9 h. ago Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha

DOHA,  (Reuters) – Israel launched an attack on the leadership of Hamas in Qatar today, expanding its military actions that have ranged across the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian Islamist group has long had its political base. The article Israel launches attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, blasts heard in Doha appeared first on Stabroek News.

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17 h. ago APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership

Dear Editor, Significant anticipation had accompanied the Elections 2025 campaign, with political party leaders making numerous commitments—including substantial cash grants, poverty reduction, enhanced inclusivity, greater equity, transparency, and more responsive governance.  The article APNU’s road to political relevance depends on fresh visionary leadership appeared first on Stabroek News.

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19 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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19 h. ago WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments

Kaieteur News – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders are among the […] The post WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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29 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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35 h. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

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41 h. ago AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded

Extending congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on his reelection, the Alliance for Change (AFC) expressed the hope that the recommendations of the observer missions will be taken into account by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the new administration. The article AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded appeared first on Stabroek News.

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53 h. ago Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said today. The article Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war, sets government building ablaze appeared first on Stabroek News.

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65 h. ago Pretorius, Hetmyer and Hope help Warriors exact revenge on TKR at home

Caribbean Premier League 2025 A sea of green, red and gold erupted at the National Stadium, Providence last night as the Guyana Amazon Warriors pulled off a heart-stopping victory against arch-rivals Trinbago Knight Riders in the return leg of the Caribbean Premier League. The article Pretorius, Hetmyer and Hope help Warriors exact revenge on TKR at home appeared first on Stabroek News.

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67 h. ago Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion

Kaieteur News – Indigenous imaginations III, the annual fashion showcase featured art and fashion by local native designers including Vanda Allicock is an indigenous woman from the Makushi and Arawak nations, Tasha Creative Designs, Courtney Mathium Douglas and Aneeza Douglas, MATAPEE and Heritage by Lethem Exclusive Apparel. The fashion show held last month ahead of […] The post Indigenous Imaginations III features traditional stories told through art, fashion appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald  Trump said yesterday, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 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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3 d. ago UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday

(AL-JAZEERA) With more than 50 people killed including at least seven children in attacks on besieged Gaza City, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has rejected United States sanctions on Palestinian rights groups as “unacceptable”, calling for them to be revoked amid global outrage against the US move. Turk, on Friday, lauded the work […] The post UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs; as Israeli forces kill another 50 on Friday appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States is not talking about regime change in Venezuela, President Donald Trump said today, as the United States ordered an additional 10 stealth fighter jets to a growing military buildup in the Caribbean. The article Trump plays down possible regime change in Venezuela; US deploys stealth fighter jets appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago US envoy unable to shed light on bombing of vessel in Caribbean Sea

As the legality of the Donald Trump administration’s bombing on Tuesday of a vessel in Caribbean waters killing 11 persons it believed was trafficking narcotics is being questioned, United States Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot says that she is not privy to Washington’s decisions in this matter. The article US envoy unable to shed light on bombing of vessel in Caribbean Sea appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago US judge blocks Trump from unilaterally cutting foreign aid funding

(Reuters) – A federal judge has blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from unilaterally cutting billions of dollars of foreign aid authorized by Congress that is set to expire at the end of September. The article US judge blocks Trump from unilaterally cutting foreign aid funding appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Russia says potential military troops deployment in Ukraine unacceptable

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia,  (Reuters) – Russia has no plans to discuss any potential foreign military deployment in Ukraine in any format, calling it “unacceptable”, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters yesterday. The article Russia says potential military troops deployment in Ukraine unacceptable appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. The article Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow

The Commonwealth Observer Mission at Monday’s elections found that polling proceeded peacefully and the tabulation process was adhered to after closing but it also made a series of recommendations including the shaking up of GECOM and legislation for equitable access by all parties to the state media. The article Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow-through on reforms appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago PPP/C wins District 4 for first time following split of votes between APNU and WIN

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic has won District Four – which includes Georgetown – for the first time ever following the split in opposition votes between the traditional powerhouse, APNU and newcomer We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article PPP/C wins District 4 for first time following split of votes between APNU and WIN appeared first on Stabroek News.

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