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6.5-Magnitude Earthquake strikes guadeloupe

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Guadeloupe on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located about four miles east of Beauséjour, at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles). The USGS......

Venezuela launches new military drills amid escalating tensions with the US

Caracas – Venezuelan forces carried out new military exercises on the Caribbean coast on Saturday, deploying anti-aircraft systems and amphibious units at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The maneuvers took place in the states of Falcón (northwest) and Sucre (northeast),......

Venezuela denounces US military deployment in the Caribbean as an “undeclared war”

Venezuela’s defense minister, Vladimir Padrino López, declared on Friday that the recent US military deployment in the Caribbean constitutes an “undeclared war.” His statement followed reports that US forces destroyed several boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking, killing......

Morocco's Atlantic initiative drives Africa-Caribbean cooperation forward

Morocco has spotlighted its Atlantic Initiative as a cornerstone of effective South-South cooperation during the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit. The initiative aims to transform the Atlantic region into a hub of global connectivity, fostering development and integration between Africa and the Caribbean. Leading......

Tsunami warning issued for Puerto Rico after 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean

On Saturday, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the Caribbean Sea, setting off a tsunami warning for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as confirmed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred around 18:25 (GMT -5) approximately 30 kilometers north of Honduras. The......

Investigation launched after SpaceX's Starship rocket failure

An investigation has been initiated following the explosion of the second stage of SpaceX's Starship rocket on January 16, as the vehicle soared over the Caribbean. This led to the suspension of Starship flights on January 17 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which directed the company......

King Charles Faces Growing Pressure for Reparations Over Britain's Role in Transatlantic Slavery

In a significant development, King Charles acknowledged the 'painful' history of slavery during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. This acknowledgment comes amidst intensifying calls for reparations from African and Caribbean nations, who seek redress for Britain's involvement......

Commonwealth Leaders Set to Address Reparations for Slavery at Upcoming Summit

Commonwealth heads of government are poised to challenge the United Kingdom regarding reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, according to reports from the BBC. As the summit of 56 Commonwealth nations approaches, taking place in Samoa, diplomatic sources indicate that discussions surrounding......

Texas Braces as Hurricane Beryl Slams Coast

Hurricane Beryl made a formidable landfall on Monday, crashing into the southern US state of Texas with alarming force. As the storm's wrath became evident, residents were swiftly evacuated amid severe warnings of flooding and power outages. In a dramatic turn of events, the US National Hurricane......