Women and girls across the globe will be better protected from violence and abuse, as the UK spearheads a new international effort to drive progress, to be announced by the Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today at the Global Partnerships Conference in London. The new coalition brings together eight countries to work together to prevent violence so that women and girls can live free from fear, no matter […]
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United States: Governor Abbott Announces Texas Joining “A Home For Every Child” Initiative To Strengthen Foster Care
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Audrey O’Neill and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams, today announced Texas is joining the Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative. The announcement comes during National Foster Care Month and reflects the state’s ongoing efforts to ensure every […]
United States: Department of War Announces Second Round of Appointments to the Newly Established Science, Technology and Innovation Board
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has approved a second round of appointments to the Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB), rapidly staffing the newly unified advisory body with top-tier talent. This latest round brings the board to a total of 33 appointments. The STIB was established through a merger of the Department of War’s Defense […]
United States: Romanian National Sentenced for Selling Access to Networks of Oregon State Government Office and Other U.S. Victims
A Romanian national was sentenced yesterday to 56 months in prison in connection with an online intrusion into an Oregon state government office in 2021 and other cyber-attacks on U.S. victims. According to court documents, Catalin Dragomir, 46, formerly of Constanta, Romania, sold access to a computer on the network of an Oregon state government […]
United States: U.S. Department of State Awards Design-Build and Operations Contracts for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the selection of Vita Motus to lead the design of the USA Pavilion for Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade, and is also pleased to announce the selection of Trivandi USA to lead the operations and delivery for the pavilion. Expo 2027 Belgrade will provide an opportunity to project American leadership, […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Defends Decision to Deny Entry to 17 Nigerian Nationals Amid Ebola Concerns
May 26, 2026 The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has issued a statement addressing the recent refusal of entry to seventeen Nigerian nationals who arrived in the Federation via regional airline services. According to the Government, the decision was reached following guidance from the relevant health authorities and forms part of the country’s ongoing […]
Trinidad: Stepfather of missing toddler charged with his murder
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, May 26, CMC -Police have charged the 24-year-old stepfather of a missing two-year-old child with his murder, nearly two weeks after he disappeared on May 11. Police said that Angelo Tobias Plaza’s stepfather, Shannon Miller, has been charged with his murder, even as the search continues for the toddler. Angelo Tobias Plaza (File […]
Sunrise Airways inaugurates flight between Northern Haiti and Newark
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, May 26, CMC – The Haitian based airline, Sunrise Airways, says it will on June 1, inaugurate its new direct flight between Cap-Haitien (CAP) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in the United States. “With this direct route between Cap-Haïtien and Newark, Sunrise Airways is strengthening a vital link between Northern […]
Guyana marks 60th anniversary of independence
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 26, CMC -Guyana is celebrating its 60th anniversary of political independence from Britain, restating its position regarding the border dispute with Venezuela and declaring the country to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. President Irfaan Ali, speaking on Monday night at the Flag Raising ceremony held at Essequibo, a 159,500 square mile […]
St. Vincent: Man who was jailed in France, while awaiting trial in SVG, given lengthy jail sentence on drug charges
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, May 26, CMC – A High Court judge has ordered that a St. Vincent and the Grenadines national, who fled the country while awaiting trial on drug charges, will now have to serve more than 13 years in jail, even after spending 10 years in prison in France. Justice Rickie Burnett ruled […]