Jul 23, 2025
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Visiting the US will soon require a US$250 ‘visa integrity fee’
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least US$250, added to existing visa costs, according to…
International
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
A landmark decision by a top UN court has cleared the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions…
Former Trinidad PM detained in Antigua, placed on Interpol list
Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley, on Monday said he had been detained during a stopover in Antigua and Barbuda and…
UK praises Guyana’s biodiversity efforts
Guyana’s outstanding record in biodiversity conservation has earned high praise from United Kingdom’s (UK) Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy.…
Tensions rise as Lula blasts US over visa sanctions tied to Bolsonaro trial
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called a US decision to impose visa bans on officials involved in former President Jair Bolsonaro's trial "arbitrary"…
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed U.S. diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries,…
Guyana backs ICC investigations as violence escalates in Sudan
Guyana is sounding the alarm over escalating atrocities in Sudan, particularly the widespread reports of rape and sexual violence against women and girls—an issue described…
Washington and Carse light up Lord’s as gripping finish looms
I ndia 387 and 58 for 4 (Rahul 33, Carse 2-11) need 135 runs to beat England 387 and 192 (Root 40, Washington 4-22, Siraj 2-31,…
Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement
A preliminary report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before an Air India jetliner crashed, killing 260 people last month, after the plane's engine fuel…
Former US Senator hails Guyana’s green vision
Former United States Senator and long-time conservation advocate, Russ Feingold, says Guyana has a unique opportunity to use its oil wealth to protect its rich…
Bumrah five-for, Archer’s Test return headline closely-contested day
Jasprit Bumrah was saved, or saved himself, for Lord's. The temptation of the most famous honour's board in the world might have had something to…
Biedroń to lead EU Election Observation Mission to Guyana
Robert Biedroń, Member of the European Parliament, has been appointed Chief Observer of the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Guyana for the…
Masterful Root leads England grind against India
Joe Root's masterful unbeaten 99 held England together on an attritional first day of the third Test against India at Lord's. In turgid conditions, Root…
Landmark ruling finds Russia shot down MH17 with 298 people on board
Europe’s top human rights court delivered damning judgments on Wednesday against Russia in four cases brought by Kyiv and the Netherlands, including finding Moscow shot…
TPS Set to End for Hondurans, Nicaraguans in U.S.
Thousands of Central American migrants living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) may soon face deportation, following a new move by the…
Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed to ’complete and total’ ceasefire
President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" following days of escalating hostilities. However, neither…