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Women across the Caribbean face significant social, economic, and legal challenges that limit opportunities. Although progress exists, disparities in education, employment, and healthcare remain. Gaining access to essential resources enables women to shape their futures, achieve financial independence, and make informed life choices. Beyond access, strengthening legal protections and reshaping cultural norms are crucial for…
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President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela, as he seeks to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro and China. Countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela will face tariffs on any trade they have with the U.S., Trump said in…
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Canada’s immigration landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with a record 2.36 million temporary resident visa applications denied in 2024. This marks an unprecedented 50% rejection rate, up from 35% in the previous year, as the government enforces stricter policies aimed at reducing the number of temporary residents. The increased rejections span across visitor visas,…
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On March 21, 2025, the Trump administration announced a significant policy shift by revoking the temporary legal status of approximately 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision marks a pivotal moment in U.S. immigration policy, particularly in the context of the ongoing debates surrounding immigration reform, humanitarian protection, and the rights of…
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Brooklyn is one of the most dynamic boroughs of New York City. Once an industrial hub filled with factories and shipyards, it has transformed into a trendy neighborhood with art spaces, coffee shops, and tech startups. Just as the city has evolved, so has home technology. If you live in Brooklyn, chances are that at…
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Hungary’s President Tamas Sulyok has signed a law limiting the annual Pride march for LGBTQ+ communities, despite criticism from human rights organizations that it restricts freedom of assembly. The law, passed by parliament, was passed by Orban’s ruling party, the Fidesz party. The law prohibits Pride due to concerns about its potential harm to children…
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President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday began releasing what it said were all of the government’s classified files on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, making potentially tens of thousands of pages of unredacted records available to the public for the first time. The release of the files comes after Trump signed a day one…
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Prime Minister Young Calls General Election – April 28th, 2025 Prime Minister the Hon Stuart R. Young SC has advised Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo, O.R. President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, to dissolve Parliament with effect from midnight on Tuesday 18th March 2025 in accordance with Section 68 of the Constitution. The Prime…
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A French member of the European parliament has called for the US to return the Statue of Liberty originally gifted by the French people to mark the centennial of American independence because the US no longer represents the values that led France to offer the statue. France should take back the Statue of Liberty because the US no…
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Trump ‘orders US military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal’ President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to develop plans to seize the Panama Canal in his bid to’reclaim’ the waterway. The US Southern Command has developed an array of potential plans to ensure America has full access to the canal, with…