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U.S. forecasters issued a hurricane warning for Jamaica Saturday as Storm Melissa reached hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean. A hurricane warning means winds of at least 74 mph (119 kph) are expected in the area within 36 hours. “Melissa has become a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center…

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, marking a significant escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. With sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a slow-moving trajectory of just 1 mph (2 km/h), Melissa poses a serious threat to the island nation. Jamaican…

The Shorbasi family was sitting in their severely damaged house in Gaza City, enjoying the relative calm of the ceasefire. Then they heard an explosion and rushed outside to find their 6-year-old twins bleeding on the ground. The boy, Yahya, and his sister, Nabila, had discovered a round object while playing. One touch, and it went off. “It was like…

A 28-year-old Indian-origin truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash in Florida failed his commercial driver’s licence (CDL) test ten times before obtaining it, US officials have revealed. The case of Harjinder Singh, who has been living illegally in the United States since 2018, has reignited a national debate over the issuing of CDLs…

Christmas may still be months away, but Germany’s supermarkets are already brimming with gingerbread, advent calendars and festive decorations. The country’s iconic Christmas markets are also preparing to open soon.Yet, a viral claim circulating on social media suggests that all Christmas markets in Germany have been canceled for 2025. DW Fact check checked the viral…

Indian-origin Democrat leader makes it easy for US leader who complains that his name is unpronounceable. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi decimated Florida politician Chandler Langevin after Langevin specifically targeted him, mocked him and joked that Raja Krishnamoorthi’s name was unpronounceable. Raja Krishnamoorthi took the mocking in his stride and said he can be called by his…

Kamala Harris teased a possible 2028 run for the presidential election. (Photo: BBC) Kamala Harris who is now promoting her book ‘107 Days’ and has not disclosed any political plans going forward, teased another run for the White House in an interview with the BBC. “When are your baby nieces gonna see a woman in…

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pitching Canada as a reliable partner for Southeast Asia, one that’s committed to rules-based trade at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is rewriting global trade norms. He’s heading to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, known as ASEAN, seeking to drum up investment into Canada that will…

Prince William royal reset for Prince Andrew / Image source: File Prince William is reportedly preparing to take a much tougher approach to his uncle, Prince Andrew, than his father did, including using formal royal powers to remove Andrew from public life entirely and bar him from future royal events. This move would mark a…

Multiple NBA players and coaches have been charged in various sports gambling scandals, allegedly involving elaborate rigging schemes, extortion and high-tech gadgets used to fix poker games. Among those arrested are Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, the Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones, who were charged as part of…