Guyana

Modi in Guyana: Key moments from day one of PM’s historic visit to South American country – The Economic Times Video

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Modi in Guyana: Key moments from day one of PM’s historic visit to South American country – The Economic Times Video

PM Modi’s historic visit to Guyana, the first in 56 years, strengthened ties with agreements on energy, healthcare, agriculture, and culture. He emphasized Guyana’s key role in India’s energy security. President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali conferred the Order of Excellence, the country’s highest civilian honour on PM Modi for his contribution to the Caribbean … Read more

Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon – POLITICO

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Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon – POLITICO

For example, lasers could be used to flood satellite optical sensors with light, blinding or, in counterspace-speak, dazzling imaging satellites; while snooping on satellite comms can also pose a problem. France has accused Russia of trying to listen in on the Athena-Fidus satellite it shares with Italy. This year, U.S. officials briefed that Russia was developing a … Read more

‘We are losing the Amazon rainforest’: Record number of wildfires in parts of Brazil

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‘We are losing the Amazon rainforest’: Record number of wildfires in parts of Brazil

Fire is sucking the life out of parts of the Amazon rainforest. In Roraima State, in northern Brazil, the number of fires in February were more than five times the average, according to data from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research, and blazes continued to burn through March. “We are losing the Amazon rainforest. These … Read more

Canadian Forces personnel deploy to Jamaica to train troops for Haiti mission

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Canadian Forces personnel deploy to Jamaica to train troops for Haiti mission

Approximately 70 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members were deployed to Jamaica on Friday to train military personnel from several Caribbean countries who are bound for Haiti as part of a multinational security force led by Kenya and backed by the United Nations. The Canadian personnel will provide training on core peacekeeping skills and combat first aid to troops … Read more

Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela to hold secret talks with Maduro – POLITICO

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Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela to hold secret talks with Maduro – POLITICO

According to a spokesman for Johnson, who is no longer in government or a member of parliament, the trip was conducted “with active support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the knowledge of the foreign secretary.” In the meeting, Johnson emphasized the need for fair elections as well as respect for the … Read more

Venezuela’s Maduro blasts ‘provocation’ as UK sends warship to Guyana – POLITICO

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Venezuela’s Maduro blasts ‘provocation’ as UK sends warship to Guyana – POLITICO

LONDON — Venezuela lashed out at “an act of hostile provocation” after the United Kingdom deployed a navy patrol ship to Guyana amid a simmering border dispute. The U.K. announced this week that its HMS Trent vessel had been dispatched to Guyana in what it described as a show of support for the ex-British colony, … Read more

TSA expands its PreCheck program

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TSA expands its PreCheck program

FILE: An Alaska Airlines plane takeoff from SFO in June 2023. Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In the latest airline news, new construction at San Francisco International could delay flights for months, the airport warns; Alaska Airlines is boosting checked bag fees; regional carrier JSX orders hundreds of hybrid-electric planes to expand service to smaller … Read more

Another popular SFO airline is increasing checked bag fees

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Another popular SFO airline is increasing checked bag fees

FILE: An Alaska Airlines plane takeoff from SFO in June 2023. Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In the latest airline news, new construction at San Francisco International could delay flights for months, the airport warns; Alaska Airlines is boosting checked bag fees; regional carrier JSX orders hundreds of hybrid-electric planes to expand service to smaller … Read more

Putin’s ‘Man in South America’ unveils NEW MAP of Venezuela showing half of ex-UK-colony Guyana ANNEXED amid war fears

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Putin’s ‘Man in South America’ unveils NEW MAP of Venezuela showing half of ex-UK-colony Guyana ANNEXED amid war fears

VENEZUELA’S Putin-loving dictator Nicolás Maduro has unveiled a new map that shows two thirds of Guyana under his control. The unpredictable president, 61, is bringing his country closer to the brink of war as he increasingly ramps up threats to snatch his neighbours oil-rich lands. 7 Nicolás Maduro unveiled a map on Friday of a … Read more