United States

• Friday, July 12th 2024 - 00:26 UTC

  Environmental challenges in Norfolk, Virginia: A Look at waste management solutions

  

  Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, bustling port, and picturesque waterfront. However, like many urban areas, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in waste management. With a growing population and an influx of tourists, the city must navigate the complexities of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.

• Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 20:24 UTC

  Barbed Wire in the Darien Jungle and Mass Repatriation: How the U.S. and Panama curb migration

  

  The United States and Panama have signed an agreement aimed at curbing the flow of migrants through the perilous Darien jungle. This agreement, part of broader efforts by President Joe Biden's administration, comes as a response to the surge in migration at the southern border, a key issue in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential elections in November.

• Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 07:52 UTC

  Messi's Argentina advance to Copa America final

  

  Title holders and reigning world champions Argentina Tuesday advanced once again to the Copa América final with a 2-0 win over Canada at the MetLife Stadium in the US State of New Jersey with goals from Julián Álvarez and team captain Lionel Messi.

• Thursday, July 4th 2024 - 09:42 UTC

  Only Michelle Obama could defeat Donald Trump, poll shows

  

  After US President Joseph Biden's lackluster performance in the debate against his predecessor Donald Trump prompted numerous cries for his stepping down from this year's elections, a recent Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed that only former First Lady Michelle Obama could bring a Democratic ticket to victory on Nov. 5.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 21:12 UTC

  Bird flu pandemic feared to be spreading in slow motion

  

  Scientists have been reported to be fearing a “slow-motion” version of a bird flu pandemic after the virus was detected in 129 dairy herds in the United States, which would make transmission to humans more likely, particularly in the wake of detections among other mammals such as alpacas or domestic cats.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 19:48 UTC

  Hurricane Beryl marks early season beginning

  

  After reaching category 5 in the Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl was not feared to reach Colombia's Caribbean shores but would nevertheless significantly affect navigation in the area. Strong winds hit Jamaica late Monday, sweeping away power lines and flooding the streets of other islands such as Grenada, it was also reported.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:04 UTC

  Venezuela's Maduro agrees to resume talks with US

  

  Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced Monday that he would be seeking to resume talks with the United States this week while his government referred to the European Union as one of the “most inefficient organizations in the world” less than a month ahead of local elections whereby the head of state intends to secure another term in office amid disenfranchised opposition leaders.

• Saturday, June 29th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  OAS General Assembly salutes Argentina's stance regarding Malvinas and issues Declaration of Asunción

  

  The 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) concluded Friday in the Paraguayan capital with the Declaration of Asunción, a document promoting the elimination of violence against women and girls, the fight against climate change, and the fight against organized crime.

• Saturday, June 29th 2024 - 09:28 UTC

  Brazil: Dollar soars, unemployment falls

  

  The economy in South America's largest country is taking a shaky turn as Friday's figures would indicate. The exchange rate between the local real (R$) and the US dollar (US$) went up 15.15% over the past six months, closing at US$ 1 = R$ 5.58 while the Stock market fell 0.32% for a 1.49% monthly gain. On the brighter side, unemployment in the quarter ending in May stood at 7.1%, according to Brazil's Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), a considerable improvement from February's 7.8% and the yoy 8.3%.

• Friday, June 28th 2024 - 19:49 UTC

  Paraguayan President reminded that “impunity discourages foreign investment”

  

  US Under Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma, who heads his country's delegation before the Organization of American States (OAS) 54th General Assembly in Asunción, met Thursday afternoon with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, with whom he discussed the devastating effects of corruption and impunity on the economy.