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Osaka Foundation Launches the Love All: A Benefit for Haiti in New York City
Love All NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Naomi Osaka, Former Number 1 Ranked Tennis Player in the World and Four-Time Grand Slam Winner, Will Attend Along with Wyclef Jean and DJ Michaël Brun Event to...

Haitian Gang Leader ‘Barbecue’ Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions
An indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, 48, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Bazile Richardson, also known as Fredo, Fred Lion, Leo Danger, and Lepe Blode, 48, a naturalized U.S....

UN Highlights Intensifying Violence in Haiti
(MENAFN) The United Nations has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating conditions in Haiti, describing the situation as "enormously acute." On Tuesday, UN officials emphasized that escalating gang violence, coupled with a severe lack of...

CBP officers at the Port of Champlain arrest Haitian citizen wanted for aggravated assault-strangulation
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Champlain border crossing, arrested a citizen of Haiti who was encountered with an active felony arrest warrant from Virginia. On July 31, CBP officers encountered...

U.S. Senators Urge Clarity on Haiti Policy
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Edward Markey on Sunday pressed the Trump administration for explanations regarding what he called "contradictory" policies on foreign affairs and immigration related to Haiti. In a post on X, Markey stated, "@SenatorWarnock...

U.S. Senators Call for Explanation on Trump’s Troubling Haiti Policies
(MENAFN) US Senator Edward Markey called on the Trump administration Sunday to explain its “contradictory” stance on foreign and immigration policies regarding Haiti. On X, Markey stated, “@SenatorWarnock and I are demanding answers by August 15....

President Lai meets delegation led by Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste of Republic of Haiti
TAIWAN, July 8 - The building was not just a key landmark in that era; its architectural integrity allowed the main structure to survive the Taipei Air Raid of May 1945, despite serious damage to its front left side. After repairs, the building...

UN Security Council Prolongs Mandates of Missions in Haiti, Yemen
(MENAFN) On Monday, the UN Security Council unanimously approved two critical resolutions to prolong the mandates of its missions in Haiti and Yemen, reinforcing ongoing international efforts in these volatile regions. Resolution 2785 renews the...

Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Effort Urging Courts to Preserve Humanitarian Parole for Over Half a Million Legal Immigrants
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 17 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Doe v. Noem, urging the court to...

Governor Hochul Appears on Dan Mannarino Show
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino.” AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Dan Mannarino,...

From Crisis to Cinematic Courage: Haiti International Film Festival Marks 10 Years of Liberation Through Storytelling
Hosted by Actor Béchir Sylvain, "Liberty: The Art of Liberation in Haitian Cinema", HIFF’s theme, opens on August 16 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Haiti stands at a...

Governor Hochul is a Guest on “The Briefing With Jen Psaki”
Last night, Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC’s “The Briefing with Jen Psaki.” AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) Governor Hochul:...

Governor Hochul Condemns Arrest of Brad Lander
Earlier today, Governor Hochul spoke at a press conference following the release of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander following his arrest earlier this afternoon. The Governor also highlighted the state’s investment of $50 million dollars to...

UN reports gangs have Haiti’s capital close to collision
(MENAFN) Heavily armed gangs have taken control of most of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, pushing the city to the edge of collapse, a top UN official warned. Ghada Fathi Waly, executive director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, informed the...

Law enforcement murders criminal group members in Haiti
(MENAFN) More than 100 suspected gang members were reportedly killed during a two-day police operation in Haiti that employed drones to target gang-dominated areas in the capital, Port-au-Prince, according to local media sources on Wednesday. The...

Haitian Police Eliminate Gang Members
(MENAFN) In a major offensive lasting 48 hours, law enforcement in Haiti eliminated over 100 gang affiliates using unmanned aerial systems, as reported by local news outlets on Wednesday. The aerial assaults concentrated on gang-dominated zones...

Haitian Police Kill Over One Hundred Gang Members in Two Days
(MENAFN) Over a span of just two days, Haitian police killed more than 100 suspected gang members in a coordinated operation involving drones, according to local media reports released Wednesday. The drone-led assaults struck gang-held zones...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

U.S. Lawmakers Unveil New Bill to Address Haiti's Crisis
(MENAFN) A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers unveiled new legislation on Wednesday aimed at addressing the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Greg Murphy introduced the Strategy to Address Key...

U.S. Lawmakers Push for Response to Haiti Crisis
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, two American legislators presented a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling the worsening humanitarian and security issues in Haiti. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Greg Murphy unveiled the Strategy to Address Key Priorities...