Guatemala has sent 75 more soldiers to Haiti on Saturday to assist in combating gangs that have been on a rise in the country. This is the second contingent of security forces from Guatemala.
75 Guatemalan military troops have arrived in Haiti to reinforce the ongoing multinational security support mission in the country. This is the last group of security forces from Guatemala following an earlier dispatch of 75 officers, bringing the total to 150 - as promised by the Guatemalan government.
This operation to fight off the rising gangs in Haiti is led by Kenya, whose mission commander-in-chief expressed gratitude for the additional support.
The presence of gangs in the country has worsened as more territories fall under their control. With an escalation of violence, thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes.
Last month, a group of armed men opened fire at a government press conference leaving two reporters and a police officer dead.
The government of Haiti has issued a state of emergency as it battles the gangs that have taken control of much of the capital Port-au-Prince.
Some 10 countries have together pledged over 3,000 troops for Haiti, but few have so far deployed.
A shooting at Haiti’s General Hospital on Christmas Day killed two and injured several others, amid rising gang violence in Port-au-Prince.
The United States has condemned the massacre of nearly 200 people in Haiti by criminal gangs, calling the act horrific and urging international support to address the escalating violence.
The Haitian Prime Minister starts a trip to the United Arab Emirates and Kenya. He seeks security assistance for the country after a massive gang attack last Thursday.
At least five people were killed in a suicide bomb blast in Kunduz province, northeastern Afghanistan, on Tuesday, according to local police.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories and compensate for the damage caused.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 11th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A woman in the U.S. has accused internet personalities Tristan and Andrew Tate of conspiring to coerce her into sex work, luring her to Romania and defaming her after her testimony to Romanian authorities, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.
Marriages in China dropped by 20% in 2024, marking the largest decline on record, despite efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have children.
The Sarandí stream in Buenos Aires, Argentina, turned bright red on Thursday for unknown reasons, raising concerns among authorities and residents. The waterway, which flows into the Río de la Plata, is under investigation to determine the cause.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has released the preliminary report on the investigation on Azerbaijan Airlines's flight J2-8243's tragic crash. Read excerpts from the report and watch AnewZ's complete coverage.
Uzbekistan’s flag carrier has announced airline’s plan to purchase a dozen of aircrafts from Boeing and Airbus, marking a significant milestone in upgrading and expanding its fleet.
Azerbaijan has halted activities of “Russian House” in Baku according to local media reports on Thursday, following accusations of espionage. This is being described as an escalation of tensions between the two countries.
A major fire erupted near Istanbul’s historic Spice Bazaar in the Eminonu district on Thursday, quickly spreading to nearby buildings. Emergency teams, including firefighters and medical personnel, were dispatched to control the blaze and ensure public safety.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to provide stunning insights into the universe.
The risk of an asteroid impact on Earth has doubled within a week, though there are currently no plans to build a deflection spacecraft for the 90-metre-wide space rock.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 11th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A woman in the U.S. has accused internet personalities Tristan and Andrew Tate of conspiring to coerce her into sex work, luring her to Romania and defaming her after her testimony to Romanian authorities, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.
Marriages in China dropped by 20% in 2024, marking the largest decline on record, despite efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have children.
At least five people were killed in a suicide bomb blast in Kunduz province, northeastern Afghanistan, on Tuesday, according to local police.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories and compensate for the damage caused.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 11th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A woman in the U.S. has accused internet personalities Tristan and Andrew Tate of conspiring to coerce her into sex work, luring her to Romania and defaming her after her testimony to Romanian authorities, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.
Marriages in China dropped by 20% in 2024, marking the largest decline on record, despite efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and have children.
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