Caribbean
Cuba appears to hold speedboat suspects in provincial hospital
Four others aboard were killed on Wednesday when Cuban forces returned fire on the Florida-registered speedboat off the northern coast of Cuba, Cuba's Interior Ministry said.
US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three men
Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue
US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs
Three killed in US strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Carribean, Hegseth says
US military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel operated by a drug trafficking organization, says US Defense Secretary Hegseth. Russia condemns "excessive military force."
Storm Gabrielle gains hurricane strength, approaching Bermuda, NHC says
"The center of Gabrielle is expected to pass east of Bermuda on Monday evening," NHC added in its latest advisory.
Israelis start the new year on deck: Rise in demand for cruises
Not just Greece and Cyprus: MSC reports rising demand for Israeli cruise vacations ahead of the holidays, with top destinations in the Caribbean, Norwegian fjords, and Europe.
US deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug cartel fight, sources say
Seven US warships and one nuclear-powered fast attack submarine are either in the region or expected to be there soon, carrying more than 4,500 sailors and Marines.
New fossils suggest land bridges brought apex crocodiles to the Caribbean
Fossils date to 5 to 7 million years ago, extending sebecids' existence by 5 million years.
Royal Caribbean to launch luxury river cruises in Europe
"Celebrity River Cruises will bring our Edge Series' sophistication to iconic rivers, starting in Europe," said President Laura Hodges Bethge.
Jamaica follows Barbados in recognizing Palestine as a state
The country's foreign minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, said that Jamaica "continues to advocate for a two-state solution as the only viable option to resolve the longstanding conflict."
What's Jewish at the Edinburgh Fringe and Barbados' Sandy Synagogue
The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 77
US Embassy in Haiti issues alert amid heavy gunfire and traffic disruptions
Kenya announced plans in July last year to lead the mission to Haiti, where gangs control most of the capital and nearly 5,000 people were killed in the violence last year.
Haitians shelter in sports center as fresh attacks displace nearly 9,000
Under-resourced police have struggled to fight off the armed groups which now control large parts of the capital.
