The state oil company reported that a technical committee will investigate the causes of the incident, as well as emphasize that the accident does not affect the continuity of oil and gas operations in the west of the country. Photo: Radio Miraflores.

Six Injured in Venezuelan State-Owned Oil Company Explosion

Venezuela’s state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), reported on May 15, that an explosion at its Lamargas Compression Plant in Maracaibo, Zulia state, resulted in six workers sustaining injuries. The state company confirmed an investigation will be launched immediately to determine the specific causes of the incident. Emergency teams swiftly deployed to the […]

The W.H.O. allocated a half-million dollars from its emergency fund and sent medical supplies along with personal protective equipment to contain infections. Photo: EFE.

DRC Battles 17th Ebola Outbreak, W.H.O. Deploys Experts

The W.H.O. mobilized experts and funds to Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on May 15, to contain the 17th Ebola outbreak, which has 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) announced on May 15 that it has mobilized its experts to the Ituri province in the northeastern Democratic Republic of […]

The mission is based on a strong legal principle that declares the current siege of Gaza not as a legitimate maritime blockade, but as an engine of genocide and a prohibited form of collective punishment. Photo: Reuters.

Global Sumud Flotilla Finally Sails from Türkiye to Gaza, Defying Israeli Blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla embarked on its journey from Marmaris, Türkiye, on Thursday making its way towards Gaza. The departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla marks the beginning of the final and most critical stage of its journey to Gaza from diplomatic preparations to active humanitarian intervention, asserting a practical exercise of international law in […]

Internal displacement is reaching extreme levels, with some 9 million people forced to flee their homes by the end of March 2026. Photo: EFE.

Sudan Faces Severe Food Insecurity Amid Conflict: 19.5 Millon People Affected

UN agencies alert two in five Sudan’s people face acute food insecurity, aggravated by ongoing conflict, widespread displacement and severe malnutrition. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly declared this Friday that approximately 19.5 million people in Sudan, a figure representing two out […]

The central goal of the meeting is to reach a strong consensus among the 21 member economies. Photo: X/@ConsulMexSha.

China Hosts APEC Women and Economics Forum 2026

China is hosting the APEC Women and the Economy Forum 2026, which commenced this Friday, under the theme “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment and Fostering Common Prosperity in Asia-Pacific.” The crucial gathering aims to forge a robust consensus among the 21 member economies, defining actionable strategies that will enable women to capitalize on emerging opportunities within […]

Election Results in Peru Confirm Runoff Between Fujimori and Sanchez

The official count, now 100% complete, confirms a runoff election in the Peruvian presidential race between far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez.

Cuba Rejects U.S. Blockade and Military Threat at BRICS Meeting

The endless economic war against Cuba contradicts the validity of Washington’s 100-million aid offer. On Friday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez participated in the open session “Reforms of Global Governance and the Multilateral System,” held as part of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India. RELATED: Russia to Continue Aid to Cuba Amid U.S. Blockade: […]

Arbitration Court Rules in Favor of Russian Central Bank in Euroclear Case

Russia denounces use of frozen assets as illegal while Euroclear plans to appeal the ruling. On Friday, after a closed-door trial, the Moscow Arbitration Court ruled in favor of Russia’s Central Bank in its lawsuit against the Belgian depository Euroclear over the use of US$230 billion in assets without the consent of Russian authorities. RELATED: […]

Ethiopia Displays Its Digital Identification Program at ID4Africa 2026

The event, is focused on Digital Public Ecosystems and explores how digital identity acts as a fundamental pillar for inclusive and reliable transformation on the continent.

Colombia Prepares for the Arrival of El Niño in the Next Quarter

The Colombian government is warning about the early arrival and high intensity of the El Niño phenomenon, which increases the risk of a water crisis throughout the country.

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Argentina’s National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) formalized this Friday an administrative procedure, regulating private initiatives’ access to its extensive infrastructure, technical documentation and operational facilities. Argentina’s National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) formalizes private access, enabling U.S. companies to evaluate strategic nuclear facilities and uranium, aligning with critical mineral supply chain cooperation. This significant measure permits […]

View of the Ezeiza Atomic Center, headquarters of the RA-10 project and laboratories of the National Atomic Energy Commission. Photo: Argentinean Government.

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