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"We are verifying details": MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama

"We are verifying details": MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India on Friday confirmed that it is aware of deportation flights to Panama and Costa Rica, which...

EUs Von der Leyen issued colonial reparations demand

EUs Von der Leyen issued colonial reparations demand

Former colonies are not seeking a handout but an appropriate apology, the Grenadian prime minister has said European Commission President...

EUs Von der Leyen issued with colonial reparations demand

EUs Von der Leyen issued with colonial reparations demand

Former colonies are not seeking a handout but an appropriate apology, the Grenadian prime minister has said European Commission President...

What should a split state expect from the US this time

What should a split state expect from the US this time

Western hegemony destroyed Libya, and 14 years later is still unable to fix it The British House of Commons in 2016 investigated...

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...

US sends commander to Panama to "secure" canal against Chinese influence; Beijing dubs claim "a lie"

US sends commander to Panama to "secure" canal against Chinese influence; Beijing dubs claim "a lie"

Beijing (China), February 20 (ANI): Following US President Donald Trump's remarks on 'taking back' the Panama Canal from China, the...

BARBADOS-BRIDGETOWN-CARICOM-MEETING

BARBADOS-BRIDGETOWN-CARICOM-MEETING

(250220) -- BRIDGETOWN, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Carla Barnett, secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), delivers a...

The US has a long history of meddling in Latin America. What's different about Donald Trump's approach?

The US has a long history of meddling in Latin America. What's different about Donald Trump's approach?

Jimmy Carter, who was president from 1977 to 1981, considered the treaties signed in 1977 to cede control of the Panama Canal to Panama,...

"Safe and Secure": Indian Embassy in Panama says it has "consular access" to Indians who reached from US

"Safe and Secure": Indian Embassy in Panama says it has "consular access" to Indians who reached from US

Panama City [Panama], February 20 (ANI): India is working closely with authorities in Panama to ensure the well-being of Indians who...

Trump's threats on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine and Panama revive old-school US imperialism of dominating other nations by force, after decades of nuclear deterrence

Trump's threats on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine and Panama revive old-school US imperialism of dominating other nations by force, after decades of nuclear deterrence

Imperialist rhetoric is becoming a mark of President Donald Trump's second term. From asserting that the U.S. will take over the Gaza...

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...

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: In-form India aim to replicate recent heroics in campaign opener against Bangladesh

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: In-form India aim to replicate recent heroics in campaign opener against Bangladesh

Dubai [UAE], February 19 (ANI): India, the finalists of the 2023 edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and winners of last year's...

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...

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,...

Russian MP predicts imminent return of Mastercard and Visa

Russian MP predicts imminent return of Mastercard and Visa

The payment card companies lost a major market when they exited in 2022 due to the Ukraine conflict, Anatoly Aksakov has said ...

Kane Williamson signs with Middlesex, to represent club in T20 Blast, County Championship

Kane Williamson signs with Middlesex, to represent club in T20 Blast, County Championship

London [UK], February 17 (ANI): Middlesex Cricket on Monday announced the signing of New Zealand star batter Kane Williamson for the...

China plays its Trump card

China plays its Trump card

Hong Kong, February 17 (ANI): As newly installed President Donald Trump pursues his personal agenda in the White House, Chairman Xi...

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...

US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports threatens national security

US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports threatens national security

Washington DC [US] February 16 (ANI): Chinese and Hong Kong businesses' control of important infrastructure on the Panama Canal and...

Punjab: Deportee says his parents sold land, borrowed money to send him to US; urges govt assistance

Punjab: Deportee says his parents sold land, borrowed money to send him to US; urges govt assistance

Ferozepur (Punjab) [India], February 16 (ANI): Sourav, one of the alleged illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to...

Unforgettable moments from ICC Champions Trophy history

Unforgettable moments from ICC Champions Trophy history

Dubai [UAE], February 16 (ANI): With the ICC Champions Trophy set to return in Pakistan and the UAE, we take a look back at five of...

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 Administration Inherits SOUTHCOM's Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean

Trump Administration Inherits SOUTHCOM's Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean

During her tenure as Commander of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) from October 2021 to her retirement in November 2024, General...

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...

Celebrate the Season with Chilean Cherries: The Ultimate Winter Superfruit

Celebrate the Season with Chilean Cherries: The Ultimate Winter Superfruit

HT Syndication New Delhi [India], January 16: The much-awaited season of Chilean cherries has arrived, bringing the freshest and most...

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...

Barbados PM calls for proactive climate action

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday called for proactive climate action...

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...

Researchers find fossil evidence of Australian predatory dinosaurs

SYDNEY, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Australian paleontologists have discovered the first fossil evidence of a predatory dinosaur species that...

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...

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...

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

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

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Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

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