Category Archives: International News
Haiti’s Head of State is assassinated
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise has been shot and killed by gunmen, some of whom are believed to be foreigners. Prime Minister Claude Joseph made the announcement earlier today. Mr. Moise’s wife was also wounded during the incident this morning. She … Continue reading
Local body applauds declaration of Federal Holiday to commemorate emancipation in the US
The local body behind the observance applauds the declaration of a federal holiday to commemorate emancipation in the United States. Chairman of the Emancipation Support Committee Khafra Kambon says it is long over due. Juneteenth is also called Juneteenth National Independence … Continue reading
Ministry of National Security receives 400 vaccines donated from the US
United States government donates 400 vaccines to the Ministry of National Security. Confirmation of the development came yesterday from National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds. He says on Saturday the Ministry received the doses as a gift. He said the Ministry … Continue reading
T&T government says it is already lobbying for part of vaccine doses to be shared by US
The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is already lobbying for part of the doses of COVID-19 vaccines earmarked by the United States to be shared globally. President Joe Biden made the announcement during a press briefing on Monday. Yesterday … Continue reading
Israel strikes Hamas Tunnels
Israel strikes Hamas Tunnels in the deadliest 24 hours in the conflict. At least 200 Palestinians, including dozens of children, and 10 Israelis, including 2 children, have been killed so far. US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister … Continue reading
Israeli Military attack Gaza
The Israeli Military directs heavy artillery fire and dozens of airstrikes into Gaza. The attacks occurred last night and into this morning. There are growing fears that a ground invasion of the territory could be launched to quell rocket fire from Palestinian … Continue reading
Cyber attack on US oil pipeline causes panic buying
A cyber attack on a vital US oil pipeline is starting to have an impact on the public. The critical colonial pipeline was shut down after a ransomware attack last Friday and is not expected to substantially restore service for … Continue reading
Netherlands becomes latest country to suspend the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca
The Netherlands has become the latest country to suspend use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over concerns about possible side effects. The World Health Organization and Europe’s Medicines Regulator say there is no indication of a link between the vaccine and … Continue reading
Venezuela’s opposition-held Congress extends term after disputed vote
Venezuela’s Opposition-held National Assembly approves a statute extending its term into 2021. It follows a disputed December 6th election in which allies of President Nicolas Maduro’s ruling Socialist Party won 91% of the seats in Congress. The South American country’s 4 … Continue reading
Shipments of 2nd coronavirus vaccine authorised in US has left for distribution
Initial shipments of the second coronavirus vaccine authorised in the US left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. The trucks left the factory in the Memphis area with the vaccine developed … Continue reading
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