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At least 24 people killed, 45 others injured following crash involving bus in Pakistan
A truck plunged into a canal and a passenger bus overturned, in separate road crashes hours apart in Pakistan on Saturday, killing at least 24 people and injuring 45 others, officials said.
Will Cuba finally break? Regime faces uncertain future amid Venezuela turmoil, analysts say
As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba by siphoning off critical Venezuelan oil imports, the president is urging the communist-run island to cut a deal with the United States.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar’s ceiling.
Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during New Year’s celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured
A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, with dozens of people feared dead and about 100 more injured, most seriously, police said.
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, injuring 8 ahead of Ukraine-US meeting
Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, wounding at least eight people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend.
US Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar discusses efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar discussed the ongoing struggle to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and her role in supporting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who recently received the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts.
Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan’s northern coast
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (27 inches) in Pacific coast communities and warnings of potentially higher surges, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.
Rubio says Ukraine-Russia peace talks in South Florida were productive but more work remains
U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks Sunday aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine, just days before a U.S. envoy is due in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
South Florida Haitians celebrate country’s first World Cup bid in decades: ‘Like a dream come true’
It has been over five decades since Haiti was last in a World Cup.
World shares are mostly higher after Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown
World shares mostly gained on Thursday after U.S. stocks settled near their records and U.S. President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill, ending the record 43-day shutdown.
Miami Beach honors victims, hostages 2 years after Hamas attack in Israel
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack in Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and left hundreds more held hostage.
Haiti still faces ‘massive challenges,’ UN official says
During the United Nations General Assembly, humanitarian crises around the globe took center stage. From Gaza, Ukraine, to Sudan, but one nation in crisis needing more support than ever: Haiti.
UN General Assembly wraps up with speeches, controversies and unusual moments
The United Nations 80th General Assembly has come to a close. Nations from around the world converged on New York City, which became the epicenter of diplomacy during what is known as “high-level week.”
Amid tensions with Venezuela, ramped up US military presence splits Puerto Ricans
As U.S. tensions with Venezuela intensify, so does the American military presence in Puerto Rico.
US warplanes stage in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tension
Venezuela is preparing for war, conducting military drills on its Caribbean island amid a growing U.S. military presence in the region.
Researchers target world’s deadliest animal – the mosquito
The mosquito might be small, but it’s actually the world’s deadliest animal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Growing city in Brazil attracts immigrants in search of jobs
Curitiba is not as big as São Paulo and not as known as Rio de Janeiro, but it is the fastest-growing city in Brazil.
5.7-magnitude earthquake hits near Dominican Republic
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake was reported overnight near the Dominican Republic.
South Florida places of worship boost security amid Israel-Iran conflict
As tensions escalate in the Middle East following Israel’s strike on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attack, religious institutions across South Florida are heightening security ahead of weekend services and events.
Miami archbishop says new ‘global’ pope needs to ‘hold back the barbarians’
South Florida’s Catholic community is celebrating the historic selection of the first American pope, with the Archdiocese of Miami calling him not just a U.S. citizen, but a “global citizen” shaped by missionary work abroad.
Argentinians in South Florida mourn Pope Francis’s death with pride, stories and sadness
From diners at a Little Buenos Aires café to visitors fresh from Argentina, South Florida’s Argentine community is mourning the death of Pope Francis — the first Latin American pope and a native son of Buenos Aires — with sadness, pride, and stories of personal connection.
‘I have big concerns,’ South Florida rabbi says despite release of 3 Israeli hostages
Three Israeli hostages are back home with their families after being released by Hamas on Sunday.
Venezuelans protest in South Florida as Maduro starts 3rd term amid $25M bounty
Venezuelans in South Florida gathered in protest Thursday as Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a controversial third six-year term, amid claims of election fraud and a $25 million bounty for his arrest related to alleged drug trafficking.
Venezuelans protest in South Florida as Maduro takes contested oath of office
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another term on Friday, deepening the country’s political crisis as opposition leaders and many Venezuelans claim he lost the election.
How Jimmy Carter’s 1992 South Florida visit left a lasting impact on affordable housing
Former President Jimmy Carter, widely celebrated for his humanitarian efforts after leaving the White House, made a significant mark on South Florida in 1992 when he joined Habitat for Humanity to help build homes in Miami’s Liberty City.
Biden administration questions legitimacy of Venezuela’s election results
The Biden administration shared their concerns Tuesday over the recent Venezuelan presidential election results, questioning the legitimacy of incumbent Nicolas Maduro’s declared victory and calling for transparency from Venezuela’s electoral authorities.
FBI sees 1800+ reports of terroristic threats as Israel-Hamas war rages, top official says
The U.S. has seen a “sobering” increase in domestic terrorism-related threats since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, according to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
Family members of those missing from Israel speak at event in North Miami Beach
It’s estimated that more than 200 people are currently held captive by Hamas.
Queen Elizabeth II’s casket arrives at Buckingham Palace
People waited outside St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh for up to six hours Tuesday to pay their respects to the late monarch, whose body will be transferred to London later in the day.
Body of Queen Elizabeth II lies in state in Edinburgh, Scotland
Britain’s new king and queen consort met with members of Parliament Monday at Westminster Hall before traveling back to Scotland to join other members of the royal family for a procession to St. Giles Cathedral, where the queen’s coffin will lie in rest to allow the people of Scotland to pay their respects.
Stands collapse during Colombia bull fight, killing at least 6 and injuring 200
Several people were killed and many others injured after part of a stadium collapsed during a bullfight in Colombia.