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International news with Caribbean context and perspective.
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President of Soroptimist International (SI) – Barbados, Peta-Lee Blackman, urges Barbadians to aid the vulnerable by partnering with organizations like SI Barbados to combat poverty and hunger. Members recently took action by preparing and distributing nutritious breakfast packages to the homeless community.
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Israel launches air strikes on Houthi movement in Yemen following a drone attack on Tel Aviv. Defence Minister aims to pressure Houthis to stop supporting Palestinians. Strikes hit Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah.
Global computer system outages cause airport disruptions, affecting journeys with delays and cancellations. Faulty software update by CrowdStrike leads to widespread impact on various services. Lessons learned for future IT system reliability.
Thirteen killed in violent clashes between students and police in Dhaka over government job quotas. Unrest leads to deaths and injuries amid protests against employment policies in Bangladesh.
West Indies faced a heavy defeat by England in the first Test, highlighting financial disparities and limited Test match opportunities. Captain Brathwaite emphasizes the need for more Test cricket for his team.
