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Hamas To Transfer Gaza Civilian Authority

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and will transfer civilian authority to a United Nations-backed technical committee under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. The group said the move demonstrates its commitment to…

Venezuela Death Toll Tops 3,300 As Burials Continue

Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday, July 5, as officials began to bury dozens of bodies left unidentified 11 days after the disaster. The June 24 double shocks, one of Latin America's worst…

Venezuela Quake Toll Reaches 2,595 As Damage Mounts

The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela rose to 2,595, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Friday, an increase of 300 from the previous day, as rescue operations continued for more than a week after the country’s…

Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Surpasses 1,700

With the window for finding survivors closing fast, Venezuelans are combing through the ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes amid growing fears of a humanitarian crisis that could last years.…

US And Iran Exchange Strikes

Tensions between the United States and Iran are once again on the rise after both countries exchanged military strikes just days after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at restoring peace and ensuring safe passage through the…

U.S. Court Clears Way To End Protections For Haitians

Hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States could now face deportation after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to end their temporary protected status. The six-to-three ruling allows…

Ebola Outbreak In Congo Surpasses 1000 Cases

Health officials in the Democratic Republic Of Congo are racing to contain a growing Ebola outbreak that has now claimed more than two hundred and fifty lives. Confirmed cases have surpassed one thousand since the outbreak was declared…

Drew Marks World Environment Day With Green Pledge

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrence Drew used World Environment Day on Friday to reaffirm the government’s commitment to protecting the environment and advancing St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda, calling on…

Education Minister Launches Child Month Celebrations 2026

Basseterre:​ In an address to the nation, Hon. Dr. Geoffery Hanley, Minister of Education, officially declared the start of the annual June Child Month festivities. “The month of June marks a significant celebration in our nation’s…

PM Drew Enjoys Vibrant Green Valley J’Ouvert Celebrations

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said he enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere at the Green Valley J’Ouvert celebrations as citizens and visitors came together for what he described as good, clean fun. In a social media…

Trump Renews Push for Venezuela Statehood

BASSETERRE — U.S. President Donald Trump has once again raised the prospect of making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States, sparking a firm rejection from the South American nation's government and renewed debate over the…

Health Without Borders: Support Taiwan’s Inclusion in WHO

Op-Ed by H.E. Edward Ling-wen Tao, Ambassador to the Saint Kitts and Nevis As the international community confronts increasingly complex public health challenges, meaningful global cooperation has never been more important. Taiwan, a…

US Targets Cuba’s Military Economic Network

BASSETERRE — The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's military-linked economic conglomerate and senior officials. The U.S, cites national security concerns in a move expected to further tighten economic pressure on the…

Destiny Huggins Crowned 2026 Labour Queen

BASSETERRE — Destiny Huggins has claimed the 2026 Miss Labour Queen title after a standout performance that earned her recognition for her elegance, intelligence, confidence, and class throughout the competition. Huggins, representing…

Man Shot Close at Antigua Political Event

St. John’s, Antigua – A 28-year-old man was shot and hospitalized after gunfire erupted near a major campaign event of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ALP) on Sunday morning, just three days before the country heads to the polls. The…