Dolly Parton, Music Star, Actor and Beloved Figure Dies at 80
UNITED STATES - Dolly Parton, the country music icon from Tennessee, died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.
Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on $20B in US Goods as Trade War Escalates
CANADA - Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment.
New U.S. Sanctions Aim to Block All Potential Sources of Revenue for Iran
UNITED STATES - The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran, and warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.
U.S. And Jamaica Sign Major Military Deal to Deepen Security Cooperation
PANAMA - The United States and Jamaica have signed a Status of Forces Agreement, or SOFA, aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation between the two countries.
US and Canada Fall Deeper Into a Trade War With New Tariffs as Talks Collapse
CANADA - The United States and Canada fell deeper into a trade war Saturday, marked by new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries.
Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day Marked as Russian Invasion Pushes On
UKRAINE - European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, and boost its long-range missile program as Russia pressed on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country.
Dru Hill Takes Audience Members Down A Trip Memory Lane With Classic Hits
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS - The Atlantis RnB Brunch series continues to deliver all of the good vibes for food and music lovers alike. the latest iteration, featuring RnB band Dru Hill, proved no different.
Russian Retail Giant’s Warehouse Burns After Ukraine’s Latest Long-range Drone Attack
RUSSIA - Ukrainian long-range drones hit a warehouse of Russia's biggest online retailer in the Ural Mountains.
Student Kills at Least 7 People at a High School and a Home Outside Bangkok
BANGKOK - A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities.
Saint Lucia Launches $1,000 Newborn Grant Program for Eligible Families
SAINT LUCIA - The Government of Saint Lucia officially launched its Newborn Grant Program, providing a one-time payment of EC$1,000 to mothers of eligible newborns.