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Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has secured a second term after winning the recent election, buoyed by the country's booming oil industry. The election results come amid ongoing tensions with Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region, which holds significant oil reserves. Ali's government aims to translate oil wealth into broader social benefits, despite regional disputes and international pressures.
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Hurricane Melissa, a slow-moving storm, is forecast to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Authorities have issued warnings, and preparations are underway as the storm approaches the region.
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Tropical Storm Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, driven by unusually warm Atlantic waters linked to climate change. It is forecast to hit Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas, causing severe flooding and damage. Authorities have issued warnings and activated shelters across affected regions.
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Hurricane Melissa is expected to reach Jamaica as a major storm early next week, with warnings issued across the Caribbean. It has caused fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and authorities are preparing for heavy rains, flooding, and infrastructure damage. The storm is forecast to impact Cuba and the Bahamas later this week.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is approaching Jamaica and Cuba, with expected landfalls and heavy rainfall causing flooding, landslides, and evacuations. The storm has already caused fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Authorities warn of severe impacts and delayed recovery efforts.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds of 185 mph, struck the Caribbean on Tuesday, causing at least 28 deaths and widespread damage. Relief efforts are underway in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with organizations providing emergency aid, water, and shelter amid ongoing recovery challenges.
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Hurricane Melissa intensified rapidly to Category 5, with winds over 157 mph, threatening Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Climate change-driven warm oceans fueled this rapid intensification, which has already caused fatalities and severe flooding in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to make landfall soon.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds of 175 mph, hit Jamaica on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, evacuations, and power outages. The storm is expected to impact Cuba and the Bahamas, with regional aid efforts underway amid reduced US assistance.
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As of late October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds up to 185 mph, struck Jamaica causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and flooding. The Jamaican government declared a disaster area, evacuating thousands. The hurricane then moved to Cuba, prompting mass evacuations and warnings of extensive damage. The storm also affected Haiti and the Bahamas, with climate change cited as a factor in its rapid intensification.
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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is impacting Jamaica with winds of 175 mph, heavy rain, and storm surges. Evacuations are underway across Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The storm is the strongest to hit Jamaica in recorded history, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Authorities warn of catastrophic flooding and landslides.
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Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm, reaching wind speeds over 252 km/h (157 mph). It rapidly strengthened despite environmental challenges, tying landfall records and prompting evacuations in Cuba and Jamaica. The storm is forecast to pass over Cuba and the Greater Antilles, with severe flooding expected.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica on October 28, causing widespread destruction, at least 32 deaths, and economic losses estimated at up to $7 billion. The storm also impacted Haiti and Cuba, with ongoing relief efforts and concerns about future resilience.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, causing at least 25 deaths, widespread destruction, and power outages. Relief efforts are underway, with US aid arriving. The storm highlights regional vulnerabilities to extreme weather events.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, causing widespread destruction, fatalities, and displacement. Relief efforts are underway, but the damage is extensive, with thousands homeless and critical infrastructure damaged as the storm weakens while moving through the region. Today's date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:45:12 +0000.
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Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica, caused widespread devastation with winds up to 185 mph on October 28. Scientists confirm climate change intensified the storm’s wind speeds by 7% and rainfall by 16%, making such events more frequent and severe. The hurricane caused at least 61 deaths and damages estimated at one-third of Jamaica’s GDP, highlighting urgent climate adaptation and finance needs.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, struck Jamaica last week, causing at least 19 deaths and widespread destruction. Relief efforts are ongoing, with US and local agencies delivering aid. Damage assessments are underway as the country prepares for recovery and rebuilding.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused extensive damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with at least 57 deaths reported. Over 2,400 people remain in shelters, and rescue efforts are ongoing amid widespread infrastructure destruction and access challenges. Relief operations are expected to continue for months.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica on October 28, causing extensive damage, displacing 30,000 households, and resulting in at least 32 deaths. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with international aid and infrastructure rebuilding underway amid economic losses estimated at up to $7 billion.
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The G20 summit in South Africa concluded with tensions over the presidency handover, as the U.S. boycotted the event citing alleged anti-white policies. Despite this, the summit highlighted issues like global inequality, debt relief, climate resilience, and regional trade, emphasizing South Africa's focus on inclusive development for the Global South.