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Jamaica’s cattle legacy

“A Snapshot of Jamaica’s Surviving Spanish Legacy” is a new mini-exhibition launched by National Museum Jamaica in collaboration with the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre. It features fragments of Spanish culture that endured the 1655 English conquest and …

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas  Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut  Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of …

Leader of ultra-orthodox Lev Tahor sect extradited to Mexico, charged with human trafficking

BGSU’s labor trafficking research and education initiative fights against human trafficking

Bowling Green State University Professors Laura Wilken and Tracy McGinley have developed a labor trafficking research and education initiative aimed at informing people about human trafficking and how to stop it. Wilken and McGinley’s goal is to spread …

Happy new year, says captured Venezuelan leader

AFP, Staff Writer|Published 42 minutes ago 4min VENEZUELA'S president Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail on Sunday after a shock US snatch-and-grab raid to remove him from power and assert Washington's control over the oil-rich South American …

Is Trump Restoring the Monroe Doctrine?

Commentary Recently, President Donald Trump unveiled his National Security Strategy, marking a departure from the approaches of his predecessors. To varying degrees, aspects of the strategy resemble a modern iteration of the Monroe Doctrine, as outlined by …

Members of Georgia’s Congressional delegation react to Venezuela raid

Sunday, January 4, 2026–5:51 p.m. -Staff reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock have both released statements regarding the Trump Administration’s military intervention in Venezuela. On Saturday …

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump’s Capture of Maduro: ‘We Don’t Consider Venezuela Our Neighborhood’ | Video

The Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife “doesn’t serve the American people,” outgoing Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday. “We don’t consider Venezuela our …

10 El Paso leaders share top accomplishments, concerns

As 2026 begins, El Paso finds itself managing growth amid uncertainty. Local leaders point to accomplishments that reflect a vibrant, resilient community. At the same time, many worry that external forces – from political volatility to shifting trade …

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Raphael Warnock push back on Trump for capture of Venezuelan president

Rep. Greene, who is set to retire from Congress on Monday, argued the U.S. should focus on domestic issues rather than foreign conflicts. ATLANTA — Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is speaking out against the strike and capture of Venezuelan …

Shasta County Undercover Operation Leads to Arrest of New Mexico Man on Child Sex and Human Trafficking Charges

This is a press release from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty: In August 2025, the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit began …

Role of Labour Inspectors in Anti-Human Trafficking Drive Highlighted

Labour Inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security are playing a significant role in Jamaica’s anti-human trafficking drive, says National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison. Delivering the 22nd Annual George Liele …

Trump’s Audacious Success

Nicolás Maduro and his wife awoke yesterday in a safe house on a heavily fortified military base in the center of Caracas. Courtesy of a brilliant, audacious U.S. military operation, the two ended their day in a New York City jail cell. The 1989 operation …

End of ‘era of mass migration’ puts Caribbean transit routes under pressure

Local | By Correspondent January 2, 2026   WASHINGTON – The United States has declared an end to what it calls the “era of mass migration,” a policy shift that places the Caribbean at the forefront of border enforcement and migration control efforts. …

Browne Defends Recruitment of Ghanaian Nurses, Says Cuba Partnership Not Ending

Despite differing views, Browne insisted that the government is not phasing out Cuban doctors and nurses. Instead, he said both partnerships — with Havana and Accra — are short-to-medium-term solutions while Antigua and Barbuda develops more local …

Costa Rica Slides Further in Global Fight Against Organized Crime

Costa Rica has fallen to 58th place out of 193 countries in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, a drop of 14 positions from 2023. The report, released by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, assigns the country a criminality …

CVSA’s human trafficking initiative set for January in US

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative is scheduled to take place in the United States from Jan. 12-16.  The five-day event aims to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement …

Here Are the Major Steps President Trump Took in 2025 to Tackle Immigration Reform

If 2025 was any indication, 2026 is going to be a banner year for immigration reform at the federal level. Remember, when President Donald Trump took office in January of 2025, we’d seen tens of millions of illegal immigrants from all over the globe pour …

Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We're joined now by the chairman of the Senate …

World Happiness Foundation Calls for the De-normalization of Violence and Renewed Respect for International Law

From the United Nations to the United People: a people-centered path to dignity, accountability, and peace NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Happiness Foundation today issued a statement in response to …

Africa Led Petition Challenges Global Climate and Corporate Harm Standards

Petition filed at the African Commission calls for a new global framework to assess climate, environmental, and corporate harm BANJUL, BANJUL, GAMBIA, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An Africa-led coalition anchored by the Fair Start …

Strategic Update: Successful U.S. Military Operation Marks the Collapse of the Maduro Regime

From the MSI² perspective, the operation constitutes a success and an operational turning point with direct implications for regional security MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence …

US Tamil Diaspora Urges Internationally Supervised Resolution for Sri Lanka, Citing Recent U.S. Actions in Venezuela

Tamil Diaspora urges international, law-based engagement in Sri Lanka, calling for supervision, demilitarization, accountability, and a democratic path forward. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tamil Diaspora has …

The Peach Symphony: Christina Victoria Releases a Luminous Poetry Collection Where Lineage, Womanhood, & Music Converge

A cinematic and sensorial new book unfolds like a live performance, an ode to Southern roots, sacred sensuality, and a woman returning to herself. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poet and creative …

Libyan Youth Rally Around Prince Mohammed el-Senussi, Backing Constitutional Monarchy as the Only Path Forward for Libya

Libyan youth rally around HRH Mohammed el-Senussi, backing a return to the 1951 constitutional monarchy amid growing frustration with political exclusion. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libya’s Independence Day …

Triple V Exceeds Expectations on GivingTuesday

LA JOLLA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Triple V, a La Jolla-based nonprofit focused on youth development and education, marked its first-ever GivingTuesday campaign in 2025 by raising over $800 to support its …

NGPA RETURNS TO PALM SPRINGS IN 2026 FOR THEIR WINTER WARM UP AND INDUSTRY EXPO

NGPA’s Winter Warm Up and Industry Expo Returns to Palm Springs, Connecting Aviation Professionals with Leading Airlines and Employers PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Gay Pilots Association ( …

TM Investigations Inc. Expands Investigative Services to Offer Comprehensive Solutions in Virginia

TM Investigations Inc expands its services, offering advanced corporate, personal, and legal investigations with cutting-edge technology & expert professionals. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TM …

The Hayden Foundation Highlights a Year of Community Investment Across Rhode Island

Nearly $1 million awarded in 2025 to support education, workforce development, and animal welfare initiatives statewide CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now that 2025 has come to a close, the Hayden Foundation …

Moradi Neufer Hosts Free Webinar to Help Parents Keep Teens Out of the Divorce Crossfire

Partner Patricia Van Haren and teen wellness specialist Dr. Unnatti Jain share tools to reduce conflict, protect teens, and co-parent with clarity. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moradi Neufer, a premier …

Alsana Strengthens Its California Network with a New Adolescent Treatment Program in Westlake Village

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alsana has expanded its community with a California adolescent eating disorder treatment program located in Westlake Village. The program offers intensive outpatient (IOP) care …

Gestionnaire de cookie québécois : Byscuit.com, le premier outil local, prend un grand essor au Québec

MONTREAL, CANADA, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Byscuit.com, le premier gestionnaire de cookies 100 % local conçu et opéré au Québec, connaît actuellement un essor majeur à travers la province. Développé pour répondre aux exigences …

New Year, Renewed Mission: Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Expands Support for Military Families in 2026

Blue Star Mothers of America renews its mission in 2026, expanding support for military families, veterans, and Gold Star families nationwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year begins, Blue Star …

Israel Innovation Authority and Ministry of Education Launch NIS 26M Initiative to Advance Youth Entrepreneurship

New nationwide programs will strengthen Israel’s high-tech human capital, and integrate thousands of students into tech and scientific entrepreneurship pathways JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Israel Innovation …

True Charity Announces 2026 Annual Summit to Equip Churches and Nonprofits for Effective Poverty Alleviation

April 2026 conference features national leaders examining why many poverty solutions fail—and what works instead. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Charity, a national nonprofit dedicated to …

Tamil Diaspora Publishes Analysis on Britain’s 1948 Constitutional Exit from Ceylon and Its Long-Term Impact on SL

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Britain’s constitutional exit from Ceylon in 1948 proceeded from a fundamental historical misreading of the island. The Tamil people are among the island’s most ancient and …

Message of peace & love, Sundance Award-Winning Director’s CRACK OF LIGHT, Radical Experiment in AI Minimalist Cinema

The film was created as a humanist tribute to all children lost to war, all around the world, past, present, and (hopefully not) future - Gaza as an example. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Conceived as a …

Abramyan: Citizen Diplomat Advocates for Detainees, Dispute Resolution and Human Rights

Tireless intermediary in the Capital calls US leaders’ attention to conditions in Armenia – Azerbaijan region WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No stranger to conflict resolution, the power of personal engagement …

R & R Health Announces Launch of New Sober Living & Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services in Redondo Beach, California

R & R Health announces new sober living and outpatient addiction treatment services in Redondo Beach to support lasting, real world recovery. REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R & R Health, a …