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Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Infrastructure in Response to ATACMS Missile Launch
The Russian Defense Ministry stated that Ukraine’s military provocations will not go unanswered. On Wednesday, the Russian military attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including the country’s largest gas storage facility. RELATED: Ukraine Attacked Compressor Station on Turkstream Pipeline “One of the targets hit was the above-ground infrastructure of the largest underground gas storage facility in Stryi, […]
Russia Arrests Accomplices in Murder of Chemical and Biological Defence Chief
They rented a room in a hostel in the Moscow region to facilitate the assassin’s escape. On Thursday, Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for Russia’s Investigative Committee, confirmed that authorities detained two more accomplices in the murder of Gen. Igor Kirillov, who was the head of Russia’s Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Defense at the time of his […]
Mexico Rejects Trump’s Proposal of Creating Tariff Revenue Agency
President Sheinbaum said that her country is prepared for potential policy changes, including mass deportations. On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her disagreement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to create an external revenue service agency to collect tariff income from trading partners. RELATED: Trump’s Expansionist Claims Rejected by Leaders in Panama, Mexico, and […]
Canadian PM Trudeau Outlines Retaliatory Tariffs
Previously, Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian goods unless Canada tightens border security. On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined retaliatory tariffs covering about 150 billion Canadian dollars (US$105 billion) worth of U.S. goods. RELATED: Canada’s Liberal Party to Choose Its New Leader in March He met with provincial […]
German Economy Contracts for 2nd Consecutive Year in 2024
Price-adjusted gross domestic product declined by 0.2 percent. This follows a 0.3-percent contraction in 2023. On Wednesday, the Federal Statistical Office published a report showing that Germany’s economy shrank for the second year in a row in 2024, heightening concerns about the recovery prospects of Europe’s largest economy amid persistent struggles. RELATED: Germany and the […]
Norway Hosts Global Meeting to Advance Two-State Solution in Middle East
‘The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality,’ FM Eide said. On Wednesday, Norway hosted a high-level meeting to reinforce international backing for the two-state solution in the Middle East, address the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and strengthen Palestinian state-building efforts. RELATED: Gaza Under Siege: Dozens Killed in […]
President Maduro Rejects Viral Challenges and Calls to Protect Venezuelan Youth from Social Networks
“Practically the whole society is watching this. It is one of the big issues, and here in Venezuela, we will ensure and reiterate our commitment to protecting the country’s children,” he added. Related: President Maduro Announces Economic Growth and New Measures to Boost Foreign Trade in Venezuela Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, expressed his firm rejection […]
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Welcomes U.S. Decision to Remove Cuba from Terrorism List, Calls It “Limited” and “Late”
“The ultimate goal of defeating the Revolution has failed,” he said, arguing that the measures imposed sought to cause economic and social collapse in the Caribbean country. Related: U.S. Removes Cuba from the List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, spoke on Wednesday about the U.S. government’s recent decision to remove […]
WHO Reports Outbreak of Marburg Virus in Tanzania
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This alarming development comes just weeks after neighboring Rwanda declared its own outbreak of the deadly virus officially over. The Marburg virus, a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever with a fatality rate of […]
Chile: Homicides Surge in Santiago as Organized Crime Grips Metropolitan Area
A new report from the Chilean Public Prosecutor’s Office reveals a disturbing 13% increase in homicides in the Metropolitan Region during 2024 compared to the previous year, underscoring the growing crisis of violence fueled by organized crime and social inequalities. The report, which documents a rise from 1,354 homicide cases in 2023 to 1,533 in […]
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Show all‘Guyana is stealing Venezuela’s oil, gas, and gold,’ Vice President Rodriguez denounced. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez accused Guyana of illegally seizing natural resources belonging to the Bolivarian nation. RELATED: President Maduro Warns CARICOM About SouthCom’s Provocations in Guyana “Guyana is stealing Venezuela’s oil, gas, and gold. It is also devastating the environment […]
President Sheinbaum said that her country is prepared for potential policy changes, including mass deportations. On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her disagreement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to create an external revenue service agency to collect tariff income from trading partners. RELATED: Trump’s Expansionist Claims Rejected by Leaders in Panama, Mexico, and […]
“Practically the whole society is watching this. It is one of the big issues, and here in Venezuela, we will ensure and reiterate our commitment to protecting the country’s children,” he added. Related: President Maduro Announces Economic Growth and New Measures to Boost Foreign Trade in Venezuela Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, expressed his firm rejection […]
“The ultimate goal of defeating the Revolution has failed,” he said, arguing that the measures imposed sought to cause economic and social collapse in the Caribbean country. Related: U.S. Removes Cuba from the List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, spoke on Wednesday about the U.S. government’s recent decision to remove […]
A new report from the Chilean Public Prosecutor’s Office reveals a disturbing 13% increase in homicides in the Metropolitan Region during 2024 compared to the previous year, underscoring the growing crisis of violence fueled by organized crime and social inequalities. The report, which documents a rise from 1,354 homicide cases in 2023 to 1,533 in […]
World
Show allThe Russian Defense Ministry stated that Ukraine’s military provocations will not go unanswered. On Wednesday, the Russian military attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including the country’s largest gas storage facility. RELATED: Ukraine Attacked Compressor Station on Turkstream Pipeline “One of the targets hit was the above-ground infrastructure of the largest underground gas storage facility in Stryi, […]
They rented a room in a hostel in the Moscow region to facilitate the assassin’s escape. On Thursday, Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for Russia’s Investigative Committee, confirmed that authorities detained two more accomplices in the murder of Gen. Igor Kirillov, who was the head of Russia’s Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Defense at the time of his […]
Previously, Trump threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian goods unless Canada tightens border security. On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined retaliatory tariffs covering about 150 billion Canadian dollars (US$105 billion) worth of U.S. goods. RELATED: Canada’s Liberal Party to Choose Its New Leader in March He met with provincial […]
Price-adjusted gross domestic product declined by 0.2 percent. This follows a 0.3-percent contraction in 2023. On Wednesday, the Federal Statistical Office published a report showing that Germany’s economy shrank for the second year in a row in 2024, heightening concerns about the recovery prospects of Europe’s largest economy amid persistent struggles. RELATED: Germany and the […]
‘The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality,’ FM Eide said. On Wednesday, Norway hosted a high-level meeting to reinforce international backing for the two-state solution in the Middle East, address the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and strengthen Palestinian state-building efforts. RELATED: Gaza Under Siege: Dozens Killed in […]
Technology
Show allThe mission seeks to enhance understanding of the Moon’s environment and support future human missions to its surface. On early Wednesday, SpaceX launched two robotic lunar landers developed by two countries to the Moon on one rocket. RELATED: NASA’s Parker Space Probe Approaches the Sun The two landers are the Blue Ghost lander from U.S. […]
By pressuring others to choose between the U.S. and China, the Biden administration risks alienating key partners. On Monday, major U.S. tech firms and industry groups slashed President Joe Biden’s sweeping new controls on AI chip exports, which could severely damage America’s global competitiveness in AI technology and tech market leadership. RELATED: Tech Giants Voice […]
However, this development is not without challenges; issues related to accuracy, interpretability of results, data privacy, and ethical considerations in the use of AI in medicine must be addressed. Related: Xinhua’s Top 10 International News Stories in 2024 China has opened its first testing and verification center for large-scale AI models in medicine, located in […]
It will be able to take unprecedented measurements that have the potential to transform our understanding of the Sun. On Tuesday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the 685-kilogram Parker Solar Probe will position itself approximately six million kilometers (3.7 million miles) from the Sun’s surface. RELATED: SpaceX Completes Starship’s 6th Test […]
In April, Biden enacted a law that gives ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok, citing national security concerns. On Monday, TikTok asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a law that would ban the video-sharing app if ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, doesn’t sell it to a non-Chinese buyer by Jan. 19. RELATED: Donald Trump […]
Sport
Show allThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s team dominated with authority the World Weightlifting Championships, held in Manama, capital of Bahrain, with a balance of 45 medals, 26 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze. RELATED: China Taipei Triumphs in Premier 12: A Milestone Win Against Japan The DPRK’s halters were featured in a medal game where […]
In the fifth inning, they scored four decisive runs thanks to two home runs: one from Chia-Cheng Lin and another from Chieh-Hsien Chen, who brought two teammates home. The China Taipei pitching was equally impressive. Related: Cuba Leads the World Ranking of Baseball 5 China Taipei’s baseball team won the Premier 12 tournament by beating […]
The Venezuelan team is tied with Bolivia in 7th place, which gives it the right to play the play-off. Venezuela remains in the fight to qualify for its first World Cup after drawing 1-1 in a duel against Brazil at the Monumental de Maturin stadium, home of the Vintotinto team in the South American qualifiers. […]
Haila Gonzalez and Briandy Molina were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2nd World Cup. On Thursday, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced that Cuba has risen to number one in the world baseball rankings after winning the World Cup this month in Hong Kong. RELATED: Baseball, from the US To Cuba and […]
In Italy, he is developing a career as an athlete and training with the best. The Colombian refugee Amelio Castro is competing in Paris 2024 as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team, the largest in history with eight members. He lives in Rome and spends much of his time training with his heroes, including […]
Culture
Show allSo far, over 4,000 titles have been removed from public and school libraries across the United States. In Western countries, literary censorship is making firm strides in 2024. The rise of far-right parties, ideological polarization, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies are targeting children’s books, revised works with inclusive perspectives, and masterpieces by authors such as Federico García […]
‘No Other Land’ was co-directed by Palestinian Basel Adra and Israeli Yuval Abraham. Five years of recording Israeli aggression and occupation in a Palestinian community in the occupied West Bank form the foundation of a multi-award-winning documentary that is now looking to the Oscars. Its creators hope international recognition can help push for change in […]
The Colombian Nobel Prize winner’s most famous novel has been translated into 46 languages. On Wednesday, “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, the highly anticipated series based on the masterpiece by Colombian Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, premieres on Netflix. For the first time, this production brings the magical universe of Macondo to screens worldwide. RELATED: […]
The source added that the Guest of Honor National Region will be the Colombian Pacific, from where creators will arrive with ancestral stories, songs, dances, plays and contemporary dance. On Friday, the International Festival of Living Arts FIAV is set to begin today in Bogotá with the presence of more than 400 artists of various […]
The system of institutionalized racial segregation was established in South Africa after the Second World War. It was finally eradicated in the early 1990s