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Exploring Bahrain’s Coffee Culture

Exploring Bahrain’s Coffee Culture

Ahh…coffee! That quintessential hot brew that most of us can’t live without. From morning pick-me ups and catching up with friends to business meetings and easy date options, coffee has a way of bringing people together. Bahrain has always...

Owner:  Nans Group W.L.L.
TSE President: “Rodrigo Chaves threatens the peace and tranquility of the country,”

TSE President: “Rodrigo Chaves threatens the peace and tranquility of the country,”

Q COSTARICA — In an unprecedented message in Costa Rican political history, Eugenia Zamora, president of the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE)—Supreme Electoral Tribunal— accused President Rodrigo Chaves of threatening the peace and tranquility...

Owner:  Enrico Cacciatore
The 11 best places to visit in El Salvador

The 11 best places to visit in El Salvador

El Salvador is the wildcard of Central America. Often, travelers remember old news headlines about gang violence and civil war and dismiss the country out of hand, missing out on the cultural and natural riches that this small nation has to offer....

Owner:  Ric Elias
How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

The Premier League champions face off against LaLiga leaders Real Madrid in a mouthwatering clash on Merseyside. Liverpool will hope their 2–0 league victory over Aston Villa, which ended a woeful four-game domestic losing streak, was not a...

Owner:  Future PLC
"Suriname has fertile land and water, but limited access to capital for agribusiness start-ups"

"Suriname has fertile land and water, but limited access to capital for agribusiness start-ups"

For good pineapples, Surinamese growers are becoming less dependent on supplies from Costa Rica or Brazil. Pineapple cultivation is expanding in the South American country. Amea is one of the companies that, with conviction and dedication, grows...

Owner:  Pieter Boekhout
Costa Rica Welcomes Ed Sheeran Back for Loop Tour Show

Costa Rica Welcomes Ed Sheeran Back for Loop Tour Show

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will wrap up the Latin American leg of his Loop Tour with a performance in Costa Rica on May 30, 2026. The show takes place at the Estadio Nacional in San Jose, marking his return to the country after a decade....

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Costa Rica Extradition Reform: What It Signals for AML, FATCA, and CRS Compliance

Costa Rica Extradition Reform: What It Signals for AML, FATCA, and CRS Compliance

Extradition Reform and Its Global Compliance Impact In May 2025, Costa Rica amended Article 32 of its constitution to allow the extradition of Costa Rican nationals in cases of international drug trafficking and terrorism. For decades, nationals...

Owner:  Aviva Cuyler
Austria and Costa Rica teams arrive ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025
'The Golden Bachelor' alum Theresa Nist responds to Gerry Turner's intimacy claims

'The Golden Bachelor' alum Theresa Nist responds to Gerry Turner's intimacy claims

The Golden Bachelor alum Theresa Nist has responded to Gerry Turner's claims she made him sleep on the couch at her house while they were married and their relationship completely lacked intimacy. "I'm not sure if Gerry has a faulty memory or if...

Owner:  Derek Santos
A New Costa Rican Cancer Initiative Draws International Interest

A New Costa Rican Cancer Initiative Draws International Interest

During a practical session at Cicica-UCR, professionals from different countries in the region were trained in a technique that revolutionizes the way we understand cancer: cell-by-cell analysis. This cutting-edge tool opens up new possibilities...

Owner:  Daniel Yepez
WEA GA elects new International Council, veteran evangelical leader Godfrey Yogarajah as chair

WEA GA elects new International Council, veteran evangelical leader Godfrey Yogarajah as chair

Godfrey Yogarajah, newly elected chair of the World Evangelical Alliance International Council, delivers remarks during a press conference at the General Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. | Hudson Tsuei/Christian Daily International...

Owner:  Christopher Chou
Ex-NBA exec accused of stealing millions from his team to fund luxury lifestyle, vacations and jewelry
TNA Wrestling signs Claro Sports deal for Mexico, LatAm

TNA Wrestling signs Claro Sports deal for Mexico, LatAm

Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the multi-platform media company, has announced a new multi-year, multi-hundred-hour output licence agreement with Claro Sports to deliver TNA Wrestling content to viewers throughout Mexico and Latin America. The...

Owner:  Nick Snow
Costa Rica’s ‘top cop’ under criminal investigation

Costa Rica’s ‘top cop’ under criminal investigation

Q COSTARICA — The Ministerio Publico (Public Prosecutor’s Office) confirmed that it is processing a criminal case against the director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) —Judicial Investigation Agency—, Randall Zúñiga, following a...

Owner:  Enrico Cacciatore
Afghan man detained by immigration agents despite following legal asylum procedures

Afghan man detained by immigration agents despite following legal asylum procedures

William Brangham: The Trump administration's immigration agenda has included efforts to cut back on both illegal and legal pathways into the country. Yesterday, the president set the lowest ever cap on refugee entries, 7,500 per year. And at the...

Owner:  American Government
Argentina, Austria and Costa Rica teams arrive for FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar
Austria and Costa Rica U-17 teams arrive in Doha ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 
Orange Walk’s Abdel Mai earns Master’s Degree in Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture from Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Man Dies After Health Decline in U.S. Immigration Custody

Costa Rican Man Dies After Health Decline in U.S. Immigration Custody

Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man from Pérez Zeledón, died after nearly two months in a Costa Rican hospital. His family confirmed the death, which followed a sharp health collapse while he remained in U.S. Immigration and Customs...

Owner:  Rob Hodel
Philippine, UAE Have Applied for CPTPP Membership, Report Claims

Philippine, UAE Have Applied for CPTPP Membership, Report Claims

The Philippines has reportedly applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade pact along with the United Arab Emirates, as a hedge against growing international trade uncertainties. Citing...

Owner:  James Pach

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