New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.
Day: August 18, 2025
Mariners star Cal Raleigh says it with his unique chest protector
Cal Raleigh’s girlfriend helped develop the concept for his custom chest protector for the Little League Classic on Sunday.
Mother hiding in closet with baby shoots, kills home invader, Illinois cops say
An Illinois mother shot and killed a man accused of breaking into her home at night, police say.
The family who made Kennedy Center medals at their kitchen countertop have been dropped by Trump as he eyes new Tiffany design
Change in medal production process is latest shake-up at the newly Trump-chaired Kennedy Center
Zelenskyy ‘could end war’, says Trump – ahead of crucial White House meeting
Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to”, Donald Trump has said – ahead of crucial White House talks on the future of Ukraine.
Slumping Storm narrowly fall to Mercury in ‘Forever Sue’ game
Seattle fell to Phoenix 85-82 on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at Climate Pledge Arena after Storm legend Sue Bird’s bronze statue was unveiled.
INS Tamal Concludes Port Call At Naples, Deepens India-Italy Strategic Ties
The Indian Navy’s cutting-edge stealth frigate, INS Tamal, successfully concluded a three-day port call at Naples, Italy, from August 13 to 16, 2025, marking an important step in consolidating the growing India-Italy Strategic Partnership.This visit, part of the ship’s return voyage to India, was rich in both naval and diplomatic engagements, underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening
Asia-Pacific markets close mostly higher as investors await U.S.-Ukraine talks
U.S. equity futures ticked down in on hopes for rates cuts by the US. Federal Reserve fueled a winning week on Wall Street.
Hiker in Tennessee who picked up a venomous snake dies after being bitten
A hiker in a Tennessee state park died after picking up a rattlesnake that bit him in what was a rare fatality arising from a snake bite.
Rats! More than 100,000 acres of almond orchards across Central California are infested
Almond growers across Central California say they are battling a surging rat infestation across more than 100,000 acres of orchards, resulting in economic hardship and damage.