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DHS Releases Names of Worst of the Worst Convicted Criminal Illegal Aliens Detained at Guantanamo Bay
Pedophiles, murderers, kidnappers, and other violent criminals are being held at the military facility WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the names of some of the dangerous, criminal illegal aliens detained at...

International Arena Polo Competition Comes to Virginia
FIP Arena World Polo Championship, Hosted in Charlottesville, Will Bring Teams from Across the Globe for Intense Competition CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For the first time in its history, the Federation...

President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander
TAIWAN, June 30 - Details 2025-06-27 President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo On the morning of June 27, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon upon...

UPDATE -- Intermex Launches a new Remittance-as-a-Service (RaaS) Platform to Help Businesses Simplify Cross-Border Payments
MIAMI, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMXI) (“Intermex” or the “Company”), a leading money remittance provider to Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced the launch of its fully redesigned...

The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...

Intermex Launches a new Remittance-as-a-Service (RaaS) Platform to Help Businesses Simplify Cross-Border Payments
MIAMI, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMXI) (“Intermex” or the “Company”), a leading money remittance provider to Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced the launch of its fully redesigned...

Over 2.7 Million People Benefited by Education Startups Backed by Tec: IFE
The Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) presented key milestones across its main focus areas: human skills, digital inclusion, and technology with global impact. Partnerships with UNESCO and 43 universities are strengthening efforts toward...

President Lai confers decoration on former Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo
TAIWAN, June 27 - Details 2025-06-25 President Lai meets Japan’s former Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Takayuki On the afternoon of June 25, President Lai Ching-te met with Kobayashi Takayuki, Japan’s former economic security minister and a...

President Lai meets Japan’s former Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Takayuki
TAIWAN, June 25 - Details 2025-06-16 President Lai meets delegation led by Representative Bera, co-chair of US Congressional Taiwan Caucus On the morning of June 16, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Representative Ami Bera,...

International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...

FACT CHECK: ICE Provided Full Medical Care to Guatemalan Illegal Alien with History of Child Abuse and Wanted for Homicide
This detainee received prenatal care, including an ultrasound and OB-GYN visit, dental care, and medication WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight about Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus, a Guatemalan...

Guatemalan Students Complete First Space Hackathon to Win Scholarships in Astronautics
The International Institute for Astronautical Sciences provides first space scholarships in emerging space nations as part of its Space for all Nations program. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International...

President Lai meets delegation led by Representative Bera, co-chair of US Congressional Taiwan Caucus
TAIWAN, June 16 - Details 2025-06-13 President Lai meets delegation led by French National Assembly Taiwan Friendship Group Chair Marie-Noëlle Battistel On the morning of June 12, President Lai Ching-te met a delegation led by Marie-Noëlle...

President Lai meets delegation led by French National Assembly Taiwan Friendship Group Chair Marie-Noëlle Battistel
TAIWAN, June 13 - Details 2025-06-05 President Lai hosts state banquet for President Bernardo Arévalo of Republic of Guatemala At noon on June 5, President Lai Ching-te hosted a state banquet at the Presidential Office for President Bernardo...

Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement
Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: "Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our...

Prolific Guatemalan Drug Traffickers Extradited to the United States to Face Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge
Steven Ovaldino Lorenzana Alvarenga, also known as “Chipi,” and Allan Mendoza, also known as “Carnes” and “Carnitas,” both of Guatemala, made their initial appearances today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia following their...

Mexican Leader verifies illegal raid by law enforcement
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged on Tuesday that state police forces carried out an unauthorized cross-border operation into Guatemala. On June 8, a violent encounter took place in Frontera Comalapa, a municipality in...

Aura Announces Launch of U.S. Public Offering
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33) (OTCQX: ORAAF) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announces the launch of its United States public offering of common shares, pursuant to a...

Oaxaca to Belize: Birding Expeditions Unveils Wild Tours at Global Birdfair 2025
Meet local experts and plan your next birding adventure through Oaxaca, Guatemala & Belize at Global Birdfair 2025, Stand No. 28, Marquee NIGHTINGALE. ANTIGUA GUATEMALA, GUATEMALA, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Birding Expeditions, a...

DHS Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in Florida Including Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists Ahead of Opening of Alligator Alcatraz
“Alligator Alcatraz, and other facilities like it, will give us the capability to lock up some of the worst scumbags who entered our country under the previous administration.” - Secretary Noem WASHINGTON – Ahead of President Trump and Secretary...