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May 28, 2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron has extended warm congratulations to Guyana on the occasion of its 60th Independence anniversary, while reaffirming France’s strong commitment to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with international law. In a formal letter to President Irfaan Ali, Macron underscored what he described as France’s particular attachment to its partnership […]

May 26, 2026

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The United States stands firmly with Guyana in support of its territorial integrity and sovereignty, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole D. Theriot said, as she hailed six decades of diplomatic ties and pledged deeper cooperation in security, trade and energy development. In an op-ed marking Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, Theriot described the relationship between the […]

May 21, 2026

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Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It is not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the hand symbol of the opposition Indian National Congress, but the cockroach — stubborn, reviled and considered indestructible — which has recently become an unlikely yet relatable political symbol for young […]

May 19, 2026

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People living close to the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak have told the BBC of their fear, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that cases may be spreading faster than originally thought. One man in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s north-eastern Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, said infected people were dying […]

May 18, 2026

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. But […]

May 6, 2026

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news channel, which soon became a central part of the media landscape. US President Donald […]

May 6, 2026

England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn’s WXV Global Series is “the worst decision someone has ever made”. Size 4.5 balls – about 3 per cent smaller, but the same weight as a regulation size five – will be used for the tournament in September and October. World Rugby […]

April 28, 2026

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CARICOM on Tuesday affirmed that community platforms and engagements should not be used, directly or indirectly, to advance or appear to legitimise territorial claims currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), amid concerns over their display during recent official engagements. In a statement, the Caribbean Community said it had taken note of recent official […]

April 26, 2026

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday evening, playfully engaging with the evening’s entertainer, mentalist Oz Pearlman. Just outside, a man sprinted through a security checkpoint with a shotgun in hand, exchanging fire with Secret Service […]

April 25, 2026

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The US has agreed to allow the Venezuelan government to fund the defense of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, ending a legal standoff that has clouded the case for weeks. Federal prosecutors and attorneys for the Maduros informed the judge overseeing the case in a joint letter filed late Friday night that the Treasury Department […]

Category: International

France reaffirms support for Guyana’s sovereignty in Independence Day message

U.S. stands firmly with Guyana on sovereignty, says Ambassador Theriot

Satirical ‘party’ for the lazy and unemployed, chronically online scrollers and professional ranters goes viral

Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

Smaller balls for women’s rugby ‘worst decision ever’

CARICOM warns against use of community platforms to legitimise territorial claims before the ICJ

Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos – and a crime scene

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association

Police urge public to record and report speeding, overcharging and misconduct in public transport

Gouveia re-elected PSC Chairman

Arudranauth Gossai elected President of Bar Association