Shield of the Americas Systematically Expands U.S. Military Control
SOUTHCOM’s cross-border surveillance operations put LATAM security operations under Washington’s coordination. The Shield of the Americas, operationally known as the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), marks a shift in United States security policy across the Western Hemisphere. RELATED:Cuba Slams ‘Shield of the Americas’ as Threat to Latin American Sovereignty Functioning under the operational coordination of […]
U.S. Seeks Social Unrest in Cuba: FM Rodriguez
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced that Washington's maximum pressure policy seeks to economically suffocate Cuba in order to provoke a social explosion in a context of energy crisis and unprecedented economic contraction on the island.
Dominican Republic Expels Nine Cuban Diplomats and the World Reacts
On Thursday, the Dominican Republic’s Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of nine Cuban diplomats and their families, who will have seven days to leave the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mirex) issued a brief statement that did not detail the reasons for the decision. RELATED: Dominican Republic and Mexico Sign Three‑Year Energy Research and […]
Lula Seeks to Contact Trump Directly to Prevent Interference in Brazilian Elections
The Brazilian president announced that he is arranging a phone call with Donald Trump to ask him not to interfere in Brazil's October presidential elections, amid escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Swedish Exmodel Sues France Over Denial of Justice in Epstein-Linked Case
Ebba Karlsson Says Authorities Failed to Act on Fears That Daniel Siad Could Be Killed Before He Could Face Investigation. On Thursday, outlet BFMTV reported that Swedish exmodel Ebba Karlsson has decided to sue the French state for “denial of justice” following the death of Daniel Siad, whom she accused of rape and who was […]
Santiago de Cuba paid tribute to Fidel Castro on the centenary of his birth
Santiago de Cuba paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the centenary of his birth with the massive participation of the people in the Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
French Constitutional Council Strikes Down Key Article of Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Blanket Prohibition Disproportionately Restricts Freedom of Expression and Lacks Sufficient Privacy Safeguards. On Friday, France’s Constitutional Council struck down the main article of a law adopted July 21 to ban social media use by children under 15, saying its provisions constitute a “disproportionate” attack on freedom of expression. RELATED: Norway Moves Forward With Social Media […]
Afghanistan: Taliban Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Return to Power Amid Humanitarian Crisis
The Taliban regime commemorates five years since its return to power in Kabul with expanded celebrations, in a context of persistent humanitarian crisis and timid progress towards international diplomatic recognition.
Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Resume White House Ballroom Construction
He seeks to overturn ruling that halted construction until the White House obtains congressional authorization. On Friday, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately resume construction of the ballroom at the White House after a court halted the work a week ago. RELATED: […]
Chadian President Grants Pardon to Opposition Leader Masra
The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, granted a presidential pardon to opposition leader Succès Masra and eight GCAP leaders.
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 allColombia’s earthquake death toll has risen to 288, with 202 people still missing and more than 145,000 affected across 15 departments. Thousands of homes and critical infrastructure have been damaged.
On Thursday, the Dominican Republic’s Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of nine Cuban diplomats and their families, who will have seven days to leave the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mirex) issued a brief statement that did not detail the reasons for the decision. RELATED: Dominican Republic and Mexico Sign Three‑Year Energy Research and […]
The Brazilian president announced that he is arranging a phone call with Donald Trump to ask him not to interfere in Brazil's October presidential elections, amid escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Previously, U.S. War Secretary Hegseth announced the possible implementation of ‘joint military operations’ in Colombia. On Friday, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he wants to implement a “Marshall Plan” to carry out reconstruction efforts in Choco, the department where the epicenter of the earthquake that struck Aug. 10 was located. RELATED: Colombia Earthquake […]
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced that Washington's maximum pressure policy seeks to economically suffocate Cuba in order to provoke a social explosion in a context of energy crisis and unprecedented economic contraction on the island.
World
Show allThe quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km at 5:58am on Saturday, Indonesia time. The epicentre of the shallow quake was 68km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Ebba Karlsson Says Authorities Failed to Act on Fears That Daniel Siad Could Be Killed Before He Could Face Investigation. On Thursday, outlet BFMTV reported that Swedish exmodel Ebba Karlsson has decided to sue the French state for “denial of justice” following the death of Daniel Siad, whom she accused of rape and who was […]
Santiago de Cuba paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the centenary of his birth with the massive participation of the people in the Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
Blanket Prohibition Disproportionately Restricts Freedom of Expression and Lacks Sufficient Privacy Safeguards. On Friday, France’s Constitutional Council struck down the main article of a law adopted July 21 to ban social media use by children under 15, saying its provisions constitute a “disproportionate” attack on freedom of expression. RELATED: Norway Moves Forward With Social Media […]
The Taliban regime commemorates five years since its return to power in Kabul with expanded celebrations, in a context of persistent humanitarian crisis and timid progress towards international diplomatic recognition.
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 allMexican 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 […]
She Was a Beloved Figure of Cuban Stage and Screen for More Than Six Decades. On Monday, popular Cuban television, film, radio and theater actress Paula Ali died in Havana at the age of 90, according to the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC). RELATED: Cuba Works to Recover Electrical System Following […]
