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US flies Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo to Honduras

US flies Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo to Honduras

The U.S. government flew 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras on Thursday, from where they are set to be transferred...

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

WASHINGTON —  Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement...

Trump signs order aimed at ending benefits for some immigrants

Trump signs order aimed at ending benefits for some immigrants

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA —  U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order aimed at ending federal benefits for people in the country illegally,...

Migrants in Panama deported from US moved to Darien jungle region

Migrants in Panama deported from US moved to Darien jungle region

PANAMA CITY —  A group of migrants deported from the U.S. to Panama last week were moved on Tuesday night from a hotel in the capital...

Jake Knapp's everywhere at the Mexico Open and eager to repeat

Jake Knapp's everywhere at the Mexico Open and eager to repeat

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) Jake Knapp is seeing himself everywhere. The airport. The hotel. Obviously, the golf course....

Mexico says US drone flights part of years-old collaboration

Mexico says US drone flights part of years-old collaboration

MEXICO CITY —  Mexico’s president said Wednesday that U.S. drone flights were part of a collaboration that has existed for years between...

Selena Gomez opens up on her relationship with Benny Blanco, says "He gets so weirded out by me.."

Selena Gomez opens up on her relationship with Benny Blanco, says "He gets so weirded out by me.."

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco recently opened up about their relationship, how they met, and their...

SCCI strengthens economic, trade partnerships with Guatemala

SCCI strengthens economic, trade partnerships with Guatemala

SHARJAH, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing strategic...

Grammy-nominated singer Paquita La Del Barrio passes away at 77

Grammy-nominated singer Paquita La Del Barrio passes away at 77

Veracruz [Mexico], February 18 (ANI): The Grammy-nominated singer Francisca Viveros Barradas, best known by her stage name Paquita...

Costa Rica will receive deported migrants from US

Costa Rica will receive deported migrants from US

San Jose, Costa Rica Costa Rica announced Monday it would receive migrants from other countries who were deported by the United States,...

Brussels response to US tariffs will backfire on EU Trump

Brussels response to US tariffs will backfire on EU  Trump

The European Commission is reportedly planning to block imports of certain foodstuff from the US US President Donald Trump has warned...

EU response to US tariffs will backfire Trump

EU response to US tariffs will backfire  Trump

The European Commission is reportedly planning to block imports of certain foodstuff from the US US President Donald Trump has warned...

EU can buy US arms for Ukraine Trump

EU can buy US arms for Ukraine  Trump

The American president does not believe even a little bit Zelenskys claims that Russia plans to attack NATO US allies in Europe can...

Trump greenlights new Ukraine weapons purchases

Trump greenlights new Ukraine weapons purchases

The American president does not believe even a little bit Zelensky's claims that Russia plans to attack NATO ...

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15

Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration...

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15, 2025

VOA immigration weekly recap, Feb. 9-15, 2025

Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration...

Saud bin Saqr, Costa Rica's Vice Minister of Expenditures discuss relations

Saud bin Saqr, Costa Rica's Vice Minister of Expenditures discuss relations

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 12th February, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,...

Guatemala's Economy Minister affirms her country's desire to develop economic relations, partnerships with UAE

Guatemala's Economy Minister affirms her country's desire to develop economic relations, partnerships with UAE

DUBAI,11th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Guatemala's Minister of Economy, Gabriela Garcia, affirmed that her country is keen to develop economic...

Guatemala seeks to boost tourism, trade with UAE: Tourism Minister

Guatemala seeks to boost tourism, trade with UAE: Tourism Minister

DUBAI, 11th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Harris Whitbeck, Minister of Tourism of Guatemala, emphasised that his country is eager to strengthen...

UAE, Costa Rica promote trade, investment opportunities

UAE, Costa Rica promote trade, investment opportunities

DUBAI, 6th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Costa Rica have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding...

Razan Al Mubarak chairs 112th IUCN Council meeting in Guatemala

Razan Al Mubarak chairs 112th IUCN Council meeting in Guatemala

ABU DHABI, 3rd February, 2025 (WAM) -- Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),...

RAK Chamber of Commerce explores investment cooperation with Guatemala

RAK Chamber of Commerce explores investment cooperation with Guatemala

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) -- The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce discussed ways to enhance cooperation with the Republic...

President of Guatemala confers Grand Officer of Order of Antonio Jose de Irisarri on Ambassador Al Menhali

President of Guatemala confers Grand Officer of Order of Antonio Jose de Irisarri on Ambassador Al Menhali

ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Bernardo Arevalo, President of the Republic of Guatemala, awarded the Grand Officer of the Order...

El Salvador shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake

El Salvador shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake

SAN SALVADOR, 5th January, 2025 (WAM)-- A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattled areas off the coast of El Salvador, causing widespread...

Trump's tariff measures do not shatter WTO and world trade

Trump's tariff measures do not shatter WTO and world trade

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House as he announces reciprocal tariffs, in Washington, DC, February...

Mexico: Serious Deficiencies in Homicide Investigations

Mexico: Serious Deficiencies in Homicide Investigations

(Mexico City) - Mexican authorities are failing to adequately investigate high numbers of homicides, most of them by organized crime...

Guatemala: Failed Response to Sexual Violence Against Girls

Guatemala: Failed Response to Sexual Violence Against Girls

(Guatemala City) - Successive governments in Guatemala have failed to meet their obligations toward girls facing early and forced pregnancies...

US Deports 177 Venezuelan Migrants from Guantanamo Bay

US Deports 177 Venezuelan Migrants from Guantanamo Bay

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The United States has sent 177 deported Venezuelan migrants from the Washington-controlled military base in Guantanamo...

Oil demand will not go up and prices will not come down

Oil demand will not go up and prices will not come down

There is an abundant supply of oil on the global market but despite a lack of demand, producers will not lower prices in order to stay...

Mexico moves to block U.S. extraterritorial actions over terrorism designations

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed two constitutional amendments on Thursday to strengthen...

Mexican president says she does not fear Trump's threats

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday said she does not fear U.S. President Donald Trump...

UN launches humanitarian response plans for three Central American countries

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations and its partners in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have launched this year's...

Mexico relaunches "Made in Mexico" brand as U.S. tariffs loom

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Mexico has relaunched a Made in Mexico brand campaign to bolster national production and cushion the...

Honduras reaches deal with U.S. to continue extradition treaty

TEGUCIGALPA, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Honduran President Xiomara Castro announced on Tuesday that her government reached an agreement with...

Mexican president warns Google of legal action for Gulf of Mexico name change

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday warned search engine Google in a second letter that...

At least 55 die in Guatemala after bus plunged into gorge

GUATEMALA CITY, 11th February, 2025 (WAM) -- At least 55 people are dead after their bus plunged into a gorge and landed under a bridge...

UAE Ambassador meets Mexican Senate President

MEXICO CITY, 24th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Salem Rashed Alowais, UAE Ambassador to the United Mexican States, met with Fernandez Norona,...

US sends migrants from Guantanamo to Venezuela

The United States deported 177 migrants from its military base in Guantanamo, Cuba to their homeland in Venezuela Thursday, the latest...

US transfers 177 migrants held in Guantanamo to Venezuela

Marking another boost to the renewed partnership between the US and Venezuela, 177 migrants were transferred from the notorious Guantanamo...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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