West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
UK issues rare weather alert ahead of Storm Darragh
Red is the most serious warning that the meteorologists can issue and it is used “relatively infrequently”, according to the Met Office.
World Bank announces $100b support for world’s poorest countries
The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world’s poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.
US neighbors balk at Trump plan for deported migrants
The Bahamas on Thursday said it had rejected a proposal from the incoming Trump administration to receive deported migrants, with Mexico and Panama also stressing they would only take back their own citizens.
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla resigned at the request of President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday, after accusations he turned a blind eye to the bribery of parliamentarians.
Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time
Bitcoin broke $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders cheered Donald Trump’s decision to pick a crypto fan to head the US securities regulator, reinforcing optimism the new president will push through measures to deregulate the sector.
