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US forces seize another oil tanker in Caribbean, say "no safe haven for cr
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The US Southern Command on Friday announced the seizure of another oil tanker, named Olina, in the Caribbean Sea in a pre-dawn operation, making it the fifth seizure of a tanker by US forces.
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Prevent US adversaries from controlling oil; secure national interest: Sta
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended Washington's military action in Venezuela, during which it captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, saying that it was aimed at protecting US national interests in the Western Hemisphere and pre
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"American elites badly miscalculated": Russia says new US strategy signals
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the new US National Security Strategy shows a major shift, including questioning NATO expansion and avoiding calls to pressure Moscow. She also raised concerns over US plans for "energy dominance," missile defence, and increased milit
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Clashes erupt in Mexico City during Gen-Z-led protests against crime, corr
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The wave of Generation Z protests against the government's unaccountability has now reached the Western Hemisphere, as clashes broke out in Mexico City, with thousands participating in protests, demanding action against rising crime, corruption, and systemic impunity.
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St. Kitts and Nevis Investment Gateway Summit: An Opportunity Drawing the
Updated : 1 year ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 26: St. Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean's twin-island paradise, is inviting Indians to be part of the region's most anticipated investment event--the 2nd edition of the Investment Gateway Summit, taking place from May 31 to June 3, 2025. Positioned as the biggest gath
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US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
As Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, this highlighted the US's commitment to enhancing its influence in the Western hemisphere.
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US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports th
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chinese and Hong Kong businesses' control of important infrastructure on the Panama Canal and other port facilities in the Western Hemisphere has prompted calls for Washington to take measures to lessen Beijing's influence.
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Belize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as pressure for Gaza ceasefire mou
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Israel's refusal to implement a ceasefire in Gaza has resulted in the government of Belize suspending diplomatic ties with the US-backed state. Belize adds to the list of Western Hemisphere countries voicing their frustration over Israel's war conduct throughout the conflict in Gaza, CNN
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China infiltrating US "Red Zone" with investments in Latin American nation
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Like other US military leaders, Richardson stated that Beijing had not yet established a real military post in the Western Hemisphere. However, worries have grown, particularly in light of June reports indicating that China may be planning to expand further after upgrading an intelligence co
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Aster DM Healthcare to set up clinical excellence hub in Cayman Islands
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Dec 22 (ANI): Aster DM Healthcare is making the Cayman Islands its clinical excellence hub for western hemisphere serving the Caribbean region, North America, Canada, Latin and South America.
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Eleven new species of rain frogs discovered in tropical Andes
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 4 (ANI): Eleven new rain frog species have been discovered in the tropical Andes making it the largest number of frog species described in a single article from the western hemisphere in over a decade.
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