Meta platforms experience technical issues affecting users worldwide
World December 11, 2024 | 4:51 pm
Meta platforms—Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp—faced widespread technical problems impacting access through both web and mobile versions. The company acknowledged the issue via X (formerly Twitt[...]Dominican Republic advocates for climate justice at UN International Court
World December 11, 2024 | 10:40 am
San Francisco, California.- The Dominican Republic presented its position on climate change obligations before the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ), emphasizing the existential[...]Haitian gang attack on minibus leaves five dead
World December 11, 2024 | 9:41 am
Haiti.- At least five people, including a pregnant woman, were killed, and eight others injured when gang members attacked a minibus traveling between Port-au-Prince and Saint-Marc in[...]Dominican Republic identified as key in Spanish government corruption scandal
Local December 11, 2024 | 7:48 am
Santo Domingo.- An investigation by The Objective has revealed the Dominican Republic as a crucial hub in a corruption scheme led by Spanish businessman Víctor de Aldama. Th[...]Viettel and Dominican Republic advance towards technological transformation
World December 10, 2024 | 4:14 pm
Vietnam.- During an official visit to Vietnam, a Dominican delegation led by Minister Miguel Mejía met with Dao Xuan Vu, Vice President of Viettel Telecommunications Group, to evalua[...]Dominican company SOS Biotech shines at COP 16
World December 10, 2024 | 1:19 pm
Saudi Arabia.- Dominican company SOS Biotech gained international recognition at COP 16 in Saudi Arabia for its innovative contributions to sustainability. Under the theme "Our La[...]Brazil condemns massacre in Haiti and calls for international support
World December 10, 2024 | 11:13 am
Brazil.- The Brazilian government expressed "grave dismay" over the massacre that claimed the lives of over 180 people in Haiti last weekend. In a statement, Brazil’s foreign minist[...]Honduras denies involvement in seized cocaine shipment
World December 10, 2024 | 10:53 am
Honduras.- Honduran authorities have confirmed that containers with a cocaine shipment seized in the Dominican Republic last Friday did not pass through or dock at Honduran ports. The[...]Dominican delegation attends Regional Disability Summit in Brazil
World December 10, 2024 | 10:09 am
Rio de Janeiro.- A delegation from the National Council for Disability, led by President Benny Metz, is participating in the Regional Summit of Latin America and the Caribbean on Disa[...]SCJ President meets with U.S. Chief Justice to discuss judicial collaboration
World December 10, 2024 | 9:31 am
United States.- Chief Justice Luis Henry Molina of the Dominican Supreme Court (SCJ) met with U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., to exchange ideas on the Rule of Law, judicial i[...]UN condemns armed violence and massacre of over 180 in Haiti
World December 10, 2024 | 8:31 am
New York.- UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the brutal massacre of at least 184 people, including 127 elderly individuals, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, from December 6 to[...]Around 120 elderly people killed by gang in Haiti
World December 9, 2024 | 11:55 am
Port-au-Prince.- More than 120 people, primarily over the age of 60, were brutally killed by the Viv Ansamm gang in Warf Jeremie, a coastal area in Port-au-Prince controlled by gang l[...]Julio Peña represents the Dominican Republic at Mr. World 2024
People December 9, 2024 | 11:40 am
Hanoi, Vietnam.- Julio Peña, representing the Dominican Republic at Mr. World 2024 in Vietnam, achieved remarkable success, earning recognition for having the best social project in [...]Emir of Qatar expresses interest in investing in the Dominican Republic
World December 9, 2024 | 10:40 am
Qatar.- During a bilateral meeting in Qatar, Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his country’s interest in investing in the Dominican Republic, highlighting its status as Latin [...]Abinader highlights the transformative role of global cooperation in the Dominican Republic
World December 9, 2024 | 9:06 am
Qatar.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic emphasized the critical role of international cooperation in the nation's evolution from a recipient to a dual contributor [...]Kenyan officers resign from Haiti Mission amid poor conditions
World December 9, 2024 | 8:25 am
Haiti.- At least 20 of the nearly 400 Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) have submitted resignation letters in t[...]Tigres del Licey crowned champions of Caribbean Titans Series
Sports December 9, 2024 | 8:09 am
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The Tigres del Licey clinched the title in the second edition of the Caribbean Titans Series by defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas 4-3 in the decisive third game[...]Dominican Republic promotes culture with Experiential Dome in Times Square
Tourism December 9, 2024 | 8:05 am
New York.- The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic unveiled its Experiential Dome in Duffy Square, Times Square, New York, on Sunday, offering an immersive celebration of Do[...]Santo Domingo places 167th in Mercer’s 2024 Global Quality of Life Ranking
World December 6, 2024 | 4:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- Mercer, a global leader in workforce and investment solutions, released its 2024 Quality of Life Cities ranking, evaluating 241 cities for living conditions suited to [...]President Luis Abinader arrives in Qatar for Doha World Forum
World December 6, 2024 | 11:06 am
Doha.- President Luis Abinader arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Friday to participate in the Doha World Forum, which starts on Saturday, December 7. The forum, running until December 8, wil[...]Dominican aeronautical authorities reinforce commitment on ICAO Chicago Convention’s 80th Anniversary
World December 6, 2024 | 8:45 am
Chicago, United States.- Héctor Porcella, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), marked the 80th anniversary of the Convention on International Civil Aviation by emphasizing th[...]Dominicans abroad honored in “Tell Me Your Story” writing contest
World December 5, 2024 | 2:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Institute of Dominicans Abroad (INDEX), in partnership with Vimenca and Western Union, awarded winners of the second “Tell Me Your Story” contest, rec[...]Haitian Prime Minister unveils plan for peaceful transition
World December 5, 2024 | 12:18 pm
Haiti.- Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils Aimé has announced a comprehensive action plan aimed at ensuring a peaceful and structured transition in the country, aligning with th[...]
