Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role
She will depart at the end of August to become one of Trump’s top outside advisers. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of this month and become his outside adviser. RELATED: Trump, Netanyahu Hold White House Talks Amid Protests “Our […]
Russians Pay Tribute to Fidel Castro at Moscow Monument
Communist Party leader Zyuganov and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Cuba On Thursday, hundreds of Russians paid tribute to Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro at the foot of the monument in his honor, carrying Cuban flags and bouquets of red flowers. RELATED: Fidel Castro’s Centenary Pays Tribute To His Revolutionary Legacy “In […]
U.S. Secret Service Activates Covert Plan After Portable Missile Threat in Turkey
A credible threat of a portable missile attack forced the US Secret Service to execute a covert plan to change President Donald Trump's plane after the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Fidel Castro’s Selected Works Presented in Havana
The "Selected Works" of Fidel Castro Ruz, a 23-volume collection printed in Vietnam, was presented in Havana during the Commander's centenary as an editorial project that seeks to preserve his ideological legacy and build a bridge between generations.
Fidel Castro Honored in China on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
His birthday is being commemorated around the world with events honoring his lifelong struggle for justice for all humanity. The Jintai Art Museum in the Chinese capital hosted a ceremony this Thursday, August 13, marking the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth. Organized by the Cuban Embassy in China, the event brought together government representatives, […]
The flame for the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 was Lit in Tiahuanaco
The flame of the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 was lit in the pre-Hispanic citadel of Tiahuanaco through Andean rituals, reaffirming a tradition that links the culture of the Andean world with regional sport since 1978.
Peru’s Comptroller General Warns of Visitor Overload at Machu Picchu
Peru's Comptroller General warned that an excess of 91,836 uncounted visitors to Machu Picchu between 2024 and 2025 threatens the conservation of the historic sanctuary and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monsoon Rains and Cyclones Kill More Than 50 Across Asia
Millions have been evacuated in China, India, the Philippines and Myanmar as storms trigger widespread damage. So far in August, more than 50 people have died and millions have been forced to evacuate due to monsoon rains, cyclones and subsequent flooding in China, India, the Philippines and Myanmar. RELATED: Monsoon Leaves Another 21 Dead in […]
Trump Sued Over Truth Social Advance Access Sale
His posts often move financial markets with announcements about policy, military actions, and other decisions. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump was sued by two media organizations over a controversial service that sells faster access to his posts on Truth Social. RELATED: Trump’s Childhood Vaccine Policy is Sparking Controversy The lawsuit, filed in New York […]
Fidel Castro’s Centenary Pays Tribute To His Revolutionary Legacy
Reflecting the anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth, the data shows how his movements in health, literacy, and anti-colonialism transformed the Global South. August 13, 2026, marks the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth. He was a leader of the Cuban Revolution and governed the Caribbean nation for nearly five decades. RELATED: Cuba Opens International Colloquium […]
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 […]
Opinión
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allDomestic activities continue to expand despite the impact of June earthquakes. This week, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) presented its Macroeconomic Report on Venezuela for the first half of 2026. RELATED: The Great Mission Return to the Homeland Brings 192 Venezuelans Back The study estimates that the gross domestic product (GDP) of this South […]
This program aims to reintegrate the migrant population into the country’s productive and educationa processes. On Wednesday, 192 Venezuelans returned to their country on a flight that landed at Jose Antonio Anzoategui Airport, located in the city of Barcelona. RELATED: Venezuelan Government and Opposition Begin Dialogue Cycle with Agreements on TSJ Reform and Asset Recovery […]
The "Selected Works" of Fidel Castro Ruz, a 23-volume collection printed in Vietnam, was presented in Havana during the Commander's centenary as an editorial project that seeks to preserve his ideological legacy and build a bridge between generations.
They recalled his role in strengthening ties between Brazil and Cuba. This week, during the International Colloquium “Fidel Castro Ruz: Thought and Work” held in Havana, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a message of gratitude to Cuba on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the historic Latin American […]
His birthday is being commemorated around the world with events honoring his lifelong struggle for justice for all humanity. The Jintai Art Museum in the Chinese capital hosted a ceremony this Thursday, August 13, marking the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth. Organized by the Cuban Embassy in China, the event brought together government representatives, […]
World
Show allShe will depart at the end of August to become one of Trump’s top outside advisers. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of this month and become his outside adviser. RELATED: Trump, Netanyahu Hold White House Talks Amid Protests “Our […]
Communist Party leader Zyuganov and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Cuba On Thursday, hundreds of Russians paid tribute to Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro at the foot of the monument in his honor, carrying Cuban flags and bouquets of red flowers. RELATED: Fidel Castro’s Centenary Pays Tribute To His Revolutionary Legacy “In […]
Millions have been evacuated in China, India, the Philippines and Myanmar as storms trigger widespread damage. So far in August, more than 50 people have died and millions have been forced to evacuate due to monsoon rains, cyclones and subsequent flooding in China, India, the Philippines and Myanmar. RELATED: Monsoon Leaves Another 21 Dead in […]
His posts often move financial markets with announcements about policy, military actions, and other decisions. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump was sued by two media organizations over a controversial service that sells faster access to his posts on Truth Social. RELATED: Trump’s Childhood Vaccine Policy is Sparking Controversy The lawsuit, filed in New York […]
The Russian leader also pointed out that geopolitical tensions are rising in the Arctic. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned that NATO’s plans to deploy new weapons in the Asia-Pacific region pose a threat to Russia. RELATED: Putin Expands Russian Military and Reaffirms Support for Troops “We see that the potential for conflict is […]
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 allThe 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 […]
The offerings are made both in homes and urban businesses, as well as at sacred sites of Andean culture. On Saturday, the month of Pachamama, Mother Earth, began with traditional offerings that include sweets, medicinal plants, incense, and dried llama fetuses, symbols of gratitude and prosperity. RELATED: Powerful Lessons from Jorge Sanjinés Cinema That Changed […]
