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Jamaica is counting the cost after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to strike the island in decades, slammed into its northern coast, crippling vital tourism infrastructure and halting international travel.

New7Wonders, the world's official authority for public voting to choose Wonders, today formally started its newest global campaign – ‘7 Wonders of Future Cities’ - on World Cities Day 2025.

A UK government-chartered flight departed Jamaica on Saturday evacuating British nationals from the country in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation has launched an environmental project to restore the Aral seabed ecosystem, one of the world's most affected ecological zones.

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) has appointed marketing, business development and communications specialist Taraneh Azimi as its new Business Development and Marketing Manager.

Hurricane Melissa has torn a path of total devastation across parts of the Caribbean, as dozens have been killed, including at least five people in Jamaica and a further 20 in Haiti, and there has been considerable damage in Cuba.

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama revealed why she chose not to wear braids during her years in the White House and how embracing her natural hair today represents freedom, confidence, and self-expression.

Embodying Dubai's commitment to supporting global efforts towards sustainable cities, Dubai Municipality launched its pioneering project, Circle Dubai, in sustainable waste management.

Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in partnership with POP MART, has unveiled the brand’s first store in the Middle East at Hamad International Airport.

The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) today announced a new partnership with WHOOP, the human performance company.

With estimated wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour, Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of 2025 so far, made landfall in Jamaica, leaving a catastrophic impact on the country, bringing life-threatening storms, flash flooding, and landslides.

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have announced that its portfolio company, Infinity Power — Africa’s largest independent renewable energy provider — has achieved financial close on its 200MW Ras Ghareb Wind Farm in Egypt.

The normal soundtrack that accompanies Jamaican life is silent this morning as many have woken to no electricity.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in south-western Jamaica as the strongest storm to ever hit the Caribbean nation in modern history.

The 25th edition of the Marcel Duchamp Prize was awarded to Xie Lei, chosen from among four short-listed artists representing the vitality, diversity and international reach of the French scene.