FIFA Suspends Leandro Paredes Ten Matches and Fines Argentina After Malvinas Banner
FIFA suspended Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes for ten official matches and fined the Argentine Football Association (AFA) 321,000 U.S. dollars over a Malvinas sovereignty banner and several incidents at the 2026 World Cup. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) officially announced this Friday the disciplinary resolutions linked to the events that marked the closing […]
Recent Peru Earthquake Reopens Debate Over Disaster Response Capabilities
Scaled-back civil protection budgets leave Andean towns exposed to Peru’s next natural disaster. The southern Andean region of Peru experienced a major earthquake on August 20, 2026. The seismic event affected communities in the departments of Ayacucho, Arequipa, and Ica. RELATED:Powerful 7.2 Earthquake Shakes Peru and Activates Emergency Monitoring Peru is geographically located on the […]
The United States has Imposed Nine Rounds of Sanctions on Cuba to Strangle Strategic Sectors
The United States has deployed nine rounds of sanctions against Cuba since May, affecting 31 individuals and 49 companies with the aim of pressuring for political and economic changes on the island.
Bolivian President Paz Dismisses Economy Minister After Legislative Censure
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz dismissed Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza after his legislative censure, amid a constitutional dispute over the validity of the mechanism.
Bolivia Arrests Two Suspects in Attack on Attorney Nadia Beller
Authorities are investigating the involvement of far-right political consultant Fernando Cerimedo. In the early hours of Friday, Bolivian police arrested a man and a woman as alleged perpetrators of the armed attack against attorney Nadia Beller in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. RELATED: Far-Right Political Consultant Cerimedo Ran a Bot Farm From […]
Twelve Arab and Muslim Countries Condemn Israeli Airstrikes in Syria
Twelve Arab and Muslim nations demanded a halt to Israeli attacks in Syria and rejected the expansion of the E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank.
Brazil Launches Tender for AI Supercomputer
The project will be installed in Rio Grande do Norte and is expected to begin operations in 2027. On Thursday, President Lula da Silva launched a tender to build one of the 10 largest supercomputers in the world, with the aim of developing artificial intelligence tools in Brazil. The investment in the supercomputer is expected […]
Mexico Studies 179 Pre-Hispanic Artifacts Found in Zoque Ritual Cave
The objects, dating from 600 to 900 A.D., were discovered in 13 offerings inside a cave in Chiapas. On Friday, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced new studies of 179 pre-Hispanic artifacts dating from 600 to 900 A.D. that were found in a ritual cave of the Zoque culture in the municipality […]
Book Fair Arrives in Pinar del Río with Tributes and New Cultural Venues
The Cuban Book Fair extends to Pinar del Río with a program that includes literary tributes, cultural inaugurations and activities in industrial sub-venues.
Venezuela Marks 20 Years of Children’s Cardiology Hospital
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez highlighted more than 15,400 successful pediatric procedures. On Thursday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez commemorated two decades of operations at the “Gilberto Rodriguez Ochoa” Latin American Children’s Cardiological Hospital. RELATED: Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Oversees Repairs to Thermoelectric Plants “Today we celebrate the Children’s Cardiological Hospital and its more than 15,400 […]
Sport
Show allFIFA suspended Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes for ten official matches and fined the Argentine Football Association (AFA) 321,000 U.S. dollars over a Malvinas sovereignty banner and several incidents at the 2026 World Cup. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) officially announced this Friday the disciplinary resolutions linked to the events that marked the closing […]
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has officially returned to European football at 46 years old after signing with Ravenna FC of Italy’s Serie C, ending a decade retirement to seek his final professional goal. Ronaldinho landed in the Italian region of Romagna to formalize his return to the pitch. After arriving at Forlì airport on a private […]
English striker Harry Kane received the 2026 European Golden Shoe this Wednesday at the FC Bayern Munich museum in the Allianz Arena, confirming his status as the top scorer in Europe’s major leagues for the second time in his career. The 36-year-old forward finished the season with 36 goals (72 points) in 31 matches played. […]
The Cuban delegation was presented with their flag at the José Martí Memorial to participate in the VI Pan American Games of Deaf Youth to be held in Guayaquil.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) formally dismissed its operations director, Kevin Lamour, this Monday following his public opposition to President Gianni Infantino’s plan to transfer control of global tournaments to private capital. The conflict originated from the controversial initiative called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), through which plan, FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino intended to […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump agreed this Friday to continue negotiations over the 37.5 percent tariffs imposed recently on Brazilian products. The telephone conversation between both Presidents, which lasted one hour and twenty minutes, took place in a “cordial” tone and also addressed the fight against organized […]
The United States has deployed nine rounds of sanctions against Cuba since May, affecting 31 individuals and 49 companies with the aim of pressuring for political and economic changes on the island.
De la Espriella administration violates fundamental rights and the 2016 Peace Agreement, he said. On Friday, Colombian Sen. and former presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda announced that he will file a tutela action with the courts against the administration of far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella for ordering the suspension of opinion programming on the Peace […]
FM Quirno said Fernando Cerimedo is no longer an adviser to the Argentine President. On Friday, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno made statements aimed at distancing President Javier Milei from far-right political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, who was detained in Bolivia for the attempted assassination of Nadia Beller, his former partner. RELATED: Bolivia Arrests Two Suspects […]
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz dismissed Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza after his legislative censure, amid a constitutional dispute over the validity of the mechanism.
World
Show allTwelve Arab and Muslim nations demanded a halt to Israeli attacks in Syria and rejected the expansion of the E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank.
This action is part of the ‘Arctic Sentry,’ an operation launched after Trump threatened to annex Greenland. On Friday, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) informed that Belgium formally assumed responsibility for the defense and surveillance of Iceland’s airspace as part of the “Arctic Sentry,” an operation launched following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to […]
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, exacerbated by a liquidity crisis that prevents healthcare workers from being paid and hinders efforts to control the epidemic.
The request follows arrest orders issued by an Istanbul court over genocide, crimes against humanity and torture. On Friday, Justice Minister Akin Gürlek confirmed that said Türkiye has formally requested that Interpol issue an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, military officer Afek Moskvitch, and other members of the Zionist state. RELATED: […]
Privately owned housing starts fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.239 million units, down 13.5% from a year earlier. On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development released data showing that U.S. housing starts fell sharply in July, dropping 12.4 percent from the previous month. RELATED: Trump […]
Technology
Show allThe project will be installed in Rio Grande do Norte and is expected to begin operations in 2027. On Thursday, President Lula da Silva launched a tender to build one of the 10 largest supercomputers in the world, with the aim of developing artificial intelligence tools in Brazil. The investment in the supercomputer is expected […]
The act is reshaping the business practices of major technology platforms. On Tuesday, U.S. tech company Apple announced changes to its rules, including a revamped fee structure for apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or the web, following what the company called “close collaboration with the European Commission.” RELATED: Apple Removes Russian Applications From App Store […]
The International Meridian Circle Program seeks to advance worldwide space-weather monitoring capabilities. On Thursday, Chinese scientist Zhang Qinghe stood before an international audience, presenting a plan to connect observation facilities, data and researchers around the world for space weather studies. RELATED: NASA Sets Roman Space Telescope Launch for No Earlier Than Aug. 30 Zhang was […]
Astronomers identify a dwarf galaxy that merged with the young Milky Way about 11.8 billion years ago. On Monday, Nature Astronomy published an article on the early evolutionary stages and mergers of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The research used Hubble observations and advanced statistical models to determine the stars’ ages and chemical compositions. RELATED: […]
Their 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 […]
Culture
Show allThe objects, dating from 600 to 900 A.D., were discovered in 13 offerings inside a cave in Chiapas. On Friday, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced new studies of 179 pre-Hispanic artifacts dating from 600 to 900 A.D. that were found in a ritual cave of the Zoque culture in the municipality […]
The Cuban Book Fair extends to Pinar del Río with a program that includes literary tributes, cultural inaugurations and activities in industrial sub-venues.
Lima was designated Ibero-American Capital of Culture 2026 and inaugurated the meeting of the UCCI culture committee with authorities from 18 countries to strengthen public policies and cultural cooperation.
The city of Buenos Aires consolidates its position as the world capital of tango by inaugurating the Festival and World Tango BA, an event that merges tradition and avant-garde in more than 50 venues.
Brazilian actress Laura Cardoso passed away at the age of 98 in São Paulo, leaving a legacy of more than 100 works in television, theater and radio that was widely honored by the cultural sector.
