26 h. ago Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York

Kaieteur News – Kanand Ojha who was wanted by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the 2015 murder of sex worker Noel ‘Nephi’ Luther, was on Monday arrested by law enforcement authorities in New York, USA. This is according to a release from the Government of Guyana. “Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including […] The post Kanand Ojha wanted for 2015 murder of sex worker, arrested in New York appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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36 h. ago US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers

Law Enforcement Authorities in Queens, New York, including New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force consisting of US Marshals, members of Homeland Security and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), today arrested Kanand Ojha who is wanted in Guyana in relation to the murder committed on Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers in July, 2015. The article US authorities hold man wanted for 2015 murder of Noel ‘Nephi’ Luthers appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open crown with a 6-3 7-6(3) win over American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. The article Sabalenka beats Anisimova to win second straight US Open title appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago US special forces killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says

SEOUL,  (Reuters) – U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed a number of North Korean civilians during a botched covert mission to plant a listening device in the nuclear-armed country during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations in 2019, the New York Times reported on Friday. The article US special forces killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, NYT says appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy

By Pedro Abramovay NEW YORK – Media coverage of the trial of Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, tends to focus on the striking similarities between his case and the career of US President Donald Trump. The article Bolsonaro and Trump have revealed the biggest threat to democracy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Would countries backing Palestinian statehood be denied entry to attend UNGA 2025?

Dear Editor, UNGA 2025 will commence shortly in New York. Already who can attend and who can’t has been ramped up with Palestinian delegations being denied entry to the world assembly. By extension would those countries who have indicated backing and announcing support for Palestinian statehood at UNGA be also be denied entry? Should the […] The post Would countries backing Palestinian statehood be denied entry to attend UNGA 2025? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago Anisimova moves past Wimbledon agony to upset Swiatek in US Open quarters

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Amanda Anisimova proved that she would not be defined by the memories of her painful Wimbledon rout after she gained sweet revenge on Iga Swiatek to reach the U.S. The article Anisimova moves past Wimbledon agony to upset Swiatek in US Open quarters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Osaka sails past Gauff in highly anticipated US Open fourth round

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Naomi Osaka produced a commanding performance to knock out third seed Coco Gauff 6-3 6-2 in a highly anticipated fourth round showdown between two former U.S. Open champions on Monday. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka showed flashes of her old brilliance as she took control of the match from the start, […] The post Osaka sails past Gauff in highly anticipated US Open fourth round appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Businessman dies after brawl at Coomacka, others injured, teacher in custody

The police say they are investigating the murder of Courtney Evans, a 49-year-old businessman from  New York, USA, and Coomacka Mines, Linden, which occurred at about 8 pm on 31st August 2025 at Coomacka Mines, Linden. The article Businessman dies after brawl at Coomacka, others injured, teacher in custody appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago Pegula back in the New York groove with run to US Open quarters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A trip to an escape room – and a couple of drinks – got fourth seed Jessica Pegula out of her summer funk and into the New York groove as the American on Sunday reached the U.S. The article Pegula back in the New York groove with run to US Open quarters appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Ostapenko apologises for ‘no education’ comments to Townsend

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Jelena Ostapenko apologised for some of the words she used in a tense altercation with American Taylor Townsend at the U.S. The article Ostapenko apologises for ‘no education’ comments to Townsend appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies back statehood

WASHINGTON/RAMALLAH, West Bank, (Reuters) – The United States said yesterday  it would not allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to New York next month for a United Nations gathering of world leaders, where several U.S. The article US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies back statehood appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Osaka condemns Ostapenko over heated U.S. Open row with Townsend

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Naomi Osaka said using words like “no education” and “no class” to criticise a Black tennis player were among the worst things to say as the debate over a heated row between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko raged on at the U.S. The article Osaka condemns Ostapenko over heated U.S. Open row with Townsend appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Merciless Sinner mows down Popyrin and marches on at US Open

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Defending U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner effortlessly took out Australian Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2 to make the third round of the Grand Slam yesterday and send out an ominous warning to his title rivals in New York. The article Merciless Sinner mows down Popyrin and marches on at US Open appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Overlooked pioneer Gibson finally under the spotlight with U.S. Open tribute

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Open turns its mega-watt spotlight on an often-overlooked pioneer for Black women in sport at this year’s tournament, as the late Althea Gibson is honoured in American tennis’ biggest stage. The article Overlooked pioneer Gibson finally under the spotlight with U.S. Open tribute appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Sabalenka sees off Kudermetova to reach third round in New York

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a rocky start to roar into the third round of the U.S. The article Sabalenka sees off Kudermetova to reach third round in New York appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy’s Mattia Bellucci, admitting afterwards that memories of last year’s shock second-round exit were weighing on his mind. The article Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Mr. Cardamom to Mr. Mayor? New York City mayoral frontrunner Mamdani was a multicultural rapper

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – When New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani files his annual financial disclosures, he still lists self-employed rapper among his jobs. The article Mr. Cardamom to Mr. Mayor? New York City mayoral frontrunner Mamdani was a multicultural rapper appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown as Russian exits US Open

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The U.S. Open descended into chaos yesterday when a photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point, bringing the first-round match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian. The article Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown as Russian exits US Open appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Guyana’s oil fund received almost US$618 million in second quarter of 2025

Kaieteur News – Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF) received payments totaling US$617,955,248 (GY$126 billion) in deposits from oil revenues during the second quarter of 2025 for the Stabroek block operation. The NRF receipt published in the official gazette on July 4, showed that eight profit oil payments were made for lifts executed between March 10 […] The post Guyana’s oil fund received almost US$618 million in second quarter of 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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