COP31 Begins in Antalya With a Focus on Energy Transition and Climate Finance

COP31, which began in Antalya, seeks to accelerate the transition toward clean energy and mobilize climate finance, in light of rising global temperatures and the need to translate international commitments into concrete actions for the most vulnerable countries.

Bolivian teachers demonstrate during a nationwide strike against education decentralization and proposed changes to public schooling.

Bolivia’s Urban Teachers Begin 48-Hour Nationwide Strike

Urban teachers across Bolivia have launched a 48-hour nationwide strike against the government's education decentralization proposal. The action coincides with a hunger strike entering its sixth day, with two educators withdrawing because of health complications.

France: Unions Call for a National Strike Over Wage Measures

French trade unions, led by the CGT and the CFDT, have called for a new national strike on November 17, deeming the government’s measures—in response to the loss of purchasing power and social spending cuts—to be insufficient.

Venezuela Expresses Condolences to Egypt

Venezuela expressed its condolences and solidarity with Egypt following a collision between two trains in Giza, as authorities investigate the causes of the accident.

Cuba Highlights Scope of the New Science Law

Cuba has published a new General Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation, which seeks to link research, innovation, and scientific knowledge with the country’s economic and social development.

Cuban University Students Win International Programming Contest

The UH Pop team, from the University of Havana, won first place in the ICPC regional competition by solving eight out of 13 problems, and received recognition for their speed and exceptional performance.

Mexico has Secured Six Medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Mexico reached a total of six medals—one silver and five bronze—at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, following podium finishes by Karen Ríos in beach wrestling and Kendra Duany in the discus throw.

Exhibition in Lima Brings Together Paintings of Peru and Cuba

An exhibition of paintings centered on Peruvian and Cuban themes—featuring works by 16 Peruvian artists—has been organized by the Embassy of Cuba and the College of Engineers of Peru–Lima (CIPL) exalting Cuban culture. RELATED: Colombia Museum Restores 63 Pieces After Court Reverses Government Censorship The exhibition, titled “On the Fabric of the Wind” (in spanish […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at the announcement of the 2026 municipal election results in Johannesburg as the ANC records its lowest vote share.

ANC Wins South African Local Elections With Record-Low 30.76%

South Africa's ANC won 30.76% of the vote in municipal elections, its worst result since 1994. The party faces coalition negotiations as voters demand better municipal services and economic conditions.

Guarani Kaiowá community members face violence as Brazil advances Indigenous land demarcation in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Indigenous Land Demarcation Brazil: 72 Territories Advance Under Lula

Indigenous land demarcation in Brazil advances as Lula’s government prepares new processes amid rising violence against Guarani Kaiowá communities. Related: Spanish PM: The Far Right Will Crumble in Spain as It Did in Brazil and the US Indigenous Land Demarcation Brazil: 72 Territories Advance Under Lula Brazil’s government is preparing new Indigenous land demarcation processes […]

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