At least 52 people have been killed in Gaza since dawn Wednesday, including 32 in Gaza City, as Israeli military operations intensify. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israeli troops will soon enter Gaza City, urging residents to flee immediately to avoid being caught
On Saturday, the streets of Belize came alive with vibrant colors, pulsating rhythms, and incredible energy for the Carnival Road March 2025. This year, the Belize Carnival Association proudly announced the champions in both the senior and junior categories. In a fiercely competitive senior division, Soca
While the Government of Belize has taken swift administrative action in the Budna abduction matter, the official press release issued today leaves several critical questions unanswered. Despite confirming that Prime Minister John Briceño received the Police Department’s investigative report last Friday, the release fails to explain
Prime Minister John Briceño has taken steps in response to the ongoing investigation into the Budna matter, following receipt of an incomplete report from the Police Department last Friday. The report, submitted by Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa, was deemed unsatisfactory by the Prime Minister,
The Government of Belize says it is still deliberating a proposal from the United States for the country to serve as a safe third country for asylum seekers. The arrangement would allow migrants deported from the U.S. to apply for asylum in Belize or another designated
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) has awarded an additional BZ$3.2 million in grants to strengthen climate resilience in Belizean communities, expanding its flagship Building Community Resilience via Transformative Adaptation Project (EDA Project). The new funding will support four subprojects aimed at protecting natural resources, reducing
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticised the deployment of United States naval forces to the Caribbean, warning that their presence risks destabilising the region at a moment of heightened strains with Venezuela. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a virtual BRICS summit,
Prime Minister John Briceño is expected to comment on the Budna Abduction Report. Over the weekend, News 5 confirmed with PM Briceño that he has received the police report on the matter and will issue his comments today. Budna, who was abducted in late August outside
The Daily Mirror is reporting that Taiwan has announced a major increase in funding to deepen its diplomatic presence in Latin America and the Caribbean, as it seeks to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has allocated NT$5.3 billion
Two police officers were injured in a traffic accident along the George Price Highway on Sunday. San Ignacio police responded to the scene between miles 68 and 69, where they discovered Police Constable Karen August lying in a ditch with visible injuries, including wounds to her
