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July 13, 2026

13 July 2026

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US extradition of Guyana's opposition leader can resume

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Guyana appoints experts with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard

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Guyana launches criminal probe after ferry capsizes

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Guyanese soldier wounded in border gunfight with armed men in Venezuela

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

US turns to Guyana's bauxite in latest push for Latin America's resources

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Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana

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Guyana and Venezuela return to UN court to settle historic border dispute

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

A pin worn by Venezuela's Rodríguez on state visits riles Guyana

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

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Exxon Mobil reports strong quarterly profit on solid production

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

Guyanese businessman facing US extradition elected opposition leader

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Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming he was a US citizen

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Police make 200 arrests in Amazon region gold mining sweep

Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand

US indictment won't block billionaire politician from Guyana's parliament

2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first deaths since June truce

Guyana's president to be sworn in for a second term

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

Guyana's president poised to have a second term

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

Guyana holds general election as candidates vie for control

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Guyana cracks down on gold smuggled from Venezuela

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in victory for Democrats' progressive wing

China's government bristles at growing ties between the US and oil-rich Guyana

Japan's Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss

Rubio visits Guyana as part of his Caribbean tour to promote energy independence and curb migration

Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up contempt vote

Guyana's president denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore oil field operated by ExxonMobil

Tibetans hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law