The Trump boomerang effect Alberto Alemanno PARIS: US President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office stand out as one of the most volatile periods in American history – arguably the most turbulent in peacetime. And the consequences...
CAMBRIDGE: The succession of global shocks over the past two decades – including the 2008 global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasions of Ukraine, and rising inflation – has fueled a resurgence of industrial...
NEW HAVEN: The United States and China are caught in an escalating trade war that could gravely damage their economies and even threaten global stability. Since US President Donald Trump’s declaration on April 2 of “reciprocal”...
MADRID: On May 2, the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution determined that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) warrants classification as a far-right, extremist party. In response, US President Donald Trump’s secretary...
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, concluded a memorable five-day visit to Jamaica, during which they engaged with leaders, attended state functions, and connected with citizens.
Governor General Sir Florizel Glasspole, speaking at the Kiwanis International Convention in Ocho Rios, painted a sobering picture of global and local challenges—citing poverty, unemployment, drugs, child abuse, and political divisions. He...
Despite Kingston College’s defeat to Wolmer’s in the Sunlight Cricket Cup final, Clifford Bell emerged as a bright spark, top-scoring for his team with a resilient 45. Bell added 21 runs to his overnight tally before falling to Wayne...
During her five-day tour of Jamaica, Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Norman Manley Law School at the University of the West Indies, paying tribute to the legacy of Jamaica’s National Hero and esteemed lawyer, Norman Washington...
Jamaica’s boxing talent shone brightly at the National Arena as Richard "Shrimpy" Clarke claimed the WBC junior flyweight title in a dominant 12-round performance against Mexican champion Jimmy Fernandez. Clarke’s win not only...
Published:Thursday | May 1, 2025 | 5:57 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts have stressed that stopping these habits and exercising more as early as possible in life could prevent ill health further down the line. A team from Finland tracked more than 300 people born in 1959 for over 30 years and found that those...
Published:Thursday | May 1, 2025 | 5:54 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study of 2,000 adults has revealed that the most common sleep position was on the right side, but experts at Benenden Health advise snoozing the opposite way. Dr. Cheryl Lythgoe, a society matron for the healthcare provider, said that...
Published:Thursday | May 1, 2025 | 5:51 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has found that using foul language helped to improve the grip of people who were trying to twist the tight lid off a jam jar. Participants who bellowed swear words such as "f***" and "s***" had superior handgrip...
Published:Thursday | May 1, 2025 | 5:48 AMBANG Bizarre
A beekeeper said if it is stored in a warm and dark place, it will never spoil because the conditions are similar to that of a beehive. However, if the sweet and viscous substance does crystalise, it is advised that people place the jar in a bowl...
Published:Thursday | May 1, 2025 | 5:44 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts at the University of Science and Technology of China in Anhui found those who have a handful of the dried grapes or other dried fruit with their breakfast were 18 per cent less likely to die from heart disease and had an 11-per-cent-less...
WASHINGTON, DC: International trade and exploration have captivated the human imagination for millennia. From Alexander the Great to Marco Polo, from the Silk Road to the East India Company, history is filled with examples of commerce redrawing the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The successful collaboration between the health ministries of Malaysia and Thailand, industry partners in Egypt and Malaysia, and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) to bring a new hepatitis C antiviral drug –...
BERLIN: US President Donald Trump’s misguided trade war against the rest of the world could mark the beginning of the end for both his political dominance and his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement – but only if Germany...
NEW YORK :This is hardly a golden era of diplomacy. A ceasefire – let alone a lasting peace – between Russia and Ukraine remains a distant possibility, and neither Israel nor Hamas seems to view a long-term truce in Gaza as a priority....
ROME : With the passing of Pope Francis, the world has lost an extraordinary leader. But his legacy will endure – not only in the hearts of those he inspired, but in the concrete efforts he set in motion to build a more just, humane, and...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then it is likely the cartoonist's pen, chock full of underlying meaning and different ways of seeing an issue, may be worth so many more. Take a look at this week past's line-up of cartoons as...
With farm theft in Jamaica now showing clear signs of organised crime, there are renewed calls for the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) to step in. Industry leaders report that thieves are using drones and complex networks to...
Jamaican farmers and exporters are bracing for the effects of a new 10 per cent US tariff on imports, warning that rising costs could drive up food prices and squeeze profits. Stakeholders fear that local farmers may be paid less for their produce...
Fear grips residents living along the Junction main road in St Mary, where treacherous conditions and missing retaining walls have heightened concerns following a recent fatal crash. Longtime residents say they dread travelling along the stretch,...
The fatal police shooting of 28-year-old Shaquille Dawkins, alleged leader of the 100 Lane Gang in St Andrew, has sparked outrage among residents, some claiming that he was killed in front of his young children. Police reported that Dawkins was...
Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has pledged that the investigation into Chinese mechanics employed at WH Car Service will be thorough, with the goal of protecting Jamaica’s labour market. He said the Ministry of Labour and Social Security...
