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At the World Expo in Osaka in 1970, thousands packed the USA Pavilion each day to glimpse a moon rock from NASA’s Apollo missions.

Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) President Bevan Springer has applauded the nomination of CMEx Director Lelei TuiSamoa LeLaulu for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to sustainable development, tourism and global peace.

In 2023, Amat Al-Salam Abdullah Abdo Al-Hajj reported the devastating impact of the Houthis’ abducting and forcibly disappearing more than 9,000 people in Yemen. Hajj underscored the pain of mothers who had lost their sons to these crimes.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has officially launched its Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, now open for bidding until 4:00 PM on May 15.

Claudienne Hibbert-Smith is making history as a former teenage mom who is now one of the most successful real estate professionals in South Florida and in the country.

In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Blue Lagoon Island’s Dolphin Encounters - Project BEACH partnered with ALIV and the Rotary Club of Nassau for a successful beach clean-up initiative this past weekend.

Opened on May 1, Patina Osaka sets a new benchmark for hospitality in Japan, combining transformative luxury with comprehensive wellness and health technology offerings – marking a first in the country's hospitality scene.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 Pritzker Prize ceremony, marking a historic first for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East.

Following calls by 18⁰ North, questioning the transparency of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) based on the Jamaican government’s refusal to share documents as allowed under the Access to Information Act (ATI Act), the state’s National Water Commission (NWC) reversed its decision.

The queenmother of Ejisu-Abenase in the Ashanti Region, Nana Akosua Serwaa Seoyo I, has called for the development of a comprehensive policy across the African continent to facilitate the smooth return and integration of the African diaspora.

India and South Africa have held talks on a preferential trade agreement (PTA) or a limited trade deal via the five-member South African Customs Union (SACU) to expand trade ties, the commerce department said.

In the heart of Africa, where Catholicism has spread for generations, one man came remarkably close to shattering one of the oldest barriers in global religious history: becoming the world’s first Black pope.

Eighty years ago, Ardelia Hall found herself, through luck and hard work, the fine arts and monuments adviser at the U.S. Department of State.

For more than 20 years, Angelique Songco — known in the Philippines as “Mama Ranger” — has worked to protect one of the world’s most important ocean areas: the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, home to more than 1,000 species of coral and fish.

Emaar, the master developer behind Dubai's most iconic landmarks, has invested over US$ 1 billion in shaping and enhancing the city's global identity.

Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are mourning a man who they felt spoke for Africa.