CWI condoles demise of Grenada Cricket President Norman Gilbert

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:57:51 GMT

St John's [Antigua], April 30 (ANI): Cricket West Indies has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Norman Gilbert, President of the Grenada Cricket Association and a member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board.

In an official statement, Cricket West Indies extended condolences to Gilbert's family, friends, and the wider cricket community in Grenada and across the Caribbean region.

Gilbert was re

3 killed in strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific Ocean, says US military

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:39:18 GMT

Florida [US], April 27 (ANI): The US military has carried out a strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs, killing three people, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said on Monday.

'On April 26, at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel,' a post by the US Southern Command on X read.

SCOTUS weighs future of TPS for Haitians, Syrians

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:03:05 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case likely to affect immigration protections for thousands of Haitians living in Ohio.

The case stems from the Trump administration's move to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. The federal program allows people fleeing violence or disasters in their home country to live and work in the United States for a certain amount of time

Temporary protected status for migrants hangs by a thread after Supreme Court showdown

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - A group of musicians strummed an upbeat melody on a small stage in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday as the justices gathered to decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of migrants in the imposing marble palace at their backs.

Los Jornaleros del Norte, or the Day Laborer Band, joined advocates from the National TPS Alliance to rally in favor of Haitian and Syrian migrants wit

U.S. Senate rejects motion limiting Trump's war powers regarding Cuba

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:15:09 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- In a procedural vote, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected a motion proposed by Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers, which aims to prevent the president from launching military action against Cuba without congressional authorization.

Kenya completes security deployment in Haiti

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:15:27 GMT

NAIROBI, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Kenya has confirmed the conclusion of its security mission in Haiti, with the final contingent of 150 police officers returning home on Tuesday.

Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, said that over the course of the deployment, about 730 Kenyan officers served in the mission, which is now transitioning to the Gang Sup

As Supreme Court eyes temporary protected status, Congress pushes to extend Haiti deportation shield

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:27:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - Congressional Democrats on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to strike down efforts by the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of migrants living in the United States.

The call from lawmakers - just a day before the justices are expected to examine