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26 Feb, 2026
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IMF sees ‘buoyant’ US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “buoyant’’ United States economy is poised to see accelerated growth and lower unemployment this year. But big federal budget debts ”represent a growing stability risk,’'…
26 Feb, 2026
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FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump’s illegal tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them. The statement came after FedEx filed…
26 Feb, 2026
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PM tells regional countries, ‘who vex loss’
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC ): Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister told regional leaders on Tuesday “who vex loss” as she reiterated her full support for the United States military presence in the…
26 Feb, 2026
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Trump accused of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): Iran pushed back Wednesday against US President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear programme, alternating…
26 Feb, 2026
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US, South Korea for joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate
SEOUL (AP): The US and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries’ combined defence capabilities against a…
26 Feb, 2026
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Police retake control of key area from powerful gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): As the sun rose, a handful of women opened tattered beach umbrellas in the heart of Port-au-Prince and scanned the horizon before opening their fruit and vegetable stands. It was…
25 Feb, 2026
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Trinidadian man sentenced to nearly five years in US for firearms smuggling
MIAMI, CMC – A 36-year-old man from Trinidad and Tobago has been sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison in the United States for conspiring to smuggle more than 200 firearms from…
25 Feb, 2026
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Mexico sends second aid package to Cuba as US tightens energy blockade
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent a second humanitarian aid package for Cuba as the island faces a tightened US embargo and threats of tariffs against countries providing it with oil. Two Mexican…
25 Feb, 2026
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Canada pledges food aid for Cuba as US fuel blockade continues
TORONTO (AP) — Canada announced Wednesday it is sending $8 million Canadian (US$6.7 million) in food aid to people in Cuba as the island faces an escalating fuel crisis as oil shipments have slowed…