Bolivia Probe Finds 22 Million Liters of Fuel Diverted in One Month
A commission investigating alleged irregularities at Bolivia’s state-owned National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) denounced Thursday the diversion of 22 million liters of fuel in a single month, alongside multiple failures in control and oversight mechanisms. Minister of Productive Development Óscar Mario Justiniano said the diverted fuel is valued at between 200 and 400 million pesos bolivianos […]
Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: W.H.O. Warns of Critical Resource Shortage
The World Health Organization has issued on Thursday an urgent warning about the critical need for material, financial, and human resources to prevent the collapse of the response plan against the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The alert comes at a critical juncture, with the virus’s geographic spread threatening to overwhelm health […]
U.S. Diesel Price Tops $6 a Gallon for First Time Amid Iran War
The U.S. national average price of diesel surpassed $6 per gallon (3.8 liters) on Thursday, crossing a historic threshold as geopolitical conflicts started by the Trump administration restrict global fuel supply and distribution. The increase stems directly from the U.S. and Israeli military offensive against Iran launched in late February, which prompted Tehran to interrupt […]
Spanish Congress Approves Historic Citizenship Law for Sahrawis
Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a law on Wednesday granting Spanish nationality to people born in Western Sahara before 1977 and to their descendants. The vote passed with the backing of progressive and pro-sovereignty forces within the governing coalition, while conservative sectors abstained and the far-right Vox party voted against it. Solidarity organizations and representatives […]
25 Dead in Shipyard Fire in China: President Xi Orders National Safety Inspections
A devastating fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship in Qingdao, China, claimed the lives of 25 people, prompting President Xi Jinping to order nationwide safety inspections and a thorough investigation into the incident. A catastrophic fire broke out this Tuesday on the cargo ship Ocean Melody while it was docked for repairs in the port […]
France Withdraws Support for Infantino: FIFA Governance Under Scrutiny
The French Football Federation has unanimously decided to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 elections, citing concerns over governance and transparency. The Executive Committee of the French Football Federation (FFF), convened this Thursday at the request of its President Philippe Diallo, unanimously resolved to withdraw its support for Gianni […]
Brazilian Football Confederation Sells Broadcasting Rights for the Copa do Brasil
The deal is expected to generate over US$196 million per season. On Thursday, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced it sold the broadcasting rights for the Copa do Brasil between 2027 and 2030 for over US$785 million, a record figure in the country. RELATED: Spanish Liga F and Brazilian Paulista Federation to Promote Women’s Football […]
Argentina Files Complaints Against Five Oil Companies Operating in the Malvinas Islands
Authorities affirm that hydrocarbon activities on the Argentine continental shelf require national authorization. On Wednesday, the Argentine government filed new criminal complaints against five oil companies operating in the Malvinas Islands, which are under British administration, for violating national legislation requiring authorization for hydrocarbon activities. RELATED: Controversial Moves in Milei Malvinas Intelligence Budget Expansion 2026 […]
Protests Erupt in Lima Over Marco Rubio’s Visit to Peru
Citizens reject him as President Fujimori announces Peru will join Trump’s Shield of the Americas. On Thursday, progressive social and political organizations called on Peruvians to protest against the presence in Lima of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. RELATED: Rubio’s Plan to Designate Groups as Terrorists Draws Criticism in Peru In the center of […]
New Delhi Summit to Test BRICS Unity
Global South leaders will gather in India as they seek greater financial independence. On Sept. 12 and 13, New Delhi will host the summit of the BRICS, the economic cooperation group initially made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. RELATED: BRICS Pay Expansions on New Delhi Summit Agenda During those days, the […]
Sport
Show allThe French Football Federation has unanimously decided to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 elections, citing concerns over governance and transparency. The Executive Committee of the French Football Federation (FFF), convened this Thursday at the request of its President Philippe Diallo, unanimously resolved to withdraw its support for Gianni […]
The deal is expected to generate over US$196 million per season. On Thursday, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced it sold the broadcasting rights for the Copa do Brasil between 2027 and 2030 for over US$785 million, a record figure in the country. RELATED: Spanish Liga F and Brazilian Paulista Federation to Promote Women’s Football […]
He began his international career in Moto3 in 2015 with the VR46 team. Italian rider Nicolo Bulega, the current Superbike World Championship runner-up, will join the VR46 Ducati team starting in the 2027 season, making his debut in the premier MotoGP class alongside Spaniard Fermin Aldeguer. RELATED: Historic Indianapolis 500 Victory for Felix Rosenqvist in […]
Vozinha, the goalkeeper for Cabo Verde, has been named one of the top 10 goalkeepers in the world for the 70th Ballon d’Or, following his impressive performance at the 2026 World Cup. The 70th Ballon d’Or will feature Josimar Dias, known as Vozinha, among the candidates for the Yashin Trophy. This award, presented by France […]
Both are among Paraguay’s top medal hopes, since the country set a goal of winning at least 36 medals. On Monday, the Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP) reported that golfer Sofia Garcia and speed skater Julio Mirena were chosen as Paraguay’s flag bearers for the 13th South American Games. RELATED: Jefferson Pérez Takes Over Ecuador Olympic […]
Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allA commission investigating alleged irregularities at Bolivia’s state-owned National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) denounced Thursday the diversion of 22 million liters of fuel in a single month, alongside multiple failures in control and oversight mechanisms. Minister of Productive Development Óscar Mario Justiniano said the diverted fuel is valued at between 200 and 400 million pesos bolivianos […]
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived Thursday night in Suriname for an official visit aimed at advancing a bilateral and strategic cooperation agenda. Speaking to the press, she said several cooperation agreements will be signed during the visit within the framework of the Bolivarian Diplomacy of Peace and a mutually beneficial relationship between the two […]
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Thursday in Caracas that the country recorded 7.14% economic growth in the second quarter and that 91% of national income is directed to labor demands and the social protection system. Speaking during a tour of the Valmy cosmetics and personal care production plant, acting pres. Rodríguez said the wage […]
The International Observation and Solidarity Mission, made up of seven international human rights organizations, presented a report Thursday denouncing the advance of repression, militarization and extractivism in Ecuador, along with an “accelerated deterioration” of the conditions for defending human rights under the right-wing government of Daniel Noboa. The document, titled “Attacks and criminalization against civil […]
Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori confirmed on Thursday that her country will join the Shield of the Americas, the coalition promoted by Donald Trump, following a meeting at the Government Palace with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a joint statement with U.S. Secretary of State, President Keiko Fujimori affirmed that the main topic addressed […]
World
Show allThe U.S. national average price of diesel surpassed $6 per gallon (3.8 liters) on Thursday, crossing a historic threshold as geopolitical conflicts started by the Trump administration restrict global fuel supply and distribution. The increase stems directly from the U.S. and Israeli military offensive against Iran launched in late February, which prompted Tehran to interrupt […]
The World Health Organization has issued on Thursday an urgent warning about the critical need for material, financial, and human resources to prevent the collapse of the response plan against the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The alert comes at a critical juncture, with the virus’s geographic spread threatening to overwhelm health […]
Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a law on Wednesday granting Spanish nationality to people born in Western Sahara before 1977 and to their descendants. The vote passed with the backing of progressive and pro-sovereignty forces within the governing coalition, while conservative sectors abstained and the far-right Vox party voted against it. Solidarity organizations and representatives […]
A devastating fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship in Qingdao, China, claimed the lives of 25 people, prompting President Xi Jinping to order nationwide safety inspections and a thorough investigation into the incident. A catastrophic fire broke out this Tuesday on the cargo ship Ocean Melody while it was docked for repairs in the port […]
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has updated the death toll from the late-August floods to 1,367 confirmed bodies, with 5,133 people missing and over 7,000 citizens requiring urgent medical attention. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) raised the death toll from the devastating late-August floods to 1,367 confirmed bodies […]
Technology
Show allThe Business Software Alliance opposed the bills, saying they would create a California-specific AI standards regime. On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two artificial intelligence bills, Senate Bill 813 and Assembly Bill 1405, that his office described as first-in-the-nation safeguards. RELATED: OpenAI’s Artificial Intelligence Solves One of The Millennium Prize Problems “Senate […]
The work of two Spanish mathematicians was essential to finding a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem. On Wednesday, Spanish mathematicians Diego Cordoba and Luis Martinez Zoroa praised the recognition OpenAI has given to their contributions, which enabled its artificial intelligence agents to solve the Navier-Stokes equation, one of the Millennium Prize Problems. RELATED: Artificial Intelligence […]
The White House urged companies not to attend, warning that participation could be seen as support for European positions. On Wednesday, the first International Space Summit opened with nearly 120 foreign delegations discussing the future of space, from security and regulation to commercial development. But several major U.S. space companies were absent after reportedly coming […]
AI developers believe advanced systems could ultimately kill all humans, former Anthropic engineer warns. On Tuesday, a British engineer at Anthropic who has also worked for the past three years at OpenAI, the creator of the popular ChatGPT, resigned, saying that both companies “are not acting responsibly” and are “gambling with our lives.” RELATED: Major […]
The project is part of the national plan to reach approximately 2 GW of solar power by 2028. On Monday, Cuba inaugurated the El Algarrobo photovoltaic solar park in Guantanamo, with an installed capacity of 21,875 MWp, connected to the National Electric System (SEN). RELATED: Cuba Opens Ultra-Fast Solar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles The […]
Culture
Show allThe documentary ‘Naza’ features interviews with Israeli military officers about their destruction strategy. On Thursday, Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor premiered the documentary “Naza” at the Venice Film Festival, where they accused their country of committing systemic crimes in the Palestinian enclave. RELATED: Gaza Rubble Removal Could Destroy War Crimes Evidence, UN warns […]
The proposal seeks to strengthen the book ecosystem and support bookstores and publishers. On Wednesday, Mexico’s Ministry of Culture announced a zero-tax proposal for small and medium-sized bookstores, included in the 2027 Economic Package, with estimated tax benefits of between US$11 and US$14 million. RELATED: Mexico and Brazil Sign Tourism Cooperation Program Economic Culture Fund […]
It will be accompanied by parallel activities such as guided tours, talks, children’s workshops, storytelling, and masquerades. Costa Rica inaugurated the photographic exhibition “Casa Batllo by Gaudi: The Modernist Jewel of the Catalan Genius” in downtown San Jose, featuring 34 outdoor panels in the Plaza de la Cultura. RELATED: Costa Rican Film to Open Horizontes […]
It is narrated from the perspective of a person with a disability. The Brazilian film “London,” directed by Victor Di Marco and Marcio Picoli, was presented at the International Critics’ Week of the 83rd Venice Film Festival as a film that challenges traditional representations of disability in cinema. RELATED: Laura Poitras Brings ICE Protest Documentary […]
Discovered by a joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission, the tomb dates to the reign of King Djedkare Isesi. On Monday, Egypt announced the discovery of an over 4,000-year-old tomb dating to the late Fifth Dynasty (2494-2345 BC) at the Mariette Cemetery north of Saqqara, Giza Governorate, west of Cairo. RELATED: 22 Mexican Archaeological Pieces to Be […]
