Lula Promises A Fourth Term Based on Security and Social Programs
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his re-election campaign this Sunday during a massive event in São Paulo, with a speech focused on combating gender violence and organized crime, and the promise of continuing social programs. “In my fourth term, I want to end some of the dilemmas of our country,” said Lula, […]
Iranian Parliament Approves Prison Sentences for Contacting Hostile Media
The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved a bill that provides for prison sentences of up to two years for giving interviews, participating in conversations or maintaining any kind of contact with media outlets considered “hostile,” including American or Israeli media and those opposed to the Islamic Republic. The initiative, titled “Fighting the infiltration of intelligence […]
West Bank Violence: Pope Leo XIV Makes Urgent Two-State Appeal
West Bank violence prompts Pope Leo XIV to urge international action, protection for Palestinians and renewed progress toward a two-state solution. Related: Europe Wildfires Trigger Pope’s Urgent Prayer Appeal 2026 West Bank Violence Prompts Pope Leo XIV Appeal West Bank violence has prompted Pope Leo XIV to call on the international community to accelerate efforts […]
Cuban Diaspora Meeting: 18th European Gathering Set for France
Cuban diaspora meeting in France will gather emigrants from Europe on October 23–24 to discuss economic reforms, culture and ties with Cuba. Related: Cuba Thanks China New Donation of 15,000 Tons of Rice Cuban Diaspora Meeting Set for France in October The Cuban diaspora meeting will bring together Cubans residing across Europe on October 23 […]
Khamenei Memorials: 3 Days of Powerful Tributes Across Iran
Khamenei memorials will take place in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad as Iran honors its late supreme leader and reaffirms loyalty amid regional tensions. Related: Iranian Parliament Approves Prison Sentences for Contacting Hostile Media Khamenei Memorials to Take Place Across Iran The planned Khamenei memorials will take place across Iran this week as authorities commemorate the […]
Democratic Primary Calendar: 6 States Reshape 2028 Race in Bold Move
Democratic primary calendar puts South Carolina first in 2028, followed by Nevada and four diverse states before Super Tuesday on March 7. Related: Trump Says He Will Claim Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Territory Democratic Primary Calendar Reshapes 2028 Presidential Race The new Democratic primary calendar for 2028 was formally approved Saturday during the Democratic […]
Argentina Job Market Under Strain as Long-Term Unemployment Persists
Three in 10 unemployed people in Argentina had been seeking work for more than a year, while broader labor market pressure reached 23.7% of the economically active population.
Apache Helicopter Grounding: 2 Dead in Tragic Texas Crash
Apache helicopter grounding follows a fatal Texas crash that killed two soldiers near Fort Hood as the US Army investigates the accident’s cause. Related: USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 260-day deployment Apache Helicopter Grounding Ordered After Texas Crash The Apache helicopter grounding follows a fatal military aircraft accident near Fort Hood, Texas, that […]
Cuba Thanks China New Donation of 15,000 Tons of Rice
Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, thanked “the Party, the Government, and the People of China” this Saturday for the third shipment of 15,000 tons of rice, part of a total donation of 60,000 tons of the grain as emergency food assistance in response to the severe economic crisis on the island. “This aid is part […]
Dead Toll Rises to 47 After a 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities raised the death toll to 47 after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the coast of the Indonesian island of Flores, in the east of the archipelago, this Saturday, according to the latest report from the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The entity reported in its latest statement a total of 47 […]
Sport
Show allThe Mexican government announced that it will provide financial incentives for the 407 medals obtained at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially released this Tuesday the schedule for the 2026-2027 season, headlined by LeBron James making his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in October. The prestigious U.S. basketball league confirmed that the regular season will tip off on October 20. The opening night will feature a highly anticipated clash between the […]
Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova will lead the Russian women's artistic gymnastics team at the European Championships in Zagreb following Croatia's last-minute reversal of her visa ban, amidst a situation marked by an administrative dispute and neutrality protocols.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is negotiating the purchase of more than 30% of Liverpool FC, in a deal that values the club at around 5.19 billion euros and could lead to a complete takeover of the entity.
Mexico finished atop the overall medal standings of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, which concluded Saturday in the Dominican capital, after securing 407 total medals, including 167 gold, 125 silver, and 115 bronze. Colombia placed second in the final leaderboard with 266 medals, while Cuba took third with 155. RELATED: Panama […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his re-election campaign this Sunday during a massive event in São Paulo, with a speech focused on combating gender violence and organized crime, and the promise of continuing social programs. “In my fourth term, I want to end some of the dilemmas of our country,” said Lula, […]
Colombia earthquake death toll reaches 289, with 3,935 injured and 320 missing as rescue teams and volunteers support affected communities. Related: Colombia’s President Seeks U.S. Tariff Relief After Quake Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 289 The Colombia earthquake has killed at least 298 people, injured 3,935 and left 320 missing, according to the latest report […]
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods as the country confronts the aftermath of a deadly earthquake that killed nearly 300 people and destroyed almost 13,000 homes.
Hundreds of thousands face rotating water cuts as drought and aging infrastructure put further strain on Puerto Rico’s water system. Puerto Rico has begun rotating 48-hour water shutoffs affecting about 180,000 properties as a severe drought leaves the Carraízo reservoir nearly depleted, with authorities yet to say when the rationing will end. RELATED: Puerto Rico […]
Three in 10 unemployed people in Argentina had been seeking work for more than a year, while broader labor market pressure reached 23.7% of the economically active population.
World
Show allWest Bank violence prompts Pope Leo XIV to urge international action, protection for Palestinians and renewed progress toward a two-state solution. Related: Europe Wildfires Trigger Pope’s Urgent Prayer Appeal 2026 West Bank Violence Prompts Pope Leo XIV Appeal West Bank violence has prompted Pope Leo XIV to call on the international community to accelerate efforts […]
Cuban diaspora meeting in France will gather emigrants from Europe on October 23–24 to discuss economic reforms, culture and ties with Cuba. Related: Cuba Thanks China New Donation of 15,000 Tons of Rice Cuban Diaspora Meeting Set for France in October The Cuban diaspora meeting will bring together Cubans residing across Europe on October 23 […]
Khamenei memorials will take place in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad as Iran honors its late supreme leader and reaffirms loyalty amid regional tensions. Related: Iranian Parliament Approves Prison Sentences for Contacting Hostile Media Khamenei Memorials to Take Place Across Iran The planned Khamenei memorials will take place across Iran this week as authorities commemorate the […]
Indonesian authorities on Sunday raised the death toll to 53 and the number of injured to 135 after the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the coast of Flores Island, in the east of the archipelago, on Saturday, as authorities continue search and rescue efforts. The Local Disaster Management Agency (BPBD, for its acronym in […]
The Iranian parliament on Sunday approved a bill that provides for prison sentences of up to two years for giving interviews, participating in conversations or maintaining any kind of contact with media outlets considered “hostile,” including American or Israeli media and those opposed to the Islamic Republic. The initiative, titled “Fighting the infiltration of intelligence […]
Technology
Show allTheir study provides a new platform to advance treatments for childhood heart diseases. On Wednesday, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) released a study showing that Australian scientists produced lab-grown heart valve tissues that closely resemble those in the human body. RELATED: Cuban Sciences Academy Awards Prize for Regenerative Medicine Research Published in Cell Stem […]
The Aug. 12 eclipse will be visible from Spain, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, Siberia, and Portugal. On Tuesday, about 30 researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Exploratorium in San Francisco were stationed in Villalibado, a village in the province of Burgos in northern Spain, to observe the solar eclipse. […]
Ecuadorian scientists discovered three species of tiny land snails of the genus *Habeastrum* in caves and forests of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Meta CEO Defends Broadly Distributed Superintelligence and Says It Could Create More Jobs. On Monday, Meta Director Mark Zuckerberg published a manifesto in which he argues that the biggest risk of artificial intelligence (AI) is that a single entity or government has too much control over the technology. RELATED: The New Papal Encyclical Exposes The […]
The tool doesn’t generate isolated words, but rather coherent systems of linguistic rules. U.S. researcher Morris Alper developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model called ConlangCrafter, capable of creating complete languages with grammatical rules and coherent sentences, applicable to linguistic research and cultural production. RELATED: UK Warns of Deceptive Behavior in AI Models Mythos 5 and […]
Culture
Show allSeveral pieces from two works by the Italian Renaissance master Antonello de Messina have been stolen from the Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina (Sicily, south) by unknown perpetrators who managed to circumvent the center’s security system, local media reported this Sunday. The event took place on the afternoon of August 15, a holiday throughout Italy, when […]
Mexican director Carlos Santos premieres the comedy Loco México Mágico as a cinematic response to Hollywood narratives while proposing stories that reflect the identity and joy of the Mexican people.
The writer Vicente Quirarte Castañeda, poet, chronicler, and essayist, has died. Various cultural and academic organizations have expressed their condolences, praising his work and fundamental role in Mexican literature.
His contribution was fundamental to the professionalization of independent theater in Paraguay. On Wednesday, Paraguayan actor and playwright Tito Jara Roman, a leading figure in independent theater, passed away at the age of 92 RELATED: More Than a Garment: The Enduring Legacy of Paraguay’s 60-Stripe Poncho Jara founded the Asuncion Experimental Theater (TEA), a key […]
President Sheinbaum reiterated her intention to prevent children from being exposed to “endless scrolling” and addictive practices. On Tuesday, the organization Mexicanos Primero endorsed the Mexican government’s initiative to open a national debate on the impact of digital platforms and regulate their content aimed at Mexican children. RELATED: 5 Key Points on Mexico Teachers’ Dialogue […]
