World News in Brief: Gaza and Nicaragua human rights update, WHO hypertension alert and alarm over US autism claim

The damaged facilities include nine schools and two health centres sheltering more than 11,000 people. At least five displaced people were injured and UNRWA’s field office also sustained damage. The agency says that its operations in Gaza City –...

UN: Democratic backsliding in Nicaragua

ARTICLE 19 welcomes the report of the High Commissioner, which ensures essential scrutiny of the ‘systematic undue restrictions of fundamental freedoms’ in Nicaragua. Since 2019, Nicaragua has been democratically backsliding, with criminalisation,...

UN Experts warn of escalating repression reaching beyond borders: Nicaragua

OHCHR GENEVA/PANAMA – Nicaragua’s Government is expanding its repression of perceived opponents far beyond its own borders, targeting Nicaraguan citizens abroad as part of an intensifying campaign to silence critics in exile, the UN Group of Human...

Do 90% of Nicaraguans really feel spied upon?

THE “90 per cent of Nicaraguans feel spied upon” headline from El Pais is unequivocal. The story, in the newspaper’s English-language edition, says that Nicaraguans live in “a climate of permanent surveillance” in which they distrust even their...

Costa Rica leads Central America in average international tourist spending

Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica consolidated its position as the country with the highest average spending per tourist in Central America, according to a Mastercard Advisors study using data from the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) – Costa Rica...

STATESIDE: US military's mission shifts amid govt shutdown

with CHARLIE HARPER The latest US government shutdown started yesterday at midnight. Generally, if it doesn’t last too long, these events don’t affect us in The Bahamas very much if at all. They don’t even affect most Americans in their everyday...

Trump axes climate reporting program, ignoring international courts and frontline communities

Last week, the Trump administration announced that it plans to end a federal program for greenhouse gas emissions reporting from thousands of facilities such as power plants and oil refineries. “As the agency continues to Power the Great American...

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

“90% of Nicaraguans Feel Spied Upon” – True, or Fake News?

The “spied upon” headline from El Pais is unequivocal. The story, in the newspaper’s English-language edition, says that Nicaraguans live in “a climate of permanent surveillance” in which they distrust even their neighbors. Further, apparently...

Update: Temporary Protected Status Designation for Syria Terminated, Effective November 21, 2025

In a notice published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria will be terminated, effective November 21, 2025. Quick...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations adjust in face of political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only...

Nicaragua: Where are the “Disappeared” Political Prisoners?

Families note: “They have them, but they deny it!” Depiction of a mother outside a police station, hoping for news of a son who’s been detained for political reasons. Illustration: Confidencial The forced disappearances are a cruel punishment used...

ShinWon Strengthens the Virtuous Cycle of Sustainable Growth with Guatemalan Youth at National Job Fair

An Open Gateway for Youth Employment: Nurturing professional talent to power the future growth of the apparel industry Commitment to Sustainable Jobs: Delivering on the vision of co-growth with local communities and contributing to economic...

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments amid current political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the US to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only...

Panama Canal Droughts Threaten Global Trade Amid Climate Change

The Panama Canal, a linchpin of global trade handling about 5% of the world’s maritime commerce, is facing an escalating crisis from recurrent droughts exacerbated by climate change and El Niño patterns. In 2025, authorities have managed to...

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only...

Nicaraguan Brothers Die in Costa Rica Illegal Gold Mine Collapse

Rescue teams in Costa Rica pulled the bodies of two young Nicaraguan men from a deep tunnel in an illegal gold mine in Crucitas, San Carlos canton, after a grueling operation that lasted over 15 hours. The men, identified as Wayner Hilander...

Despite authoritarianism, the Nicaraguan economy continues to grow.

Q REPORTS (La Prensa) Despite authoritarianism, the Nicaraguan economy continues to grow. How long will remittances sustain this model? Various studies determine that when rulers become authoritarian, the economy suffers, but reality shows that...

'Proud of being Latino': Hispanic Heritage Month activities slated amid charged climate

SALT LAKE CITY — As the start of Hispanic Heritage Month looms, some in the community worry about the tone of national discourse toward the Latino community. In approving a resolution recognizing the month, Salt Lake City Councilwoman Victoria...