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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max, the most powerful iPhones ever
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max feature a new design that maximizes performance and delivers an enormous leap in battery life. Apple today introduced iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max with a striking new design that delivers a dramatic leap...

Coast Guard veteran recalls 9/11, storied career at sea
Spencerport, N.Y. (WHAM) — Retired Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Paul Polaski served just under 18 years in uniform. His career took him from Maine, to Key West, to California, and Boston, to waters off Colombia. When the Sept. 11, 2001...


Mastercard Survey: 90% of SMEs That Accept Digital Payments in Puerto Rico Report Significant Business Growth
Other key factors for entrepreneurs include security features, valued by 81% of SMEs, as well as the provider’s ability to grow alongside the business (76%) and the ability to accept different payment types (80%) as well as the capability to...

FIVB Men’s World: Nuno Marques leads Portugal upset of Cuba
Portugal’s rising star Nuno Marques during the 2025 FIVB Volleyball World Championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Portugal’s rising star Nuno Marques wasn’t even born yet when his country last saw action in the FIVB...
US Revisits ‘War On Drugs’ Routine With A New Target
Above photo: Venezuelan commandos marching during a military parade in Caracas. Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images/file photo. Venezuela has once again been in the international media spotlight due to the US naval deployment in the waters of the...

Apple reveals ultra-thin iPhone Air powered by A19 Pro chip
iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever, delivering pro performance, amazing new camera systems on the front and back, and fantastic all-day battery life. Apple today debuted the all-new iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever made, with pro...

Big Interview – Francisco Gomez, Luker Agricola
Francisco Gomez, CEO of Luker Agrícola, explains how Colombia’s first large-scale cocoa plantation is driving sustainability, traceability, and rural development… Please introduce yourself and what you do I’m Francisco Gomez, 61, a civil engineer...

Airbnb says this iconic capital is the most popular fall destination
Airbnb has unveiled its 2025 fall travel trends report, and one city tops Gen Z’s must-visit list this season: Paris, France. The study found Gen Z traveler searches are up 26% compared to last fall, with young globetrotters more likely than...
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How Trump’s ‘War on Drugs’ buildup against Venezuela has a hidden agenda
Donald Trump, who has styled himself as a ‘President of Peace’ and aspires to win the Nobel Peace Prize, now turns warmonger at will. He has shown no remorse for bombing Iran or fuelling proxy wars through Israel in Gaza. His previous military...

Int. Friendly: Super Eagles takes on Venezuela Nov. 14
Nigeria will face Venezuela in Houston this November as part of the final build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The friendly, scheduled for Friday, November 14 at the Shell Energy Stadium, will be the Super Eagles’ first outing at the...
Africa Secures Historic Minerals Recognition in Climate Declaration
African leaders achieved a diplomatic breakthrough this week by securing recognition of critical minerals in their joint climate declaration, positioning the continent as a central player in the global energy transition. The African Leaders Addis...
South Korean workers fly home after Hyundai raid, Trump offered them to stay
South Korean workers detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant construction site in Georgia have left the United States on a charter plane. Just before noon local time on Sept. 11, more than 300 South Korean nationals took off...

Difficult to settle in and admin-heavy: European countries lose out in expat ranking
Every year, InterNations, a global community for people who live and work abroad, carries out a comprehensive survey about expat life. The organisation quizzes tens of thousands of expats about the ease of settling in, working abroad and leisure...

Top Wins for Indigenous Peoples in 2024-2025
In celebration of the 18th anniversary of the adoption of UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Cultural Survival is taking a look back at the top wins for Indigenous Peoples over the past year. From historic land back cases to...

InDrive takes big super app gamble with global south expansion plans
InDrive is shifting beyond rides with a new “super-app” plan. The rollout starts with grocery delivery in Kazakhstan and will add more services over the next 12 months in Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Pakistan, Peru and Mexico. The California-based...

Int’l friendly: Eagles to face Venezuela in United States
Nigeria will face Venezuela in an international friendly at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States, on Friday, November 14, as part of their build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The...

Highlights and goals of Necaxa 1-1 Juarez in Apertura 2025
End of broadcast We're off! It has been a pleasure to bring you coverage of the exciting match between Necaxa and Juárez, corresponding to matchday 8 of Liga MX. We appreciate your company and passion for soccer. Don't forget to stay tuned to...
South Korean workers leave US after Hyundai plant raid
South Korean workers detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant construction site in Georgia have left the United States on a charter plane. Just before noon local time on Sept. 11, more than 300 South Korean nationals took off...

President’s Policies Prove Crime Easily Solved
On Aug. 11, 2025, President Trump took decisive action by deploying the National Guard to Washington D.C. For years, our nation’s capital has been plagued by out-of-control crime, with more than 91% of residents calling it a major problem....