Colombia’s Annual Inflation Rises to 6.24% in August
Colombia’s annual inflation rose to 6.24% in August from 6.03% in July, driven in part by restaurants, health care and housing costs. Medellín recorded the highest annual inflation among the cities listed.
Thousands Protest Across Germany After Far-Right AfD Win
Thousands of people demonstrated across Germany after the AfD’s decisive victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Protesters in Berlin criticized the far-right party and the policies of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government.
Mamdani Launches NYC Mayor’s Office of Worker Power
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power to help workers organize, understand their rights and connect with unions and worker centers. The office will focus particularly on immigrants and undocumented workers vulnerable to workplace abuses.
Chile to Launch New Maritime Route to Malvinas Islands
A Chilean shipping company is due to launch a regular maritime service from Punta Arenas to the Malvinas Islands in November, potentially bringing it into conflict with Argentina’s restrictions on activities there.
Laura Poitras Brings ICE Protest Documentary to Venice
Laura Poitras presented They’re Here at the Venice Film Festival, documenting ICE operations in Minneapolis and the protests against them. George Clooney separately warned against fear and authoritarianism in U.S. politics.
New Israeli Drone Strikes Southern Lebanon, Reporter Ali Shabib Wounded
Al-Manar correspondent Ali Shabib and a cameraman were wounded this Monday night when an Israeli drone strike near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, while they were preparing a report. Al-Manar media reported that the correspondent Ali Shabib and cameraman Mohammed Barjawi suffered light injuries in an Israeli attack near their location while they were preparing a […]
UK Rejects Jamaica’s Historic Demand for Slavery Reparations
The UK government has firmly rejected this Monday Jamaica’s demand for financial reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as a Jamaican delegation formally requested £10 billion in compensation from King Charles III. The British government reiterated on Septembre 7 that it will not pay financial reparations for the country’s role in the […]
Venezuela Honors Vietnam’s Ambassador with the Hightest Order Rank
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela bestowed this Monday the Francisco de Miranda Order on the Vietnamese Ambassador, Vu Trung My, in recognition of his distinguished diplomatic service in the country. Venezuela bestowed the Order of Francisco de Miranda, Generalísimo Grade, on Vietnam’s ambassador, Vu Trung My, on Monday, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission […]
BRICS Summit 2026: India Prepares for Global Gathering
India is intensifying preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit, scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026, in New Delhi. New Delhi is in the final stages of preparation for the BRICS Summit, set to take place on September 12 and 13, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre. The city is adorned with banners celebrating the […]
Africa’s Climate Action Lagging Despite Promises, Funding Gap Denounced
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) chief Claver Gatete opened Africa’s climate conference Monday, warning the continent still lags on climate action despite bearing the worst impacts. Despite modest progress on several fronts, Africa remains behind schedule in implementing its climate and development agenda, a shortfall that the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) […]
Sport
Show allHe joins other one-handed backhand specialists already eliminated, such as Italian Lorenzo Musetti. Stefanos Tsitsipas’ elimination in the U.S. Open round of 16 against Ben Shelton confirmed that, for the first time in 150 years, no player with a one-handed backhand will reach a Grand Slam semifinal. RELATED: U.S. Open Roundup: Jessica Pegula Starts Strong […]
The Lima 2027 Pan American and Parapan American Games will offer direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 20 Pan American and 14 Parapan American sports. This direct qualification opportunity will include disciplines such as archery, athletics, badminton, handball, boxing, cycling, aquatic sports, equestrian sports, climbing, hockey, modern pentathlon, squash, […]
Panamanian catcher Leo Bernal demonstrated his offensive ability as a switch-hitter in his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball.
The world's top athletes, including Armand Duplantis, Marileidy Paulino and Alison Dos Santos, are competing in the Diamond League Finals in Brussels.
The Oscar and Juan Galvez Racetrack are undergoing extensive renovations to host the Motorcycle Grand Prix in 2027. On Tuesday, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), announced that Argentina could return to host Formula One in 2029 or 2030, with the full support of the governing body. RELATED: Doriane Pin Makes […]
Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allColombia’s annual inflation rose to 6.24% in August from 6.03% in July, driven in part by restaurants, health care and housing costs. Medellín recorded the highest annual inflation among the cities listed.
Up to 16 million people in Latin America could face food insecurity as El Niño-driven drought damages crops, reduces water supplies and threatens rural livelihoods.
A Chilean shipping company is due to launch a regular maritime service from Punta Arenas to the Malvinas Islands in November, potentially bringing it into conflict with Argentina’s restrictions on activities there.
The UK government has firmly rejected this Monday Jamaica’s demand for financial reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as a Jamaican delegation formally requested £10 billion in compensation from King Charles III. The British government reiterated on Septembre 7 that it will not pay financial reparations for the country’s role in the […]
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela bestowed this Monday the Francisco de Miranda Order on the Vietnamese Ambassador, Vu Trung My, in recognition of his distinguished diplomatic service in the country. Venezuela bestowed the Order of Francisco de Miranda, Generalísimo Grade, on Vietnam’s ambassador, Vu Trung My, on Monday, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission […]
World
Show allThousands of people demonstrated across Germany after the AfD’s decisive victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Protesters in Berlin criticized the far-right party and the policies of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese warned that removing and crushing rubble in Gaza could destroy evidence of alleged international crimes and hinder the recovery of human remains.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power to help workers organize, understand their rights and connect with unions and worker centers. The office will focus particularly on immigrants and undocumented workers vulnerable to workplace abuses.
Laura Poitras presented They’re Here at the Venice Film Festival, documenting ICE operations in Minneapolis and the protests against them. George Clooney separately warned against fear and authoritarianism in U.S. politics.
Russia and North Korea have opened their first direct road link, with Moscow saying the new bridge will help expand trade and economic cooperation. The crossing also offers a new route for tourism between the two countries.
Technology
Show allPM2.5 particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. On Monday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said that wildfires and heatwave pollution threaten international air-quality and health efforts, and the better monitoring of PM 2.5, ozone, black carbon and microplastics is urgently needed. RELATED: Chile to Study Effects of Light Pollution and […]
They have emerged as a key topic ahead of midterm elections. Across the United States, opposition to the construction of new AI data centers is growing, with residents raising concerns about their impact on local communities. RELATED: Major U.S. Artificial Intelligence Platforms Hit by Near-Simultaneous Outages The data centers, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, […]
Available information has not confirmed whether the outages at OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceXAI shared a common cause. On Thursday, ChatGPT, Claude and Grok were among several major U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) services hit by near-simultaneous outages, disrupting access for some users before affected services recovered over the next several hours. RELATED: The New Papal Encyclical […]
Gemini and Grok have begun to recover from a widespread service outage that affected multiple AI platforms worldwide on Thursday, while ChatGPT and Claude continue to experience significant issues. A multiple major AI services worldwide experienced a rare simultaneous outage, with ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all reporting failures, affecting a vast number of users globally. […]
Exotic conifers show a greater capacity for recovery after periods of drought, thanks to more abundant carbon reserves. A new study led by the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) in Chile challenges the traditional view that plants cannot grow quickly and tolerate water stress simultaneously. RELATED: Chile Declares Catastrophe State in Tocopilla After Mudslides […]
Culture
Show allThe first European edition of the Youth Awards consolidated Spain as the link between Latin culture and Europe, among its awards it recognized artists as Agents of Change for their cultural impact.
The musician emphasized the importance of cultural activity as a source of spiritual cohesion. On Tuesday, Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez reflected in an interview on culture, national identity, and the challenges facing Cuba, highlighting that daily life is marked by shortages of fuel, medicine, and basic resources due to the U.S. blockade. RELATED: Silvio Rodríguez […]
The project aims to preserve and share the culture, history, and contributions of the Latino community. On Tuesday, Jorge Zamanillo, Director of the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) reported that his institution will have its permanent home in the historic Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution. RELATED: Mexico Opens New Museums […]
Archaeologists discover stone figurines called 'illas' at the Kuélap fortress, which provide new insights into fertility rituals and political-religious interactions between the Chachapoyas and the Inca State.
Thousands Gather in London for Colorful Parade as Police Make Hundreds of Arrests. On Monday, the Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary, with thousands of people flocking to the iconic London neighborhood to enjoy the traditional and colorful adult parade of floats. RELATED: Carnival 2026: Venezuela Continues Celebrations The Notting Hill Carnival is one […]
