Suriname elects first female President
Suriname has elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, as its first female president, with parliament backing the 71-year-old physician and lawmaker. Her election […]
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Texas Floods – search efforts continue for dozens still missing, including children
Search efforts continue for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing following flash floods in central Texas. Among
US$20 million in drugs seized during Caribbean Sea operation
The United States Coast Guard offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated US$20.1
Greece wildfires forces mass evacuations in Crete
A major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands and caused widespread damage to homes and businesses
Ferry sinks near Bali, dozens still missing
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 29 people who remained missing on Thursday, after a ferry sank and six people
Dalai Lama confirms the institution will continue after his death
The Dalai Lama has confirmed the 600-year-old institution will continue after his death. A statement on the spiritual leader’s website
Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization has declared Suriname to be the first country in the Amazon region to be malaria-free. The
Australia to allow blood and plasma donation from gay and bisexual men
Australia will become the first country in the world to remove all sexual activity-based restrictions on plasma donation, effective July
Guyana moving online with national services
Rooted in innovation, inclusion and efficiency, Guyana is now heading into a new era with several digital and artificial intelligent
Trump investigates Biden
Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into Joe Biden’s actions during his presidency, accusing aides of a “conspiracy” to “deceive