Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, on the earthquake in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces AFGHANISTAN – A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late last night, with its epicentre near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province. Early reports indicate a significant loss of life, including many children, with hundreds of fatalities and thousands injured, alongside widespread destruction of homes […]
Demonstrations in dozens of cities condemned US aggression against Venezuela, while Colombia expressed confidence Washington does not intend to invade. By José Luis Granados Ceja MEXICO, CITY, Mexico – (venezuelanalysis.com) – Demonstrations in support of Venezuela and its sovereignty were held Saturday in more than 100 cities in response to US military manoeuvres in the […]
ROSEAU, Dominica – In just 10 months, Bleu Magic, a bold new premium rum from Dominica, has captivated the Caribbean and beyond with its sleek branding, cultural storytelling, and meteoric social media rise—cementing itself as the fastest-growing premium rum brand in the region. Launched in October 2024 at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival in the […]
LONDON, England – UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means we are replacing physical documents with a digital record of your identity and immigration status. This is known as an eVisa. We are doing this in a phased approach to manage the transition. Find out more about eVisas and how to […]
OTTAWA, Canada – Maninder Sidhu, minister of international trade, met with government and business leaders in Brazil and Colombia to expand trade and investment. The 6-day visit is part of Canada’s efforts to help diversify Canada’s international markets while supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the Americas. Shared goals In Brasilia, minister Sidhu discussed […]
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Guyana, led by former prime minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding, looks forward to a peaceful and orderly electoral process on September 1, 2025. The EOM notes that the strength of a democracy is rooted in citizens’ free and active […]
At the Economic Club of Miami, Miami, Florida By Governor Christopher J. Waller Since I last spoke on the economy and monetary policy on July 17, economic data have reinforced my view of the outlook and my judgment that the time has come to ease monetary policy and move it to a more neutral stance.2 […]
GENEVA, Switzerland – This World Health Organisation (WHO) Medical Product Alert concerns six lots of substandard FENTANILO HLB (fentanyl citrate) detected in Argentina Fentanyl citrate injections are opioid analgesics used to relieve pain during and after surgery. It is also used to reduce the rate of breathing in patients who are on a ventilator. It […]
SAN JOSE, (IICA) – Five hundred and forty-four Latin American and Caribbean companies participated in the eleventh edition of the Virtual Business Roundtable of Agrifood Chains, a regional trade promotion forum that resulted in tentative business deals valuing USD 20.1 million. The event was jointly organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – IDB Invest has completed the most successful debt issuance in its history in Mexico with a new social bond totaling 2.5 billion Mexican pesos (approximately $134 million). The proceeds will support financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reaffirming IDB Invest’s commitment to promoting sustainable development through the private sector. SMEs […]
