US carries out new drug boat strike in Caribbean, as admiral resigns | Donald Trump News

The United States military has reportedly carried out a strike on another alleged drug smuggling vessel, as the admiral overseeing the Trump administration’s controversial campaign in the Caribbean announced his shock departure. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the strike on Thursday. The official said that, in what appeared to be a … Read more

How cumbia arrived in Monterrey, Mexico : NPR

This is part of a special series, Cumbia Across Latin America, a visual report across six countries developed over several years, covering the people, places and cultures that keep this music genre alive. Cumbia arrived in Monterrey, a mountain city in northern Mexico often called “Colombia Chiquita” (Little Colombia), in the 1960s, when DJs began collecting … Read more

Long road ahead for Gaza peace amid fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire : NPR

Bulldozers deployed by the Gaza Municipality drive past displaced people, on their way to clear building rubble from main roads in Gaza City on Tuesday, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian fighters in Gaza. AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP/Getty Images Israel and Hamas took steps toward ending the two-year war that has … Read more

South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire | Genocide News

President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Gaza ceasefire will not affect his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ramaphosa made the statement on Tuesday in Cape Town in parliament, stressing that South Africa’s … Read more

Military seizes power in Madagascar : NPR

CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina, center, reads a statement saying that the armed forces are taking control of the country from the steps of the Presidency in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Brian Inganga/AP hide caption toggle caption Brian Inganga/AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, … Read more

Cape Verde clinches historic first qualification for FIFA World Cup | Football News

The island nation, located off the African coast, becomes the second-smallest country to qualify for football’s global showpiece. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Cape Verde qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top … Read more