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Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as Category 3 storm
PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico — Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. What You Need To Know Hurricane Erick has made landfall in the western part of...

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in western Mexico as a Category 3 storm
Updated June 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM CDT PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico — Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The hurricane's center was located about 20...

Major Cat. 3 Hurricane Erick makes landfall on Pacific coast of Mexico
The storm weakened slightly, but is expected to have a major impact all along the coastline around Acapulco. MIAMI — Powerful Hurricane Erick has made landfall in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca. That is according to the National Hurricane Center...

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as category 3 storm
Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The hurricane’s centre was located about 20 miles (30 kilometres) east of Punta Maldonado. Its maximum...

Floods expected after Hurricane Erick makes landfall in western Mexico
This frame grab from AFPTV video footage shows the popular tourist town of Puerto Escondido as Hurricane Erick approaches Mexico's Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm in Oaxaca state, Mexico on June 18, 2025. Photo by Carlo ECHEGOYEN /...

DP World Egypt receives LNG vessel, iron ore shipment
DP World Egypt announced that it received a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU), the country’s largest iron ore shipment and the Aroya cruise ship this month at its Ain Sokhna Port, showcasing its ability to manage diverse vessel types...

Tourists, fishermen hunker as Hurricane Erick pounds Mexican coast
Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a powerful category three storm Thursday, prompting tourists and locals to seek shelter amid warnings of widespread flooding and landslides. In the southern state of Oaxaca, residents along...

Former Ireland rugby star makes big claim about why the Lions v Argentina is happening in Dublin
Alan Quinlan claims that the Lions' historic first game on Irish soil is mostly about making money. And the former Munster great believes that current Ireland star Mack Hansen, who is named on the bench against Argentina, was 50-50 to make the cut...

The Mesonia House Conquers Design's Fear of Color in the Heart of Mexico
Summary Mestiz has unveiled Mesonia, a colorful one-bedroom guesthouse located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The completely hand-crafted suite was designed by the Mestiz team with the help of skilled Mexican artisans, integrating the country’s...

Agents discover massive narcotics tunnel with hidden entrance linking US and Mexico
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently discovered and disabled a nearly 3,000-foot-long narcotics smuggling tunnel sitting beneath the US-Mexico border. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) SAN DIEGO - U.S. Border Patrol agents recently discovered and...

Man sentenced to 10 years for role in drug-trafficking operation out of Mexico
A federal judge sentenced a 24-year-old man to 10 years in prison for his role in a Mexican drug-trafficking operation, the U.S. Eastern District of Washington Attorney’s Office said in a news release this week. Jose Efrain Gonzalez-Rodriguez was...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on automobile loading terminals of the Indian Railways, FASTag and more (Week 115)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Economy to check your...
Category 4 Hurricane Erick hits Mexico as 'life-threatening' storm to bring mudslides
HURRICANE ERICK HAS made landfall in western Mexico as the category 4 storm is expected to cause mudslides and death. It comes as the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded its severity to a category 4 storm. In the US, the Saffir-Simpson...
Global tax reform and Caribbean competitiveness
By Alicia Nicholls Besides tourism, financial services are among the main services exported by Caribbean countries, particularly those jurisdictions which are classified as international financial centres (IFCs). On April...

Detainment of 19-year-old college student after traffic stop raises potential Colorado law violations
A Mesa County deputy's actions during a traffic stop led to a possible violation of Colorado's state laws as ICE detained a student. DENVER, Colorado — A Mesa County sheriff's deputy may have violated Colorado state laws designed to prevent local...

Erick makes landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, the strongest to hit Mexico so early in the year
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico’s Oaxaca state as a dangerous Category 3 storm Thursday morning, unleashing powerful winds at the coast while spreading heavy rain over the region. The hurricane made...

Irish tourists 'worried' in Mexico over Hurricane Erick as travellers rushing to book flights home
Irish travellers heading to Mexico are being cautioned as Hurricane Erick has left many tourists rushing home, reports the Irish Mirror. Weather warnings are now in effect for some of the country's most popular tourist hotspots. The US National...
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The three Royal Caribbean mega cruise ships set for an upgrade in 2026
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Paris-Le Bourget (12): Lithuania selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its military transport aircraft
The National Defence Ministry of Lithuania has announced in a statement that Embraer’s C-390 Millennium has been selected as the country's next-generation military transport aircraft. This strategic decision, paving the way for the acquisition of...

Hurricane Erick slams into Mexico’s coast as Category 3 storm
Hurricane Erick has made landfall in Mexico’s western state of Oaxaca, bringing with it the risk of “life-threatening flooding and mudslides”, the United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The powerful storm reached the coast of Mexico...