Brazil Faces Increased Wildfires Due to Super El Niño Phenomenon
Wildfires in the Brazilian Amazonia surged 74.2% in September 2026 compared with the same month last year, as a strengthening El Niño phenomenon drove drought conditions across the region, according to official data released Thursday by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) recorded 12,562 wildfires in the […]
The Final U.S. Coalition Exit Ended Two Decades of Operations in Iraq
Iraq assumes full responsibility for its national defense as foreign military forces complete their formal withdrawal. The invasion of Iraq in March 2003 by a United States-led coalition stands as one of the defining events of twenty-first-century geopolitics. RELATED: The U.S. Withdraws From Iraq After Decades of Occupation Launched under the banner of Operation Iraqi […]
Science, Women, and Research Beyond Reproduction
A Science magazine special reveals that women's health extends beyond reproduction, highlighting gaps in research regarding chronic pain, sex chromosomes, menopause, and the immune system that affect millions of women.
Brothers Stormed Mexican High School with Bladed Weapons and Explosives
After hearing the explosions, the residents of La Union entered the school and captured the attackers. On Thursday, two young Mexican men carried out an attack at High School 13 in La Union, in Torreon, in the state of Coahuila, where they killed the school’s deputy principal and left three people injured. RELATED: Thailand School […]
Ecuadorian Justice Court Grants Extradition of Daniel Salcedo and Ronald Herrera to the U.S.
Ecuador's National Court of Justice authorized the extradition to the United States of Daniel Salcedo and former agent Ronald Herrera, both linked to the investigation into the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio and wanted on drug trafficking and money laundering charges in New York.
Uruguay Marks International Day of Older Persons Amidst Population Aging
Uruguay, the country with the oldest population in Latin America, marks the International Day of Older Persons with activities aimed at promoting their rights, participation, and social inclusion.
Former Mexican President AMLO Reappears Publicly to Present New Book
Lopez Obrador also expressed views on the role of drug consumption in the decline of the United States. Through a video posted on social media on Wednesday, former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) reappeared in public to present a new book on which he had been working since leaving the Mexican presidency in 2024. […]
Brazil Renews “Rei Pelé” Training Center Concession for Santos
Brazil will retain public ownership of the “Rei Pelé” Training Center and allow Santos to manage it for four decades, subject to financial, sporting, and social commitments.
Cuba Faces Flight Suspensions Due to Jet A-1 Fuel Crisis
Few airlines are maintaining operations in Cuba due to a severe fuel crisis, while the U.S. imposes sanctions that exacerbate the country's situation.
French Students Put the Macron Administration in a Tight Spot
Demonstrations have spread nationwide, with school and university blockades, urban violence, and clashes with police. On Thursday, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called a crisis cabinet meeting amid growing student protests that have led to an increasing number of high schools and universities being blockaded, with fires at some of them and clashes with law […]
Sport
Show allBrazil will retain public ownership of the “Rei Pelé” Training Center and allow Santos to manage it for four decades, subject to financial, sporting, and social commitments.
Nairo Quintana will conclude his successful 17-year career on October 3 at the Giro dell'Emilia, leaving behind a historic legacy as the winner of the 2014 Giro d'Italia and the 2016 Vuelta a España.
The FIFA World Cup 2030, set to celebrate its centennial anniversary, will see a significant reduction in CONMEBOL qualification spots, as Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay secure automatic qualification as hosts. South America’s qualifying format for the 2030 World Cup will undergo a historic overhaul after Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay secured automatic berths as hosts of […]
Lionel Messi added an unprecedented honor to his storied football career on Wednesday, as the University of Buenos Aires’ Superior Council voted to award the Argentine national team captain its highest honorary distinction. The recognition will be formally presented on Tuesday, October 6, ahead of his farewell match with the Argentine national team at the […]
Russian rider Petr Rikunov (Wheeltop Rotor Chengdu) won the fourth stage of the 2026 Tour de Langkawi, which finished in the Cameron Highlands, while German rider Lennart Jasch (Tudor Pro Cycling) retained the orange leader's jersey.
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Show allWildfires in the Brazilian Amazonia surged 74.2% in September 2026 compared with the same month last year, as a strengthening El Niño phenomenon drove drought conditions across the region, according to official data released Thursday by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) recorded 12,562 wildfires in the […]
After hearing the explosions, the residents of La Union entered the school and captured the attackers. On Thursday, two young Mexican men carried out an attack at High School 13 in La Union, in Torreon, in the state of Coahuila, where they killed the school’s deputy principal and left three people injured. RELATED: Thailand School […]
Ecuador's National Court of Justice authorized the extradition to the United States of Daniel Salcedo and former agent Ronald Herrera, both linked to the investigation into the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio and wanted on drug trafficking and money laundering charges in New York.
Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro highlight their proposals on the final day of permitted campaigning ahead of Sunday’s vote. On Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right politician Flavio Bolsonaro, the two candidates with the greatest chances of competing for the Brazilian presidency, released their latest campaign videos on the final day […]
Uruguay, the country with the oldest population in Latin America, marks the International Day of Older Persons with activities aimed at promoting their rights, participation, and social inclusion.
World
Show allU.S. tightened its visa screening procedures starting October 1, 2026, expanding the categories subject to social media review to include I, TN and TD visas. Under the updated policy, applicants in these categories must now set their social media profiles to “public” or “open“, allowing consular officials to review their online activity as part of […]
A Science magazine special reveals that women's health extends beyond reproduction, highlighting gaps in research regarding chronic pain, sex chromosomes, menopause, and the immune system that affect millions of women.
Demonstrations have spread nationwide, with school and university blockades, urban violence, and clashes with police. On Thursday, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called a crisis cabinet meeting amid growing student protests that have led to an increasing number of high schools and universities being blockaded, with fires at some of them and clashes with law […]
Professor Qu Qiang discusses the implications of the Xi-Trump meeting in an exclusive interview with teleSUR. From the Taiwan question to the war in the Middle East, the rivalry between China and the United States now involves risks that go beyond trade and technological disputes and could have consequences for international security. RELATED: China Celebrates […]
President Xi paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the development of the People’s Republic of China. Hours before dawn on Thursday, Tian’anmen Square was already alive with anticipation. More than 100,000 people from across China gathered at the heart of Beijing to watch the national flag-raising ceremony as the People’s Republic of […]
Technology
Show allStudies suggest the moon’s subsurface ocean could support ancient metabolic systems. On Friday, Science Advances published two studies conducted by German universities suggesting that certain microorganisms could withstand the environmental conditions on Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons. RELATED: U.S. Faces Global Criticism After Deploying Weapons in Space This natural satellite is considered one of the […]
Among the central themes are new technologies for ocean research, including satellite observations and remote sensing. On Monday, Panama started hosting the Latin American Congress of Marine Sciences (Colacmar 2026), one of the region’s leading scientific gatherings dedicated to the study of oceans and marine ecosystems. RELATED: Scientists Identify New Plankton Species in the Panama […]
A study examined how non-lethal heat exposure affected telomeres in purple-crowned fairy-wrens. Hotter temperatures are causing hidden, cumulative cellular damage in wild birds that could contribute to population declines, according to research led by Australia’s Monash University. RELATED: Brazilian President to Visit Rio Grande do Sul for Climate Talks and Campaign Event The study examined […]
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Bessent vows that U.S.-China talks on AI and trade were successful. On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is forming an “Artificial Intelligence Force” and will announce an AI Czar in the near future. His goal is to preserve U.S. leadership in the development of this industry over the long term. […]
AI 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 […]
Culture
Show allThe Hay Festival is launching the Medellín39 call for entries to identify 39 Latin American writers under the age of 40; the selection will be announced in January 2027 as part of the UNESCO World Book Capital initiative.
The communist artist was best known for ‘The Curse of Malinche,’ an emblematic Latin American protest song. On Wednesday, singer-songwriter and activist Gabino Palomares, one of the leading figures of the Mexican “New Song”, died at age 76. RELATED: Mexico Reaffirms Support For Cuba at UN, Condemns Blockade “I received with deep sadness the news […]
The 28th Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2026 brings together literature, poetry and performing arts with more than 700 activities that consolidate the event as an Ibero-American cultural meeting point.
Yalitza Aparicio will be recognized for her career and contribution to Latino representation during the opening of GALIFF 2026.
Ceplan identifies the tourism recovery and global demand for sustainable travel as a strategic opportunity to diversify destinations, preserve heritage, and benefit communities, as the sector shows signs of revival driven primarily by the domestic market.
