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549 earthquakes felt in Jamaica in 2025, says PIOJ
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549 earthquakes felt in Jamaica in 2025, says PIOJ
July 11 12:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — The number of seismic activities recorded by Jamaica’s  Earthquake Unit in 2025 was 549 compared to 633 in 2024. This is acc...
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Buyers of used cars urged to check identification numbers
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Buyers of used cars urged to check identification numbers
July 11 11:48 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Law-enforcement officers are urging prospective buyers of used cars to examine the vehicle identification numbers before completin...
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Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operator
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Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operator
July 11 11:30 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The operator of the Eiffel Tower said the latticed-steel Paris monument would "exceptionally close" early over the weekend at 4 ...
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Pedestrians, motorcyclists account for more than 50 per cent of road deaths, says ITA
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Pedestrians, motorcyclists account for more than 50 per cent of road deaths, says ITA
July 11 10:58 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two categories of Jamaica’s most vulnerable road users – pedestrians and motorcyclists - have combined to account for 52 per cent ...
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Caricom commission heading to UK to press reparations case
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Caricom commission heading to UK to press reparations case
July 11 10:38 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Reparations Commission (CRC) will travel to the United Kingdom next week as part of a ren...
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Bartlett: Christmas in July generates more than J$1 billion for local businesses
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Bartlett: Christmas in July generates more than J$1 billion for local businesses
July 11 10:35 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says Christmas in July has evolved into one of the Government's most effective business developm...
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Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continue
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Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continue
July 11 10:31 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran warned that it would no longer be bound by a deal with the United States (US) aimed at ending the Middle East war if Washing...
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Patten, Heliovaara crowned Wimbledon men’s doubles champions
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Patten, Heliovaara crowned Wimbledon men’s doubles champions
July 11 09:41 AM
WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara won the Wimbledon men's doubles title with a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Mar...
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Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continue
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Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continue
July 11, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran warned that it would no longer be bound by a deal with the United States (US) aimed at ending the Middle East war if Washing...
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US bombing to ‘get much worse’ if Iran doesn’t halt attacks: Trump
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US bombing to ‘get much worse’ if Iran doesn’t halt attacks: Trump
July 8, 2026
AIR FORCE ONE, Undefined (AFP) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US bombing of Iran will increase significantly if Tehran continues to at...
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Iranian leaders pay respects to supreme leader as Tehran prepares for funeral
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Iranian leaders pay respects to supreme leader as Tehran prepares for funeral
July 3, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iranian leaders began paying their respects on Friday before the coffin of the country's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed...
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Trump warns Iran ‘will no longer exist’ if US decides to escalate
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Trump warns Iran ‘will no longer exist’ if US decides to escalate
June 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the United States is "f...
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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
June 27, 2026
SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have give...
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Trump casts doubt on US involvement in deadly Iranian school strike
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Trump casts doubt on US involvement in deadly Iranian school strike
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday cast doubt on United States (US) involvement in the missile strike on an Iranian...
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Oil falls below US$75, but Jamaica pump-price effect may lag
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Oil falls below US$75, but Jamaica pump-price effect may lag
June 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Global oil prices fell below US$75 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the Iran war began, easing fears of a major supp...
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US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
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US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
June 22, 2026
BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland (AFP)—The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN n...
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
June 21, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) —Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 1...
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Iran’s treatment at World Cup ‘a dark point’ for football—official
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Iran’s treatment at World Cup ‘a dark point’ for football—official
June 19, 2026
TIJUANA, Mexico(AFP)—Iran's treatment at the World Cup in North America is a "dark point" in the history of the competition, a leading Iranian footbal...
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
June 19, 2026
TIJUANA, Mexico (AFP) — The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to trav...
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US gasoline prices drop below US$4 per gallon on Iran war optimism
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US gasoline prices drop below US$4 per gallon on Iran war optimism
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) consumers saw some relief at the fuel pump on Thursday, as the average price of a gallon of regul...
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Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls ‘fools’
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Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls ‘fools’
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling thos...
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Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade — Pakistan PM
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Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade — Pakistan PM
June 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — The signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war means Tehran will reopen the Strait of H...
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Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
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Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
June 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —United States (US) President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal on Wednesday meant to end the Middle Eas...
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed ‘shortly’, ‘maybe’ Thursday or Friday
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed ‘shortly’, ‘maybe’ Thursday or Friday
June 17, 2026
EVIAN, France (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signe...
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Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’
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Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’
June 17, 2026
EVIAN, France (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abid...
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be ‘completely open’ Friday
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be ‘completely open’ Friday
June 15, 2026
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AFP) — The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East...
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What we know about Iran-US deal to end war
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What we know about Iran-US deal to end war
June 15, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran and the United States (US) have reached an agreement to end nearly four months of war, paving the way for detailed negotiati...
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US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
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US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
June 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States and Iran agreed a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fron...
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Trump insists Iran deal ‘hours’ away, despite Israeli strike on Beirut
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Trump insists Iran deal ‘hours’ away, despite Israeli strike on Beirut
June 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump insisted on Sunday that a deal to end the Middle East war was just "hours" a...
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday
June 13, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on ...
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549 earthquakes felt in Jamaica in 2025, says PIOJ
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — The number of seismic activities recorded by Jamaica’s  Earthquake Unit in 2025 was 549 compared to 633 in 2024. This is acc...
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Buyers of used cars urged to check identification numbers
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Law-enforcement officers are urging prospective buyers of used cars to examine the vehicle identification numbers before completin...
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Pedestrians, motorcyclists account for more than 50 per cent of road deaths, says ITA
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Pedestrians, motorcyclists account for more than 50 per cent of road deaths, says ITA
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two categories of Jamaica’s most vulnerable road users – pedestrians and motorcyclists - have combined to account for 52 per cent ...
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Caricom commission heading to UK to press reparations case
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Caricom commission heading to UK to press reparations case
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