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Hurricane Melissa leaves a recovery challenge for the Caribbean after more than 30 dead
The storm was making its way to the Bahamas and Bermuda Thursday morning after killing at least seven in Jamaica and 27 more across the Caribbean this week.
Police raid in Brazil leaves more than 100 people dead
Police raids in Brazil have killed more than 100 people, including four officers, making it the deadliest police operation in the nation’s recent history. Rio de Janeiro Gov. Cláudio Castro says they seized weapons, drugs, and arrested roughly 80 alleged gang members. NBC News’ Ellison Barber has more on the deadly operation.
Inside factory producing fentanyl in China
A factory producing fentanyl for hospitals in China denies that its drug ends up in the U.S. The U.S. accuses China of producing the precursor chemicals for fentanyl that is smuggled across the southern border. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports.
Trump lowers fentanyl tariffs on China, while Xi delays rare earth export controls
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet in Busan, South Korea, to discuss tariffs, fentanyl and rare-earth minerals.
‘It has hit us hard’: Montego Bay mayor outlines situation on the ground after Hurricane Melissa
Richard Vernon, the mayor of Montego Bay, spoke about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica and the destruction the storm left behind. Vernon said the priority is to ensure that there are no casualties or loss of life in the Montego Bay area.
UNICEF representative: At least 250,000 children severely affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
UNICEF representative for Kingston, Jamaica, Olga Isaza spoke about the struggles at least 250,000 children will have to face after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island. Isaza said the priorities and concerns for UNICEF are water, sanitation, hygiene and food for the children in affected areas.
Hurricane Melissa makes second landfall in Cuba after devastating parts of Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa continued on her path of destruction making landfall in Cuba as a powerful Category 3 storm after devastating parts of Jamaica. NBC News’ Ed Augustin reports on what lies ahead for Cuba and the director from The American Friends of Jamaica, Sarah Hsia, spoke about the current condition on the ground in Jamaica.
Israel says ceasefire back on after strikes kill more than 100 in Gaza
Israel said Wednesday that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was back on after it carried out intense strikes across the Palestinian enclave that killed 100 people, including children, according to local health officials
Debris starts to fly as Hurricane Melissa fast approaches Jamaica
NBC News’ George Solis reports on Hurricane Melissa’s fast approach to the island of Jamaica where debris has started to fly and low lying roads are starting to flood.
American stranded in Jamaica describes ‘nerve-wracking’ situation awaiting Hurricane Melissa
American Peter Kong and his family are hunkered down in their hotel room in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa approaches. Stocked up on food and water, Kong spoke to NBC News’ Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers about his current situation and said he and his family are bracing for the worst.