Lionel Messi Retires: Argentina Announces Final Match
The Argentina’s Football Association (AFA) has officially announced the final match for Lionel Messi’s international career in a friendly match against Benin. Lionel Messi will have his farewell match with the Argentinean national team on October 6 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires city against Benin, a nation that has never faced Argentina before. […]
Indonesia Searches for 130 Missing After Ferry Disaster in Java Sea
Indonesia’s authorities are intensifying search and rescue operations to locate 130 people missing after the sinking of the ferry Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea on Sunday. The disaster occurred on Sunday, September 13, between the islands of Java and Borneo, when the vessel was affected by extreme weather conditions and strong waves up […]
DR Congo Faces Deadly Ebola Crisis: Over 3,500 Fatalities in 4 Months
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a grim milestone, with over 3,500 deaths recorded in just four months. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak that has now claimed over 3,500 lives. The epidemic, which was officially declared on May 15, 2026, continues […]
Venezuela Seeks Bilateral Diplomatic Renewal with UK’s Government
Venezuela and the United Kingdom are set to elevate their bilateral relations following a series of diplomatic talks aimed at restoring and strengthening ties between the two nations. The government of Venezuela announced this Tuesday that it has agreed to restore and strengthen diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom, focused on political dialogue, energy investment […]
Mexican Navy Increases Cocaine Seizures in 2026
The Mexican Navy increased cocaine seizures by 47.2 percent in 2026, while the federal government strengthens its security strategy through the capture of drug trafficking operatives and a significant reduction in homicides.
Venezuela and UNDP Collaborate on Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Plan
Venezuela and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are working together to rebuild the country after the devastating double earthquake that struck on July 24. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met with Michelle Muschett, the Regional Director of the UNDP, to discuss the recovery efforts after the deadly earthquakes that hit the country last June. […]
Bolivia Extends State of Exception Amid Protests Against Neoliberal Measures
The government of Bolivia, led by President Rodrigo Paz, has approved a decree to extend the state of exception for 90 days, a move widely criticized as an attempt to criminalize protests against neoliberal policies. The decree signed by the President Rodrigo Paz, justified by the national government as necessary due to persistent “risk factors” […]
Venezuela Reopens Specialized Orthotics and Prosthetics Laboratory
The renovated facility at the Arvelo National Rehabilitation Institute is expected to serve more than 1,600 patients a month. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez led the reopening of the “Lenin Molina Peñaloza” Orthotics and Prosthetics Laboratory, part of the Jose Arvelo National Rehabilitation Institute. RELATED: Venezuela and OPEC Fund Assess Partnerships to Address […]
Cuba Denounces Effects of U.S. Blockade at World Festival of Youth
The First Secretary of the UJC denounced the effects of the U.S. blockade on children at the World Festival of Youth and proposed international cooperation to defend Cuban sovereignty.
Venezuela and OPEC Fund Assess Partnerships to Address Climate Change
Science Minister Gil highlighted his country’s nuclear technology capabilities at the IAEA Conference in Vienna. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Science and Technology Minister Yvan Gil and Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, president of the OPEC Fund for International Development, met in Vienna, Austria. RELATED: Venezuela Accelerates Recovery Efforts in La Guaira They discussed various cooperation mechanisms focused on addressing […]
Sport
Show allThe Argentina’s Football Association (AFA) has officially announced the final match for Lionel Messi’s international career in a friendly match against Benin. Lionel Messi will have his farewell match with the Argentinean national team on October 6 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires city against Benin, a nation that has never faced Argentina before. […]
Latin America strengthens its presence in the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, with 14 first-time nominees among the 30 candidates—players who embody the spirit of baseball and its commitment to community service.
World Athletics announced that Nairobi will host the first World Athletics Championships in Africa in 2029, while Munich will host the event in 2031, marking a milestone for the sport on the continent.
International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons is making his first official visit to Cuba to strengthen sports cooperation and recognize the successful model of the Cuban Paralympic movement.
The Iranian wheelchair basketball team withdrew from the 2026 World Championship in Ottawa following Canada's delay in granting visas to four members of its coaching staff.
Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum led the official Cry of Independence ceremony on Tuesday night from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City’s Zócalo, commemorating the 216th anniversary of the start of Mexico’s independence movement before tens of thousands of attendees. She received the Mexican flag from an escort composed solely of female cadets. […]
A Venezuelan delegation participated Tuesday in a G20 ministerial meeting in Houston on energy abundance, held in the context of the South American country’s agreements with the United States, with acting President Delcy Rodríguez saying the alliance will allow a considerable increase in oil production. According to the organization, the energy agreement between Caracas and […]
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday, Sept. 15, declared a new 60-day state of emergency across eight provinces and three cantons, citing grave internal unrest and escalating criminal violence, under Executive Decree No. 498. The decree covers the provinces of El Oro, Esmeraldas, Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Pichincha, Santa Elena and Santo Domingo de los […]
Venezuela and the United Kingdom are set to elevate their bilateral relations following a series of diplomatic talks aimed at restoring and strengthening ties between the two nations. The government of Venezuela announced this Tuesday that it has agreed to restore and strengthen diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom, focused on political dialogue, energy investment […]
The Mexican Navy increased cocaine seizures by 47.2 percent in 2026, while the federal government strengthens its security strategy through the capture of drug trafficking operatives and a significant reduction in homicides.
World
Show allOver 100,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since July, with a mass exodus of 2,400 to Djibouti in just four days, as the conflict intensifies and humanitarian needs grow critical. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a stark warning about a severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where escalating violence has […]
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a grim milestone, with over 3,500 deaths recorded in just four months. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak that has now claimed over 3,500 lives. The epidemic, which was officially declared on May 15, 2026, continues […]
Indonesia’s authorities are intensifying search and rescue operations to locate 130 people missing after the sinking of the ferry Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea on Sunday. The disaster occurred on Sunday, September 13, between the islands of Java and Borneo, when the vessel was affected by extreme weather conditions and strong waves up […]
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, reversed his not-guilty plea this Tuesday and admitted to a single count of money laundering before a federal court in Miami, closing a legal saga that has spanned more than six years and two continents. As part of a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors, Saab agreed to surrender $195 million and […]
The new factory will produce TNT to meet needs of Finland, NATO, and Ukraine. On Tuesday, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced that the United States will provide US$20 million to build a TNT explosives plant in Finland that will supply the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). RELATED: Zakharova Denounces Efforts to Move Nuclear Weapons Closer […]
Technology
Show allAI systems could disrupt essential services and weaken safeguards against weapons of mass destruction. On Monday, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) threatens the rights to life, food, privacy, health, and security. RELATED: California Enacts Artificial Intelligence Auditing Laws “The current race toward […]
The "Passion for Knowledge" science outreach festival will bring together six Nobel laureates in the Basque Country to promote critical thinking and scientific culture.
The 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 […]
Culture
Show allThe 12th Ibero-American Meeting of Museums brings together professionals from the region in Santo Domingo to discuss the social appropriation of heritage, artificial intelligence, and the protection of biocultural territories.
Latin America is commemorating the 106th anniversary of the birth of Mario Benedetti, the Uruguayan poet, novelist, and political activist whose work became a defining voice of 20th-century literature and a touchstone for movements opposing dictatorship and foreign intervention across the region. Born on September 14, 1920, in Paso de los Toros, Uruguay, Mario Benedetti […]
The Madrid Festival of Ideas will bring together more than a hundred international intellectuals to analyze the body as a focal point of democracy, violence, and technology.
NAZA Gaza documentary wins Venice’s Special Jury Prize after a record 25-minute ovation, exposing alleged systems behind mass civilian deaths in Gaza. Related: Venice Festival: Israeli Filmmakers Reveal Zionist Crimes in Gaza NAZA Gaza Documentary Wins Special Jury Prize in Venice The NAZA Gaza documentary won the Special Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International […]
Afro-Mexican singer María Cristina Acosta will open the fifth edition of the Pachanga Antirracista in Mexico City, an event where she will speak out against the racist barriers that hindered her musical career in the 1960s.
