Category: World

French Alpine Hunters Brave Arctic Conditions in NATO Training: ‘Matching Russian Mastery of Extreme Cold’

Two French Alpine hunters stationed near Suolovuopmi find themselves knee-deep in snow, concealed in combat holes covered with heat-shielding netting

PM Skerrit attends Memorial Day of Prez Comrade Hugo Chávez, recalls his contributions

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit attended a ceremony at the Venezuelan Embassy to commemorate the 11th anniversary, or Memorial Day, of Venezuelan President Comrade Hugo Chávez, who passed away on March 5, 2013

Melissa Skerrit invites women to join Women’s Symposium on March 9

The Symposium will be held under the theme, 'Find Your Peace and Purpose' and will bring a lot of insightful sessions and opportunities for women across the nation

France Secures Abortion Rights; Other European Nations Eye Expansion of Access

Women can have abortions in around 40 European countries, ranging from Portugal to Russia, with varied restrictions on how late in the pregnancy it is permitted. Abortion is illegal or strictly regulated in Poland and a few other small nations

Thea Lafond clinches gold at World Athletics Indoor Championships, congratulates PM Skerrit

Her dedication towards the championship made her the first-ever athlete hailed from Dominica to win a world title at such a prestigious level. The athlete marked a milestone as she flew to 15.01m in the triple jump finals and claimed both the gold medal and the world lead

PM Skerrit mourns death of Vanoulst Jno Charles, recalls his contribution as Senator & teacher

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit mourned the death of Vanoulst Jno Charles of St Joseph, who served as a Senator in the Dominica Parliament from November 3, 1978 to June 21, 1979

PM Roosevelt Skerrit attends CELAC 2024, underlines SDGs

Prime Minister of Dominica is set to attend Eighth Summit of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Friday at Sandals Resort in Buccament at St Vincent and the Grenadines to address sustainable development goals

Irving Mclntyre meets US Ambassador Roger Nyhus, underscores mutual benefits

Acting Prime Minister expressed the nation’s desire to work continuously with the United States in order to enhance their relations by patterning with matters such as security for the development of the nation

Kansas City Victory Parade: At Least One Killed, 21 Injured in Mass Shooting

Among the casualties was local DJ Lisa Lopez, whose untimely death has left a void in the hearts of her family and the Kansas City community, as mourned by her radio station, KKFI

Trump’s NATO Comments Spark Global Concerns Over US Commitment to Allies

Amidst ongoing conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions, Trump's words cast a shadow over the reliability of US commitments, particularly in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region

President Biden Mistakenly Confuses Emmanuel Macron with Late French President Francois Mitterrand

The incident occurred during Biden's address to a crowd in Las Vegas ahead of Nevada's primary on Tuesday, where he recounted a conversation that never took place

France Shifts Energy Priorities: Abandons Renewables Targets, Embraces Nuclear in New Legislation

The proposed text, scheduled to go before the cabinet next month and later submitted to lawmakers, underscores France's determination to maintain "energy sovereignty" through a sustained reliance on nuclear energy

Barcelona Draw PSG in Champions League Quarter-Final Showdown

The matchup between these two footballing powerhouses inevitably resurrects memories of the infamous "remontada" in 2017, where Barcelona orchestrated a staggering comeback from a 4-0 deficit in the first leg to clinch victory with a 6-5 aggregate score

Paris 2024: Mayor Hidalgo Urges Trust in Science Amid Debate Over Air Conditioning at “Green Games”

However, not all nations are convinced. The Olympic Committees of Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Norway have voiced concerns about the potential discomfort for athletes in soaring temperatures

PM Skerrit meets Calibishie villagers, shares vision for new school construction 

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met with the villagers of Calibishie to share the construction plans for the new primary school to provide safe and learning atmosphere to the children.