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Venezuela: Conrado Pérez Appointed as New Principal Rector of the CNE
During their oath, Pérez and Hernández reaffirmed their commitment to protecting national territory and its natural resources, as well as rejecting any form of foreign intervention. Related: CNE of Venezuela Welcomes National and International Observers for Presidential Elections In an Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (AN) held on Thursday, October 17, Conrado Pérez was […]
Cuba: Prime Minister Manuel Marrero to Announce Urgent Energy Measures Amid Ongoing Crisis
Díaz-Canel emphasized that the current crisis is primarily due to “the intensification of the economic war and the financial and energy persecution by the United States.” Related: US Blockade Causes Cuba Losses of $5 Billion Per Year In a recent statement, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the critical energy situation facing the country. He announced […]
Peru: Transporters and Other Organizations Plan More Protests
The legislature last night approved only a few reforms to the law which, according to Julio Campos, leader of the National Alliance of Transport Workers, do not solve the problem of rampant extortion. On Thursday, a broad bloc of transport workers, small businessmen and other Peruvian sectors are set to hold a meeting with social […]
Venezuela: Conrado Pérez Appointed as New Principal Rector of the CNE
During their oath, Pérez and Hernández reaffirmed their commitment to protecting national territory and its natural resources, as well as rejecting any form of foreign intervention. Related: CNE of Venezuela Welcomes National and International Observers for Presidential Elections In an Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (AN) held on Thursday, October 17, Conrado Pérez was […]
Escalating Violence in Gaza: Recent Attacks Claim Lives of 29 Palestinians
Emergency services are facing significant challenges in reaching victims, with many casualties trapped under rubble or stranded along roads throughout the conflict-ridden area. Related: Gaza Strip: New Israeli Attack Against a School Left At Least 28 Dead In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli forces have reportedly carried out two devastating attacks in the Gaza […]
Nigeria: 153 Killed in Tanker Explosion
Officials explained that the contents of the tanker flooded sewers and drains in the town and villagers began to search for the petrol, but then the fuel caught fire. On Thursday, official sources stated that the death toll from the explosion of a fuel truck in northern Nigeria risen to at least 153. Related:Nigeria: At […]
Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allThe legislature last night approved only a few reforms to the law which, according to Julio Campos, leader of the National Alliance of Transport Workers, do not solve the problem of rampant extortion. On Thursday, a broad bloc of transport workers, small businessmen and other Peruvian sectors are set to hold a meeting with social […]
During their oath, Pérez and Hernández reaffirmed their commitment to protecting national territory and its natural resources, as well as rejecting any form of foreign intervention. Related: CNE of Venezuela Welcomes National and International Observers for Presidential Elections In an Ordinary Session of the National Assembly (AN) held on Thursday, October 17, Conrado Pérez was […]
Díaz-Canel emphasized that the current crisis is primarily due to “the intensification of the economic war and the financial and energy persecution by the United States.” Related: US Blockade Causes Cuba Losses of $5 Billion Per Year In a recent statement, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the critical energy situation facing the country. He announced […]
Currently, 70 percent of professors and administrative staff earn salaries below the poverty line. On Thursday, the National Interuniversity Council (CIN), professors’ and workers’ unions, and student organizations will hold a 24-hour strike in defense of Argentina’s public universities. RELATED: SouthCom Gen. Richardson Meets with Latin American Defense Ministers in Argentina Besides demanding salary increases […]
Electricity Minister Jorge Márquez described the incident as sabotage against the National Electric System (SEN), noting significant fluctuations in several states and in the capital, Caracas. Related: Venezuela Rejects the Attacks From the U.S State Department and Their Satellite Allies A new terrorist attack on Venezuela’s electrical system has reportedly impacted approximately 25% of the […]
Nearly three thousand citizens were deported between 5 and 6 October without any respect for these provisions, and many of them were left without their personal belongings or identity documents. On Wednesday, the Haitian Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) denounced the irregularities committed by the Dominican Republic in a massive expulsion plan it is carrying out […]
This decision aims to establish collaborative ties between Indigenous communities and state authorities. On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed Decree 1275, a regulation that grants Indigenous communities sanctioning powers in environmental matters, equivalent to those held by Regional Autonomous Corporations (CARs). RELATED: Major Cocaine Seizure in Colombia: Over a Ton Confiscated from ELN Guerrilla […]
Blackouts have severely affected productivity, with business losses estimated at US$12 million for each hour of power outage. During this week, Ecuadorians will continue to experience severe power outages that are disrupting daily life and productive activities in a country whose economy will remain stagnant or decline this year. RELATED: Ecuador Decrees a New State […]
‘They are being tried in order to silence their struggle and open the doors to extractivism,’ COPINH denounced. On Tuesday, the trial against a group of Salvadoran environmentalists, who are being prosecuted for alleged war crimes committed in 1989, concluded in the Sensuntepeque court. RELATED: El Salvador: Nuclear Reactor by 2030 The activists involved in […]
‘Our goal is not the false bourgeois democracy that represents the elites who end up buying all the powers,’ he stated. On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will attend the swearing-in ceremony to be held on January 10, 2025. RELATED: President Nicolás Maduro Announces Changes in the Armed Forces High Command “I have received the […]
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Show allEmergency services are facing significant challenges in reaching victims, with many casualties trapped under rubble or stranded along roads throughout the conflict-ridden area. Related: Gaza Strip: New Israeli Attack Against a School Left At Least 28 Dead In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli forces have reportedly carried out two devastating attacks in the Gaza […]
Officials explained that the contents of the tanker flooded sewers and drains in the town and villagers began to search for the petrol, but then the fuel caught fire. On Thursday, official sources stated that the death toll from the explosion of a fuel truck in northern Nigeria risen to at least 153. Related:Nigeria: At […]
James Kimuyu, director of Kenya’s National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee, expressed optimism during a panel session at the forum. On Thursday, digital technology experts attending the 2024 Africa Cyber Defense Forum, which officially opened on Wednesday in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, called for concerted and unified efforts to safeguard Africa’s digital infrastructure against […]
El-Khidir Daloum, WFP’s representative and country director in Somalia, said the country is continuously at a crossroads, where communities face climate shocks, risking both lives and livelihoods before beginning the long process of recovery On Wednesday, the United Nations agencies expressed commitment to helping Somalia increase investments to boost food production as the country marked […]
It reiterated that UNRWA is a vital component of the international system and called on the UN to take necessary actions to ensure that Israel respects UNRWA’s facilities and mandate. Related: Gaza Strip: Palestine at the UN: «Stop Sending Weapons to Israel» The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) convened on Thursday under […]
On Thursday, the Israeli Defense Forces murdered the leader and ideologue of the Palestinian resistance group Yahya Sinwar in an attack in Rafah, south Gaza. Related: Gaza Strip: New Israeli Attack Against a School Left At Least 28 Dead The killing was reportedly carried out in fighting between infantry and Hamas militia during a routine […]
Abu Hussein Primary School in Jabalia, north of Gaza, belongs to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) network of schools. The Gaza Strip’s health ministry reported that the Israeli occupation bombed another school on Thursday, killing at least 28 refugees, including several children. Related:Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Have Displaced 276,000 People to Syria: NRC […]
President Zelensky’s Plan is ‘more than terrifying,’ Hungarian PM Orban pointed out. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “Victory Plan” could push the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) toward a direct conflict with Russia. RELATED: Mark Rutte: ‘NATO Stands With Ukraine’ Zakharova said Zelensky insisted on […]
Among them are 455 million people residing in countries at war or in fragile peace. On Thursday, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the University of Oxford published the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report, which shows that at least 1.1 billion people are living in poverty. Among them are 455 million people residing […]
The solution to the debt crisis is not to impose austerity policies, UN Special Rapporteur De Schutter stated. On Thursday, Olivier De Schutter, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, pointed out that the international financial system is not capable of managing the catastrophic debt crisis facing developing countries. RELATED: Argentine […]
Technology
Show allHe emphasized that AI should serve as a “tool to verify sources and determine whether information originates from real events,” or, conversely, to identify attempts to create narratives that contribute to a post-truth scenario. Related: Urumqi: The 6th World Media Summit Officially Commenced Today The upcoming World Media Summit, set to begin Monday in the […]
It also delves into the mission of media organizations while highlighting the current understanding and application of AI within the global news industry. Related: Experts Call for Nuanced Approach to AI Regulation Following California Bill Veto A report examining the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) for global media was unveiled today during the […]
He noted that media serves not only as a reflection of reality but also as a powerful tool for shaping perceptions, promoting dialogue, and driving change. Related: Experts Release Report on AI’s Impact on Global at Summit The Global Media Summit presents a unique opportunity to forge stronger alliances with global media organizations, according to […]
The 6th World Media Summit officially commenced today in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China. Related: Zambia: Chinese Firms to Increase Investment in Mining Sector Under the theme of “Artificial Intelligence and Media Transformation,” the summit has attracted over 500 participants from 106 countries and regions, including representatives from […]
Europa Clipper is set for a journey of approximately 2.9 billion kilometers to Jupiter, where it is expected to arrive in April 2030. Related: Russia Launches Cargo Spaceship Progress MS-28 Into Orbit The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX have taken a significant step in space exploration by launching a mission dedicated to […]
One of the discoveries being recognized this year concerns the construction of spectacular proteins, said Heiner Linke. On Wednesday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker for computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for protein structure prediction. RELATED: […]
Artificial neural networks have become integral to daily life, with applications such as facial recognition and language translation. On Tuesday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics went to two scientists, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton, for their foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning […]
The early galaxy REBELS-25 has a structure that is as orderly as modern galaxies. On Monday, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) confirmed that a team of researchers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA), discovered a galaxy that challenges existing knowledge about the formation of these systems. RELATED: US Astronauts Complete First Commercial Spacewalk The […]
FAST is helping mankind explore the origins, evolution, and structure of the universe. On Wednesday, China stated the construction of the core array of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST). RELATED: US Astronauts Complete First Commercial Spacewalk As a proposed extension of FAST, the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, the Core Array integrates 24 […]
The exoplanet WASP-107b has very low density and relatively low gravity, resulting in a more inflated atmosphere. An international team of astronomers, using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, has glimpsed an especially inflated and asymmetric exoplanet, revealing a significant difference between the two edges of its atmosphere. RELATED: China’s Tianwen-3 Mission To Bring Back Samples […]
Sport
Show allHaila Gonzalez and Briandy Molina were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2nd World Cup. On Thursday, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced that Cuba has risen to number one in the world baseball rankings after winning the World Cup this month in Hong Kong. RELATED: Baseball, from the US To Cuba and […]
In Italy, he is developing a career as an athlete and training with the best. The Colombian refugee Amelio Castro is competing in Paris 2024 as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team, the largest in history with eight members. He lives in Rome and spends much of his time training with his heroes, including […]
The final between France and Argentina will be on Saturday at 8:00 PM. On Thursday, Argentina pulled off a surprise and, after a 0-0 draw, eliminated Brazil in the semifinals during the penalty shootout, preventing Brazil from winning their sixth consecutive gold in five-a-side football for the blind at the Paralympic Games in Paris. RELATED: […]
Over 40 institutions from across the world signed cooperation documents with the China National Space Administration. China’s ambitious initiative to construct an international lunar research station (ILRS) is paving the way for a new era of global space collaboration, drawing in developing countries without their own space missions and igniting widespread enthusiasm for participation. RELATED: […]
In 2023, the U.S. swimmer was attacked by a shark while snorkeling in waters off the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Paralympic Games in Paris has given us human stories in nearly every event and we can now add Ali Truwit’s to a long list of stories of overcoming extreme adversity. RELATED: Paralympics: Venezuelan Clara […]
‘I am very satisfied and happy to give this victory to Venezuela,’ said Fuentes. On Thursday, the Venezuelan Clara Sarahy Fuentes Monasterio was crowned weightlifting champion in Paris after winning in the -50 kg category, setting a Paralympic record with a lift of 124 kg. RELATED: Paralympics: Fadi Al-Deeb is the Voice of Palestine in […]
Culture
Show allThe source added that the Guest of Honor National Region will be the Colombian Pacific, from where creators will arrive with ancestral stories, songs, dances, plays and contemporary dance. On Friday, the International Festival of Living Arts FIAV is set to begin today in Bogotá with the presence of more than 400 artists of various […]
The system of institutionalized racial segregation was established in South Africa after the Second World War. It was finally eradicated in the early 1990s
On the morning of last Wednesday, the 36th edition of the International Book Fair of Bogota (Filbo 2024) began in the Colombian capital, Bogota. RELATED: Lula and Petro Discuss Bilateral and Regional Issues in Bogota In this edition, Brazil is the country honored under the motto ‘Read nature’, in a call to protect the Amazon […]
Students and professors of the Instituto Superior de Diseños (ISDI), inaugurated an exhibition of posters related to Palestine, its culture, identity and the genocide by Israel to which they are subjected. RELATED: Israeli Aviation Continues to Wreak Havoc on Civilians in Gaza The works mix the colors of the Palestinian flag with lines that intersect […]
The virtuoso Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez will restart tour celebrating the 50 years of Irakere and with his Royal Quartet and at the end of March until the end of July. RELATED: The Drum Festival Kicks Off in Havana He will be accompanied by Horacio “El Negro” Hernández (drums), José A. Gola (bass) and Roberto […]
The artist and legend of Cuban popular music Amelia Martínez Salazar, known nationally and internationally as Juana Bacallao, died this Saturday in Havana, according to a note from the Minster of Culture of the island. RELATED: Cuban Musician Cesar “Pupi” Pedroso Passes Away Juana was unforgettable by her time in the capital cabarets Sans Sousi, […]