Sheinbaum Rebukes Argentine Journalist’s Defense of Hate Speech
The Mexican president refuses to accept the excuse of ‘sports jokes’ as justification for systemic prejudice. In the landscape of mass media, the line between regional sports rivalry and deep-seated social prejudice is often blurred by figures who command significant airtime, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no exception. RELATED:The 2026 World Cup Highlights […]
SouthCom Head Arrives in Ecuador to Review Joint Security Operations
General Donovan presented joint operations to strengthen security on the northern border. On Wednesday, General Francis L. Donovan, head of U.S. Southern Command (SouthCom), arrived in Ecuador to review joint security operations with Ecuadorian military personnel, particularly in the coastal province of Esmeraldas, which borders Colombia. RELATED: Ecuador Drops Rules on U.S. Military Personnel Entry […]
French Company Suspends Shipments to Cuba Following U.S. Executive Order
Among the affected shipments is one containing more than 3.5 million syringes and needles for the healthcare system. On Wednesday, the French shipping company CMA CGM suspended shipments to Cuba following U.S. Executive Order 14404, leaving dozens of containers of medical supplies destined for the island stranded in Kingston, Jamaica. RELATED: Cuba Denounces U.S. Blockade […]
Italy Upholds Life Sentences in Saman Abbas Honor Killing Case
Final ruling confirms convictions of parents in the murder of Pakistani teenager who refused a forced marriage. On Wednesday, the Italian Supreme Court rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers for the killers of Pakistani teenager Saman Abbas, who died at age 18 after refusing a forced marriage to a relative in Pakistan. RELATED: Kenyan […]
Croatian Football Federation Asks FIFA for Explanations On Its Elimination
The federation questioned why, after VAR intervention, Portugal was awarded a penalty that allowed them to tie the game. On Wednesday, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) sent a letter to FIFA requesting explanations for refereeing and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that influenced their elimination. RELATED: Croatia Eliminates Panama to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive […]
The ‘Publish or Perish’ Culture Should Not Shape Scientific Research: UNESCO
Among the reforms are changes to scientific rewards, expanded equitable access, and connecting science with policy decisions. On Monday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented the report “Science at a Turning Point,” recommending a reform of the reward system for scientific research, which is dominated by a “publish or perish” culture. […]
Russian Aid Reaches Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes
Russia has delivered its first humanitarian aid shipment to Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes, while recovery operations under the Venezuela Rises program continue with support from Türkiye.
International Network Demands Release of Argentine Indigenous Leader Milagro Sala
SOVINTERN cites health concerns and calls for immediate humanitarian action. On Wednesday, the International Network of the New Socialism of the 21st Century (SOVINTERN) issued a statement demanding the immediate release of Milagro Sala, an Argentine Indigenous leader who founded the Tupac Amaru Neighborhood Organization in Jujuy province in the late 1990s. RELATED: Argentine Government […]
Astronomers Discover New Exoplanet 63 Light-Years From Earth
Newly identified gas giant is the faintest exoplanet ever directly imaged from earth. On Wednesday, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) announced that a team of astronomers discovered an exoplanet, named Beta Pictoris d, located about 63 light-years from Earth. RELATED: NASA Sets Roman Space Telescope Launch for No Earlier Than Aug. 30 Detected with the […]
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The federation questioned why, after VAR intervention, Portugal was awarded a penalty that allowed them to tie the game. On Wednesday, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) sent a letter to FIFA requesting explanations for refereeing and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that influenced their elimination. RELATED: Croatia Eliminates Panama to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive […]
Spain defeated France 2-0 this Tuesday at Dallas Stadium to secure its place in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, delivering a masterclass in tactical organization and finishing efficiency. The Spanish squad led by Coach Luis de la Fuente imposed its conditions through sustained ball possession and midfield control throughout the 90 minutes […]
Among the confirmed artists are actor Tom Cruise, singers Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini. On Tuesday, FIFA announced that international stars from the world of music and entertainment will participate in the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, next Sunday, at MetLife Stadium. RELATED: World Cup Hosts Step Up Plans in Final Phase Preparations […]
England and Argentina will play the second semifinal on Wednesday. On Monday, FIFA announced that it is working with authorities in Atlanta, the host city for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, to guarantee robust security measures and ensure the match unfolds in a “peaceful” atmosphere both on and off the field. RELATED: […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allGeneral Donovan presented joint operations to strengthen security on the northern border. On Wednesday, General Francis L. Donovan, head of U.S. Southern Command (SouthCom), arrived in Ecuador to review joint security operations with Ecuadorian military personnel, particularly in the coastal province of Esmeraldas, which borders Colombia. RELATED: Ecuador Drops Rules on U.S. Military Personnel Entry […]
More than 30,000 security personnel remain deployed as authorities continue assistance for affected families. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez led a meeting with state security agencies to assess logistical deployments, relief efforts, and protection for families affected by the June 24 earthquakes. RELATED: Russian Aid Reaches Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes The working meeting […]
Among the affected shipments is one containing more than 3.5 million syringes and needles for the healthcare system. On Wednesday, the French shipping company CMA CGM suspended shipments to Cuba following U.S. Executive Order 14404, leaving dozens of containers of medical supplies destined for the island stranded in Kingston, Jamaica. RELATED: Cuba Denounces U.S. Blockade […]
Brazil seeks to ease shortages worsened by the U.S. oil blockade. On Tuesday, Cuba received the first 16 of 48 tons of powdered milk donated by Brazil to help ease shortages caused by the U.S. oil blockade. RELATED: Cuba Registers Third Total Blackout in Eight Days The first shipment arrived at Antonio Maceo International Airport […]
Russia has delivered its first humanitarian aid shipment to Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes, while recovery operations under the Venezuela Rises program continue with support from Türkiye.
World
Show allIt struck workshops for medium-range drones operated by the Ukrjet company. On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said its forces attacked ports in the Odesa region for the second consecutive day, where three people were killed and three others were injured. RELATED: Zakharova Warns Coalition of the Willing Against Deploying Troops to Ukraine “As a […]
Final ruling confirms convictions of parents in the murder of Pakistani teenager who refused a forced marriage. On Wednesday, the Italian Supreme Court rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers for the killers of Pakistani teenager Saman Abbas, who died at age 18 after refusing a forced marriage to a relative in Pakistan. RELATED: Kenyan […]
Any foreign military deployment in Ukraine would be considered a legitimate target. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reminded countries making up the “Coalition of the Willing” that aggressions against Russia have failed throughout history. RELATED: The Coalition of The Willing Is a Coalition of Warmongers: Russia “Those plotting a new so-called campaign […]
If the European legislative framework is finalized on schedule, the digital euro could be launched as legal tender by 2029. On Tuesday, the European Central Bank (ECB) shortlisted 36 payment service providers from across the eurozone to participate in trials of the digital euro. Analysts said that this move marks a key step in the […]
The ICC has opened investigations into atrocities in Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America. On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen reaffirmed the Dutch government’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Washington announced a broad campaign to “dismantle the threat” posed by the Hague-based tribunal to U.S. sovereignty. RELATED: Hungary Withdrawals From International Criminal […]
Technology
Show allAmong the reforms are changes to scientific rewards, expanded equitable access, and connecting science with policy decisions. On Monday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented the report “Science at a Turning Point,” recommending a reform of the reward system for scientific research, which is dominated by a “publish or perish” culture. […]
Newly identified gas giant is the faintest exoplanet ever directly imaged from earth. On Wednesday, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) announced that a team of astronomers discovered an exoplanet, named Beta Pictoris d, located about 63 light-years from Earth. RELATED: NASA Sets Roman Space Telescope Launch for No Earlier Than Aug. 30 Detected with the […]
The GPT-5.6 family includes three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna. On Thursday, U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced the general availability of GPT-5.6, its latest family of AI models, after a rollout was delayed last month at the U.S. government’s request over cybersecurity concerns. RELATED: U.S. War Department Signs Artificial Intelligence Contracts with Tech Giants […]
The remains of ‘Wakrayampi’ were discovered in 2018 by residents of a community in the Napo province. This week, IKIAM University announced that its researchers have identified the first dinosaur fossil ever recorded in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a titanosaur sauropod that lived in the region about 67 million years ago. RELATED: Extinction of Indigenous Languages […]
It will study billions of galaxies, dark energy, and exoplanets. On Wednesday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, with a field of view at least 100 times greater than that of the Hubble Space Telescope, will be launched aboard a SpaceX rocket no earlier than Aug. […]
Culture
Show allVisitors will explore Mexican archaeological sites and Cuban colonial cities and monuments. Travel agencies Turismo Popular, Taino Tours, and Prelasa Tours signed a collaboration agreement in Mexico City to strengthen multi-destination tourism between Cuba and Mexico. RELATED: Mexico and Cuba Sign 2025-2028 Tourism Cooperation Program The signing ceremony took place at the Benny More Cultural […]
The event gathers more than 600 activities and some 20 routes across six areas of La Paz. On Saturday, La Paz celebrated its “Long Night of Museums,” a cultural event that draws thousands of visitors to explore spaces such as the Italian marble side altars, the chapter house, and the main altar. RELATED: Bolivia Reopens […]
The Mexican government has recovered 3,716 archaeological and historical pieces from multiple countries under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s repatriation strategy for the memory and identity of the peoples, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) reported, with the effort carrying the motto “My heritage is not for sale.” Among the returned objects are a Mixtec […]
The streaming platform Spotify detailed how Mexican fans generated a significant impact on digital plays of rock and regional Mexican classics during the World Cup.
Mexico's Supreme Court has resumed jurisdiction to determine whether the 1984 decree declaring all of Frida Kahlo's work an artistic monument can prevent the permanent export of pieces belonging to private collectors.
