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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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February 26 12:12 AM
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26 12:10 AM
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26 12:09 AM
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks
February 25, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's ...
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
February 22, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on ...
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Iranian students rally for second day as fears of war with US mount
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Iranian students rally for second day as fears of war with US mount
February 22, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fear...
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Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom
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Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom
February 21, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)-Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters on Saturday in the latest display of anger a...
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Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats
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Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats
February 21, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with I...
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Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence
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Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence
February 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in ...
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Trump threatens Iran over nuclear talks, says ‘time is running out’
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Trump threatens Iran over nuclear talks, says ‘time is running out’
January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed threats to attack Iran, saying "time is running out" to make a deal ...
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Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
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Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
January 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in...
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Trump says US will ‘come to their rescue’ if Iran kills protesters
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Trump says US will ‘come to their rescue’ if Iran kills protesters
January 2, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed prote...
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Over 900 killed in Iran during 12-day war with Israel — state media
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Over 900 killed in Iran during 12-day war with Israel — state media
June 30, 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — At least 935 people were killed in Iran during its 12-day war with Israel, Iranian state media reported Monday, nearly a week sin...
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Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire
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Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire
June 29, 2025
Tehran, Iran (AFP)-Iran on Sunday said it was not convinced Israel would abide by a ceasefire that ended their 12-day war this week. The most serious ...
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Iran partially reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel — state media
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Iran partially reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel — state media
June 25, 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran on Wednesday reopened the airspace over the country's east, state media reported, following a ceasefire with Israel that end...
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Trump says Iran-Israel truce holds after berating both countries
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Trump says Iran-Israel truce holds after berating both countries
June 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly...
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Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel
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Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel
June 23, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)-President Donald Trump announced Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a staggered ceasefire that would bring abou...
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No casualties reported in Iran missile attack on US base in Qatar
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No casualties reported in Iran missile attack on US base in Qatar
June 23, 2025
WASHINTON, United States (AFP) — Iran fired ballistic missiles at a United States (US) base in Qatar on Monday but there are no known American casualt...
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Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq after strikes — state media
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Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq after strikes — state media
June 23, 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran's National Security Council confirmed it had attacked a major United States (US) military base in Qatar on Monday in retalia...
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‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
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‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
June 22, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) -- The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday, joining Israel's bombing campaign after days of speculation ove...
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Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says US ‘unsurpassed’ after attack on Iran
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Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says US ‘unsurpassed’ after attack on Iran
June 22, 2025
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on Sunday for the "bold" US strikes on Iranian nucl...
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Trump says Iran nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ threatens more strikes
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Trump says Iran nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ threatens more strikes
June 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump said Saturday that US air strikes had "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear...
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Trump says US carried out ‘very successful attack’ on three Iran nuclear sites
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Trump says US carried out ‘very successful attack’ on three Iran nuclear sites
June 21, 2025
US President Donald Trump said Saturday the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the under...
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Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks
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Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks
June 21, 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Saturday of a "more devastating" retaliation should Israel's nine-day bombing campaign...
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US stealth bombers head over Pacific as Trump mulls Iran strikes
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US stealth bombers head over Pacific as Trump mulls Iran strikes
June 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US stealth bombers were flying Saturday across the Pacific Ocean, according to tracking data and media reports, fue...
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ICE COOLING
As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Joyful pulse
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Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
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February 26, 2026
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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