Co-operative Republic of Guyana — a Caribbean South American nation
Rwandan and Congolese officials remain locked in a dispute over commitments under a Washington-brokered peace deal, with UN experts noting M23 remains active and minerals continue to flow from conflict zones. Western governments have stepped up sanctions, and the ICJ case against Rwanda has widened the international response.
A ferry disaster off Guyana’s coast has prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation. The MV Barima capsized near Iron Punt while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. Authorities say 67 people have survived; many remain missing. The government is leading the response, with life jackets and lifeboats in use and investigations into possible wrongdoing underway.
The MV Barima capsized near Guyana, killing dozens and leaving many more missing. Officials have expanded the search as rescuers race to locate survivors amid incomplete passenger manifests and alleged crew misconduct.
A passenger ferry off Guyana’s Essequibo coast has capsized after taking on water. Officials say 76 of about 179 aboard have survived, while 53 bodies have been recovered and divers continue search for dozens more. Survivors describe a chaotic sinking and overloaded vessel.
Candidates for the UN secretary-general post have presented reform-minded visions amid a funding and credibility crisis. Straw polls begin late July with a January 2027 appointment target; Latin America is pushing for a regional rotation.
A ferry carrying up to 179 people has capsized off Guyana’s Essequibo coast. At least 76 are rescued and authorities fear about 100 may have died, making it the region’s worst maritime tragedy. Divers are salvageing the vessel as a criminal investigation unfolds and survivors describe a chaotic sinking.
The MV Barima capsized while en route to Port Kaituma, with authorities believing 179 aboard. Rescues continue as an international commission investigates possible negligence; survivors describe overcrowding and leakage. A pre-existing plan to replace the vessel has been noted.
The UN Security Council’s informal straw polls have begun to shape the field for secretary-general. Rebeca Grynspan leads on encouragement votes, with other candidates including Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Rafael Grossi, Macky Sall, Michelle Bachelet, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, and Olara Otunnu. The process remains flexible, with multiple rounds possible and no consensus yet.
The twin earthquakes have devastated La Guaira, leaving thousands homeless and destroying hundreds of buildings. The interim government has expanded access to international aid while authorities struggle to chart the full scope of the disaster and ongoing recovery.
The UN Security Council has conducted a straw poll for the next secretary-general, with Rodrigues-Birkett leading the field, followed by Grynspan and Grossi. Several other contenders remain, and a formal vote in the General Assembly will determine the outcome. The process involves nine votes in the Council and potential vetoes by the five permanent members.
Charles’s autumn itinerary has been outlined, starting with a state visit to the Bahamas on Oct. 27, followed by Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda for a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, concluding Nov. 4. The trip highlights the Commonwealth’s ties and the King’s role as head of state in 14 countries outside the UK.
A Cuban man in the United States under Cuban Adjustment Act processing must choose to return to Cuba or risk deportation after a courtroom moment, ending five years of U.S. life amid economic hardship and family separation. New details show the broader uncertainty for Cubans with I-220A forms as courts revisit eligibility.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in December on the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries with little notice. Lower courts have found migrants must have a meaningful chance to raise safety concerns before removal. The court’s order temporarily halts the lower-court rulings while it considers the government’s appeal.
The high court has heard arguments on whether migrants must have a meaningful chance to object before being deported to third countries. The government has argued this would slow removals, while critics say due process protections are essential. Several flights have already been affected as the legal fight continues.