenas equalized with a 6

Peru's defense, foreign ministers resign over dispute on U.S. fighter jet purchase

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:15:14 GMT

LIMA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Peru's Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela resigned Wednesday after a dispute over the government's decision to delay the purchase of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets.
The resignations followed President Jose Balcazar's move to postpone the deal, citing concerns over public spending and leaving the decision to the next administration.
Local media reported t

Namibia launches solidarity campaign calling for end to Cuba blockade

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:45:20 GMT

WINDHOEK, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Wednesday launched a national solidarity campaign to support Cuba, with senior parliamentary leadership calling for the lifting of long-standing unilateral sanctions against the Caribbean nation.
Speaking at the launch, Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said the campaign, inaugurated in Windhoek, aims to mobilize public awareness, partnerships,

China calls for continued implementation of Colombian peace accord

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:45:36 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for efforts to implement the Colombian peace agreement.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Colombian peace agreement. Over the past decade, the government and people of Colombia have made tremendous efforts and achieved notable progress toward lasting peace and development, setting a model for resolving conflicts throu

China drawn with titleholder U.S. for 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:45:25 GMT

BERLIN, April 21 (Xinhua) -- China was drawn with defending champion the United States, Italy and the Czech Republic in Group D as the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup draw was held here on Tuesday.
The 16-team tournament, scheduled for September 4-13 in the German capital, will mark the 20th edition of the Women's World Cup and the first to feature an expanded field of 16 teams, up from 12 at the previous

WBSC unveils schedule of first softball Olympic qualification event

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:17:21 GMT

LAUSANNE, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) unveiled Tuesday the official game schedule for the Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage, the first qualification event of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The group stage will be played in Prague of the Czech Republic on June 16-20, Lima of Peru on July 14-18 and Oklahoma City of the United States on September 12-16.
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As Colombia elections near, Security Council hears calls for calm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

While hope for peace is alive in Colombia as the country prepares for presidential elections, the Security Council on Tuesday heard that achieving it and making it last still requires the full implementation of a peace accord signed almost 10 years ago.
Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombias decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the f

Venezuela launches national rally against U.S. sanctions

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:15:14 GMT

CARACAS, April 20 (Xinhua) -- A nationwide mobilization against U.S. sanctions continued on Monday in Venezuela, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez leading a rally calling for political and social unity.
"We have to put an end to the sanctions," Rodriguez said at Cerro El Gallo in San Felix, where the rally took place. He said the campaign aims to build consensus and push for the lifting of economi

1st LD Writethru: Cuba confirms recent meeting with U.S. delegation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:15:38 GMT

HAVANA, April 20 (Xinhua) -- A meeting was recently held here in Cuba between delegations from Cuba and the United States, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Cuba's state daily Granma on Monday.
"The U.S. side was represented by assistant secretaries of the State Department, while the Cuban side participated at the level of deputy minis

Urgent: Cuba confirms recent meeting with U.S. delegation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:45:29 GMT

HAVANA, April 20 (Xinhua) -- A meeting was recently held here in Cuba between delegations from Cuba and the United States, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Cuba's state daily Granma on Monday.

Flash: Cuba confirms meeting with U.S. delegation

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:15:28 GMT

Flash: Cuba confirms meeting with U.S. delegation

German chancellor says no basis for possible U.S. intervention in Cuba

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:45:04 GMT

BERLIN, April 20 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that there is no justifiable basis for a possible U.S. military intervention in Cuba, stressing that the country poses no threat to other countries.
Merz made the remarks during a joint press conference with visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the northern German city of Hanover.
Merz's statements came amid

Chad announces deployment of 1,500 security personnel to Haiti

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:34 GMT

YAOUNDE, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Chad announced on Monday the deployment of a contingent of 1,500 security personnel to Haiti as part of an international effort to support local authorities in tackling armed gangs.
The announcement was made during a special plenary session of the country's parliament.
In a message to lawmakers read by Ali Kolotou Tchaimi, president of the National Assembly, Chadian President

Latin American migrants deported from US await their fate in DRC

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:39:29 GMT

The group of 15, from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, arrived last Friday in the central African country and are now being housed in Venus Village run-down hotel complex on the outskirts of the capital.
Granted one-week visas on arrival, they must now decide whether to return to their home countries or remain in theDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
None of them speak French the country's official language.

Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:33 GMT

MIAMI (AP) - Deeply ingrained in Raul Valdes-Fauli's family lore is the November 1960 day when an agent of Fidel Castro's revolution showed up at his family's Pedroso Bank in Havana, with a machine gun, and demanded they leave.

Calling his father and uncle gusanos - or worms, a Spanish-language term coined by Castro to denigrate those fleeing the island - the agent seized the bank and in an instant disposses

Guadeloupe hit by drought alert as water supplies deteriorate

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:24:15 GMT

The prefecture of Guadeloupe has placed Grande-Terre, the eastern half of the territory, and the island of Dsirade under a drought alert, with water use restrictions to allow for the continued supply of drinking water.
In anorder issued on Friday, the prefecture described an "observed deterioration over several weeks of groundwater levels in Grande-Terre", along with "chronic problems linked to the malfunctioning

More than half of Haitians still facing acute food insecurity

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:42:17 GMT

From the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
Port-au-Prince - According to the latest update from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), released by the National Food Security Coordination (CNSA), 5.83 million people - or 52 percent of Haiti's population - are currently experiencing acute food

United Nations Invites Young Leaders in Latin America and Caribbean to Apply for Regional Nuclear Disarmament Initiative

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:09:51 GMT

As Colombia Nears Presidential Elections, Security Council Speakers Call for Calm, Full Implementation of Historic 2016 Peace Accord

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:05:18 GMT

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD First Look #shorts - Post News Group

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:36:20 GMT
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD First Look #shorts - Post News Group

Italy dismisses Trump official's 'shameful' idea to replace Iran at football World Cup

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:38:14 GMT
Italy dismisses Trump official's 'shameful' idea to replace Iran at football World Cup

ANGLICAN BISHOP LAISH BOYD NCOURAGED PEOPLE TO VOTE IN UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:03:57 GMT
ANGLICAN BISHOP LAISH BOYD NCOURAGED PEOPLE TO VOTE IN UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS

SWEETING- PLP DELIVERED RESULTS WHILE FNM MADE EXCUSES

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:44 GMT
SWEETING- PLP DELIVERED RESULTS WHILE FNM MADE EXCUSES

Scotland- Why are Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart not in World Cup mix?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:09:40 GMT
Scotland- Why are Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart not in World Cup mix?

67-year-old woman admits to stabbing stepson over cursing

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:14:08 GMT
67-year-old woman admits to stabbing stepson over cursing

Man granted $8,000 bail over loaded gun on Exuma dock

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:13:47 GMT
Man granted $8,000 bail over loaded gun on Exuma dock

RBDF fires mechanic arrested in Florida after going AWOL

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:13:44 GMT
RBDF fires mechanic arrested in Florida after going AWOL

Privy council rules marina not liable for yacht theft

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:12:31 GMT
Privy council rules marina not liable for yacht theft

Campaign identifies rider injured in recent bus crash

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:12:26 GMT
Campaign identifies rider injured in recent bus crash

Veteran officer admits guilt in marine recruit assaults

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:11:52 GMT
Veteran officer admits guilt in marine recruit assaults

Teenager remanded to prison on attempted murder charge

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:11:05 GMT
Teenager remanded to prison on attempted murder charge

Relocated vendors face hardship as return to Fort Fincastle stalls

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:11:02 GMT
Relocated vendors face hardship as return to Fort Fincastle stalls

Privy Council dismisses family land dispute because the 12-year legal limit expired

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:09:38 GMT
Privy Council dismisses family land dispute because the 12-year legal limit expired

Coleby-Davis dodges questions over collapsed energy deal

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:07:47 GMT
Coleby-Davis dodges questions over collapsed energy deal

Murder suspect gets eight months for brief escape from police custody

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:07:11 GMT
Murder suspect gets eight months for brief escape from police custody

NBA rookie helps fund vital special needs testing in Bimini

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:14:39 GMT
NBA rookie helps fund vital special needs testing in Bimini

Bain faces risk of bankruptcy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:12:04 GMT
Bain faces risk of bankruptcy

Out Island hotels urged to adapt after double-digit Q1 decline

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:06:48 GMT
Out Island hotels urged to adapt after double-digit Q1 decline

PS in PLP gear row earns $221k annually for role

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:03:50 GMT
PS in PLP gear row earns $221k annually for role

Defence accuses police of planting gun in robbery trial

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:36:15 GMT
Defence accuses police of planting gun in robbery trial

Police seize $18k and drugs during Star Lane house raid

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:35:26 GMT
Police seize $18k and drugs during Star Lane house raid

Foreign Office unit tracking Israels potential breaches of international law closes due to cuts

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:45:14 GMT
Foreign Office unit tracking Israels potential breaches of international law closes due to cuts