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Venezuela Boosts Trade with ALBA and Cuba through Its Productive Engines
During his speech, the president invited several key officials, including Chancellor Yván Gil and ALBA-TCP’s Executive Secretary Jorge Arreaza, to prioritize this agenda in Venezuelan foreign policy. Related: President Nicolas Maduro Appoints New Leaders for the Productive Engines of the Seven Transformations Plan At the recent meeting of the Economic Council, the President of the […]
Cuba Rejects New Trump Measures and Defends Its Sovereignty
The statement also lashes out at Trump’s ambitions, describing him as an “emperor” with expansionist desires ranging from conquering Canada to stripping the Panama Canal. Related: Cuba’s Foreign Minister Welcomes U.S. Decision to Remove Cuba from Terrorism List, Calls It “Limited” and “Late” The Revolutionary Government of Cuba has issued a strong statement in response […]
Africa: Global Epicenter of Terrorism, Says UN
Africa has become the global epicenter of terrorism, accounting for over 6,000 deaths annually in the past three years, representing 59% of all global terrorism-related fatalities. This was highlighted by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed during a UN Security Council session focused on terrorism in Africa. Related:Nigeria: Death Toll from Tanker Explosion in Niger State […]
Israeli Forces Kill Six Palestinians, Injure 35 in Jenin Raid Amid the Ceasefire Negotiations
The Israeli military launched a violent assault on Jenin and its refugee camp, leaving six Palestinians dead and 35 injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Related:Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Marred by Israeli Sniper Attacks, Death Toll Continues to Rise Among the injured, 33 civilians were transported to Ibn Sina, Al-Amal, and Al-Shifa hospitals. […]
ALBA-TCP Rejects Trump’s Decision on Cuba and Defends its Sovereignty
ALBA-TCP also criticizes the policies of the Trump administration, describing them as “erratic, abusive, criminal, and illegal measures” that are imposed in a “totally brazen and unpunished” manner. Related: ALBA-TCP Celebrates Exclusion of Cuba From the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism The member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our […]
Israeli Forces Detain Seven Palestinians in West Bank Raids Despite Ceasefire Process
Israeli occupation forces detained seven Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday evening, targeting the governorates of Salfit and Hebron, according to local sources. Related:Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Marred by Israeli Sniper Attacks, Death Toll Continues to Rise Five of those detained were residents of Beit Kahel, west of Hebron, who were […]
Nigeria: Death Toll from Tanker Explosion in Niger State Rises to 98
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in Suleja, north-central Nigeria, has climbed to 98, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The tragedy occurred early Saturday when individuals attempted to transfer fuel from a crashed tanker to another truck using a generator, sparking a devastating explosion. Related:Nigeria: Army’s Clash with Boko Haram […]
Kenyan Police Intensify Anti-Gang Operations in Haiti
Kenyan police forces patrolled the streets of Port-au-Prince on Monday as part of their ongoing mission to combat gang violence in Haiti, which has devastated the Caribbean nation. Footage released by Haiti’s presidential office showed officers conducting ground patrols and deploying drones for aerial surveillance. Related:Haitian Government Takes Action to Support Victims of Deadly Attack […]
Mexico Not To Become a ‘Third Safe Country’: President Sheinbaum
She will insist that the U.S. deport migrants to their countries of origin rather than expelling them to Mexican territory. On Tuesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico will not act as a “third safe country” for the reception of non-Mexican migrants deported from the United States. RELATED: Mexico Not to Bow Its Head to […]
UN Human Rights Office in Colombia Condemns Violence in Catatumbo
Clashes between irregular armed forces have left at least 80 people dead and thousands displaced. On Tuesday, the Office in Colombia of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) condemned the situation in the Catatumbo region, where clashes between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and a dissident faction of the defunct Revolutionary Armed […]
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Show allDuring his speech, the president invited several key officials, including Chancellor Yván Gil and ALBA-TCP’s Executive Secretary Jorge Arreaza, to prioritize this agenda in Venezuelan foreign policy. Related: President Nicolas Maduro Appoints New Leaders for the Productive Engines of the Seven Transformations Plan At the recent meeting of the Economic Council, the President of the […]
Bolívar Digital will be headed by Calixto Ortega Sánchez with Christiam Hernández Verdecanna as secretary; Banca y Mercado de Valores will have Anabel Pereira Fernández as chief and Jimmy Berrios Ojeda as secretary; and Emprendimiento will be led by Sergio Lotartaro Tovar with Maryury Bargiela Álvarez serving as secretary. Related: Venezuela Starts 2025 with National […]
The statement also lashes out at Trump’s ambitions, describing him as an “emperor” with expansionist desires ranging from conquering Canada to stripping the Panama Canal. Related: Cuba’s Foreign Minister Welcomes U.S. Decision to Remove Cuba from Terrorism List, Calls It “Limited” and “Late” The Revolutionary Government of Cuba has issued a strong statement in response […]
ALBA-TCP also criticizes the policies of the Trump administration, describing them as “erratic, abusive, criminal, and illegal measures” that are imposed in a “totally brazen and unpunished” manner. Related: ALBA-TCP Celebrates Exclusion of Cuba From the U.S. List of State Sponsors of Terrorism The member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our […]
These supplies are intended to provide protection and assistance to men, women, and children who have suffered the consequences of violence in their communities of origin. Related: Venezuela Welcomes More Than 218 Colombian Displaced People Fleeing Armed Conflict The Bolivarian Government of Venezuela has made a significant humanitarian effort by sending two aid-filled bags to […]
World
Show allLebanon’s designated Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, announced progress in forming a government amidst ongoing speculation regarding its composition and proposed candidates. Related:Nawaf Salam, the New Prime Minister of Lebanon: A Shift Towards Reform Amid Political Crisis Following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Salam reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a cabinet in line with constitutional […]
The Israeli military launched a violent assault on Jenin and its refugee camp, leaving six Palestinians dead and 35 injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Related:Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Marred by Israeli Sniper Attacks, Death Toll Continues to Rise Among the injured, 33 civilians were transported to Ibn Sina, Al-Amal, and Al-Shifa hospitals. […]
Israeli occupation forces detained seven Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday evening, targeting the governorates of Salfit and Hebron, according to local sources. Related:Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Marred by Israeli Sniper Attacks, Death Toll Continues to Rise Five of those detained were residents of Beit Kahel, west of Hebron, who were […]
The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in Suleja, north-central Nigeria, has climbed to 98, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The tragedy occurred early Saturday when individuals attempted to transfer fuel from a crashed tanker to another truck using a generator, sparking a devastating explosion. Related:Nigeria: Army’s Clash with Boko Haram […]
Kenyan police forces patrolled the streets of Port-au-Prince on Monday as part of their ongoing mission to combat gang violence in Haiti, which has devastated the Caribbean nation. Footage released by Haiti’s presidential office showed officers conducting ground patrols and deploying drones for aerial surveillance. Related:Haitian Government Takes Action to Support Victims of Deadly Attack […]
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