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Police in Trinidad and Tobago Investigate After 56 Bodies Found Dumped at Cemetery

Police in Trinidad and Tobago Investigate After 56 Bodies Found Dumped at Cemetery

Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they were investigating after 56 bodies—mainly of infants—were found dumped at one of the country's cemeteries on Saturday.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Haiti

US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Haiti

The travel advisory update comes amid heated legislative debate about the presence of Haitian nationals in the United States.
Bessent: IMF, World Bank Resume Formal Relations With Venezuela

Bessent: IMF, World Bank Resume Formal Relations With Venezuela

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move opens new doors to financial support which will ultimately support the Venezuelan people.
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

The strike was part of operations targeting maritime drug routes under the Trump administration.
US Set to Become Industrial Powerhouse, Mexico to Pick up the Slack: Analysis

US Set to Become Industrial Powerhouse, Mexico to Pick up the Slack: Analysis

China’s export growth is slowing sharply, signaling shifting momentum in the world’s second-largest economy.
4 Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat

4 Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat

Since Saturday, there have been strikes against three alleged terrorist vessels resulting in 11 deaths overall.
Venezuela’s Acting President Opens Door to US Oil Expansion

Venezuela’s Acting President Opens Door to US Oil Expansion

The oil industry reform gives private companies control over oil production and sale, ending the state-owned company’s monopoly over those activities, as well as pricing.
US Military Strikes Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific

US Military Strikes Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said two ‘narco‑terrorists’ were killed in the operation, and that no U.S. forces were harmed.
Bahamas Police Release Michigan Man After His Wife Vanishes at Sea

Bahamas Police Release Michigan Man After His Wife Vanishes at Sea

Brian Hooker’s release follows his arrest by Bahamian police on April 8 ​after he was initially questioned as a witness in the disappearance.
Stampede at Haitian Mountaintop Fortress Kills at Least 25 People, Injures Dozens

Stampede at Haitian Mountaintop Fortress Kills at Least 25 People, Injures Dozens

A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens of others, authorities said.
Michigan Couple at Center of Bahamas Disappearance Chronicled Sailing Adventures on Social Media

Michigan Couple at Center of Bahamas Disappearance Chronicled Sailing Adventures on Social Media

Lynette Hooker bounced around the deck of the docked Soul Mate, smiled into the camera and proclaimed: “We’re finally leaving Kemah,” referring to a Texas port town.
Bahamas Police Arrest Husband of Missing Michigan Woman Who Vanished at Sea

Bahamas Police Arrest Husband of Missing Michigan Woman Who Vanished at Sea

A flotation device was found along the shoreline as rescue efforts were called off and authorities began recovery operations on Tuesday.
White House Says US Already in Cuba Talks, as Democratic Lawmakers Return Urging Negotiations

White House Says US Already in Cuba Talks, as Democratic Lawmakers Return Urging Negotiations

Reps. Jayapal and Jackson met with Cuban President Díaz-Canel and urged direct talks amid an oil blockade. The White House says talks are already underway.
Chinese Auto Maker Added to Brazil's 'Dirty List' Over Workers' Past Slavery-Like Conditions

Chinese Auto Maker Added to Brazil's 'Dirty List' Over Workers' Past Slavery-Like Conditions

This comes after a 2024 scandal where Chinese workers were said to have been victims of human trafficking and abusive contracts.
Small Plane Crashes and Bursts Into Flames in Southern Brazil, Killing 4

Small Plane Crashes and Bursts Into Flames in Southern Brazil, Killing 4

Shortly after leaving the runway, the plane struck a utility pole near the end of the strip, lost altitude, and plunged nose-first into the restaurant below.
Rubio Condemns China’s Detainment of Panama-Flagged Vessels

Rubio Condemns China’s Detainment of Panama-Flagged Vessels

Rubio is accusing the Chinese communist regime of bullying.
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez

US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Colombia

US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Colombia

Crimes against tourists may not be prosecuted, the department said.
Report Details China’s Role in Oil Sanctions Evasion via Its Shadow Fleet

Report Details China’s Role in Oil Sanctions Evasion via Its Shadow Fleet

The report found that seized shadow fleet tankers delivered around 70 million barrels of sanctioned crude oil to China.
Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

A Russian tanker has arrived at a Cuban port carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.
Police in Trinidad and Tobago Investigate After 56 Bodies Found Dumped at Cemetery

Police in Trinidad and Tobago Investigate After 56 Bodies Found Dumped at Cemetery

Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they were investigating after 56 bodies—mainly of infants—were found dumped at one of the country's cemeteries on Saturday.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Haiti

US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Haiti

The travel advisory update comes amid heated legislative debate about the presence of Haitian nationals in the United States.
Bessent: IMF, World Bank Resume Formal Relations With Venezuela

Bessent: IMF, World Bank Resume Formal Relations With Venezuela

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move opens new doors to financial support which will ultimately support the Venezuelan people.
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

The strike was part of operations targeting maritime drug routes under the Trump administration.
US Set to Become Industrial Powerhouse, Mexico to Pick up the Slack: Analysis

US Set to Become Industrial Powerhouse, Mexico to Pick up the Slack: Analysis

China’s export growth is slowing sharply, signaling shifting momentum in the world’s second-largest economy.
4 Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat

4 Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Boat

Since Saturday, there have been strikes against three alleged terrorist vessels resulting in 11 deaths overall.
Venezuela’s Acting President Opens Door to US Oil Expansion

Venezuela’s Acting President Opens Door to US Oil Expansion

The oil industry reform gives private companies control over oil production and sale, ending the state-owned company’s monopoly over those activities, as well as pricing.
US Military Strikes Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific

US Military Strikes Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said two ‘narco‑terrorists’ were killed in the operation, and that no U.S. forces were harmed.
Bahamas Police Release Michigan Man After His Wife Vanishes at Sea

Bahamas Police Release Michigan Man After His Wife Vanishes at Sea

Brian Hooker’s release follows his arrest by Bahamian police on April 8 ​after he was initially questioned as a witness in the disappearance.
Stampede at Haitian Mountaintop Fortress Kills at Least 25 People, Injures Dozens

Stampede at Haitian Mountaintop Fortress Kills at Least 25 People, Injures Dozens

A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens of others, authorities said.
Michigan Couple at Center of Bahamas Disappearance Chronicled Sailing Adventures on Social Media

Michigan Couple at Center of Bahamas Disappearance Chronicled Sailing Adventures on Social Media

Lynette Hooker bounced around the deck of the docked Soul Mate, smiled into the camera and proclaimed: “We’re finally leaving Kemah,” referring to a Texas port town.
Bahamas Police Arrest Husband of Missing Michigan Woman Who Vanished at Sea

Bahamas Police Arrest Husband of Missing Michigan Woman Who Vanished at Sea

A flotation device was found along the shoreline as rescue efforts were called off and authorities began recovery operations on Tuesday.
White House Says US Already in Cuba Talks, as Democratic Lawmakers Return Urging Negotiations

White House Says US Already in Cuba Talks, as Democratic Lawmakers Return Urging Negotiations

Reps. Jayapal and Jackson met with Cuban President Díaz-Canel and urged direct talks amid an oil blockade. The White House says talks are already underway.
Chinese Auto Maker Added to Brazil's 'Dirty List' Over Workers' Past Slavery-Like Conditions

Chinese Auto Maker Added to Brazil's 'Dirty List' Over Workers' Past Slavery-Like Conditions

This comes after a 2024 scandal where Chinese workers were said to have been victims of human trafficking and abusive contracts.
Small Plane Crashes and Bursts Into Flames in Southern Brazil, Killing 4

Small Plane Crashes and Bursts Into Flames in Southern Brazil, Killing 4

Shortly after leaving the runway, the plane struck a utility pole near the end of the strip, lost altitude, and plunged nose-first into the restaurant below.
Rubio Condemns China’s Detainment of Panama-Flagged Vessels

Rubio Condemns China’s Detainment of Panama-Flagged Vessels

Rubio is accusing the Chinese communist regime of bullying.
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez

US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Colombia

US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Colombia

Crimes against tourists may not be prosecuted, the department said.
Report Details China’s Role in Oil Sanctions Evasion via Its Shadow Fleet

Report Details China’s Role in Oil Sanctions Evasion via Its Shadow Fleet

The report found that seized shadow fleet tankers delivered around 70 million barrels of sanctioned crude oil to China.
Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba Amid Fuel Shortage

A Russian tanker has arrived at a Cuban port carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.