Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raises arrest bounty

Leaders of an aid organization expressed concern that President Trump's travel ban affecting 19 countries could jeopardize lifesaving heart surgeries for over a dozen Haitian children, part of a waitlist of at least 316. The ban, effective Monday, does not account for medical emergencies, leaving many patients, including 16-year-old Fabienne Rene, without options for necessary treatment. With gang violence and inadequate medical resources in Haiti, the situation has become critical, as U.S. visa issuance for...

Adelaide suffered a surprising 66-63 defeat to the last-placed Giants in their round-nine Super Netball match, despite leading going into the final quarter. The Giants, who had only one prior win this season, surged ahead with 18 points in the last term while Adelaide struggled with their super shots, making only 2 from 16 attempts. Jo Harten and Sophie Dwyer shone for the Giants, while Romelda Aiken-George led Adelaide with 49 goals; the loss leaves...

A search is underway for two missing teenage girls, Sofia, 13, and Carla, 14, last seen in school uniform near a leisure center in north Manchester on Thursday around 4:45 PM. Sofia, potentially wearing glasses, is slim with long dark hair, while Carla is approximately 5ft 4in tall with long dark braided hair. Both are believed to be together and known to frequent Piccadilly Gardens; Greater Manchester Police are increasingly concerned for their welfare and...

Customs brokers play a crucial role in assisting businesses with the complexities of import and export duties, ensuring they understand applicable tariffs and filing necessary information with the government. Due to the dynamic nature of tariffs, brokers like Dan Patrick De Los Santos are currently experiencing increased workloads as they navigate these changes. Their expertise is essential for businesses to remain compliant and informed in a constantly evolving trade landscape. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Eight new bus services will be introduced in Tengah and Brickland by the end of next year, addressing connectivity concerns, as stated by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. The first two services will commence by the end of this year, with additional express routes planned to enhance transport options for residents. Siow emphasized the government's commitment to resolving local issues, including limited amenities, and announced a multi-agency committee to support new residents in the...

Two brothers, The Hai Phan and Khanh Hoi Phan, were convicted for cultivating cannabis in a rented Auckland property, where police discovered a growing operation with 115 plants and a hydroponic system during a raid on September 9, 2022. Despite the brothers' convictions, their landlord, who owned four other suspected “grow houses,” has not been prosecuted. The operation included measures to bypass the electricity meter, indicating an attempt to conceal excessive power usage. Full Article