Executive Action to Deploy 1,500 Troops to US-Mexico Border: A Step to Secure Communities In a decisive move to address the growing concerns over undocumented immigration, an executive action signed by President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border. The measure, detailed in an official post on the […]
Colombian Drug Gang Violence Claims 60 Lives in Latest Conflict
The death toll from recent attacks by a rebel group in Colombia’s Catatumbo region has risen to 60, according to the country’s human rights office. Rival factions, including the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), have been vying for control of the lucrative cocaine trade in the region, which […]
Cuba Releases First Jailed Anti-Government Protesters Following US Agreement
Cuba has begun releasing the first group of prisoners, part of an agreement made with the United States. The release follows a deal brokered by the Catholic Church, where President Joe Biden agreed to remove Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, just days before his term ended. In return, the Cuban […]
Molly-Mae’s ‘raw’ new show and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What’s coming out this week?
This Week’s Biggest Releases If you’ve been eager for fresh entertainment, this week is packed with exciting content across TV, music, and film. Here’s what to look forward to: 1. Molly-Mae’s New TV Series Molly-Mae is stepping into a new role in her highly-anticipated TV series debut. Promising to show her “as never before,” the […]
‘I Thought I Was Going to Die’: Activist Reveals Horrors of Venezuelan Detention
Juan, a young Venezuelan man in his 20s, was subjected to horrific physical and psychological torture after being detained in connection with protests against the controversial presidential election results of July 28. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, he bravely shared his painful experience, vowing that despite the brutal treatment he endured, he would […]
Guatemalan Forces Deployed to Haiti to Combat Rising Gang Violence
A contingent of 150 Guatemalan soldiers has arrived in Haiti to assist in the ongoing battle against violent armed gangs that have destabilized much of the nation. The soldiers, drawn from Guatemala’s military police, were deployed in two groups: the first 75 arrived on Friday, followed by another 75 on Saturday. This move comes as […]
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Amid Surge in Murders
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency following a surge in gang violence that has plagued the Caribbean nation. President Christine Carla Kangaloo made the declaration on the advice of Prime Minister Keith Rowley, amid mounting pressure to address the alarming rise in crime rates. The country has been grappling with one of […]
Panama Rejects Trump’s ‘Absurd’ Claim of Chinese Influence Over Canal
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has firmly rejected recent claims made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the presence of Chinese soldiers at the Panama Canal. Trump, in a message posted on his Truth Social account, accused Panama of “ripping off” the United States by charging high shipping rates. He further alleged that Chinese soldiers […]
Inside Haiti’s Gang Warzone: A Day in the Life of Kenyan Peacekeepers on Patrol
Pierre, a young man in his early twenties, lies motionless in a bed, his body battered by multiple gunshot wounds. His face is pale, and his breathing is shallow, a reminder of the brutality of the ongoing violence. Pierre’s story is just one of many in Haiti, where the relentless gang warfare has escalated to […]
“Los Zetas Cartel Boss Re-Arrested in Mexico After US Prison Sentence”
The founder of the notorious Los Zetas drug cartel, a group responsible for countless acts of violence and drug trafficking across Mexico and beyond, has been deported back to Mexico after serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States. Heriberto Lazcano, known as one of the most feared figures in Mexico’s drug war, was […]