America

Over 500 people have been evacuated from the coastal province of Esmeraldas in northern Ecuador, which shares a border with Colombia, due to flooding caused by heavy rains

President Nayib Bukele has declared war on corruption; vowing to fight it with the same determination as gang violence, he plans to build a special prison specifically for corrupt individuals

The Parliament has extended amnesty for irregular migrants until next year, exempting migrants from penalties to enable them to transit irregularly without financial consequences

After being banned by former President Jair Bolsonaro, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has visited Brazil, received by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to discuss bilateral relations and share views on US sanctions

The country’s unemployment rate has dropped to 8,7%, 1% lower than the same period last year

Joanne C Hillhouse, a creative writer, journalist, producer and educator from Antigua and Barbuda, wins the Caribbean Excellence Arts & Letters Laureate Award

The country has presented guidelines for trustworthy AI, emphasising ethical principles, transparency, and interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of AI technologies — a crucial step towards responsible AI adoption

Strengthening cooperations for the upcoming EU-CELAC Summit, EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen has launched EU's Multiannual Indicative Programming with Costa Rica, emphasising joint efforts in decarbonisation, digitalisation, and refugee challenges

Municipalities across Quebec are on alert and receiving evacuation notices as wildfires worsen in the north, while Alberta has welcomed around 2.000 foreign firefighters

Alleviate Sargassum Action Programme (ASAP) has been launched with the cleaning of Lambeau beach; the 2023 initiative by Tobago Recycling Resource Initiative, a public-private partnership, aims at spreading awareness on collecting and possibly using algae

Entrepreneur Yakaira Matos and her husband Ramón Lugo Leta founded Payó Shoes, a handmade brand known for its excellent quality, diverse designs and support for a growing community

Technical and vocational education and training will soon be introduced also in primary schools, in addition to secondary schools, to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the labour market

Dominica's Next Supermodel 2023, Dainisha Eusebe of Grandbay, will receive $10.000 today during the official award ceremony