Bolivia’s Senate Approves $1.9 Billion IMF Loan
Bolivia’s Senate sanctioned a $1.9 billion financial agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday to back the economic reforms of Rodrigo Paz’s right-wing government. The measure was approved in an ordinary session by more than two-thirds of those present and is now ready to be sent to the Executive Branch for promulgation. The […]
UK Jury Clears Sarah Cotte After Backing Palestinian Resistance in University Speech
Sarah Cotte, a prominent activist, was found not guilty in a high-profile trial that spanned over two and a half years. The verdict, delivered on October 9, 2023, brought relief to Cotte, her family, and supporters who had stood by her throughout the lengthy legal battle. A jury at London’s Central Criminal Court, the Old […]
Drone Strikes Cooling Tower at Russia’s Kursk-2 Nuclear Plant
A drone attributed by Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the cooling tower of power unit No. 1 at Russia’s Kursk-2 nuclear power plant on Thursday, causing minor damage without affecting operations. Rosatom said in a statement released Friday that the enemy drone detonated on impact on September 17. The unit, […]
South Korea’s President Rejects Washington’s Calls for Military Support in Iran War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that his country will not deploy troops or military resources to join the U.S.-led war against Iran, in response to Washington’s calls for support for its military operations in West Asia. “There will be no deployment that involves entering the war. I can assure you of that […]
U.S. President Trump Bans Major News Outlets from White House
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that an immediate ban on three major news outlets from accessing the White House, citing what he called their recurring spread of fake news -the latest move in a broader pattern of friction between his administration and the press. The move, which targets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, has […]
Venezuelan Government, 2015 Ex-Deputies Delegations Conclude Second Day of Talks
Venezuela’s government and the 2015 National Assembly wrapped the second day of talks in Caracas on Friday, creating a Technical Table for Freedom of Expression. The delegations of the Government National and the National Assembly of 2015 concluded the second day of negotiations on Friday, marking the second cycle of the dialogue table in Caracas. […]
Colombian Senator Denounces Insufficient Budget for Post-quake Reconstruction
Colombia faces significant challenges in post-earthquake reconstruction as the Senate debates this Friday the 2027 budget, with critics highlighting insufficient funds for housing repair and reconstruction. The Colombian Senate is currently debating the 2027 budget amidst intense criticism over the lack of funds allocated for post-earthquake reconstruction. Senator Alejandro Ocampo, from the Historic Pact bloc, […]
Cuba Activates Protocols to Restore Power Grid, Investigates Causes
Cuba’s national power grid experienced a total blackout on Friday, prompting the National Electric Union (UNE) to investigate the causes and initiate restoration protocols. The National Electric Union (UNE) announced via social media that it is actively investigating the causes of the blackout and has activated emergency protocols to restore power, assuring that it will […]
FIFA Reserve Funds: UEFA and Concacaf Call for Financial Reevaluation
UEFA and Concacaf have called on FIFA to revisit its financial reserves this Friday, questioning the necessity of selling stakes in international tournaments to meet financial commitments. UEFA and Concacaf have jointly urged the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to reevaluate its financial reserves, questioning the need to sell stakes in international tournaments to […]
The United Kingdom Faces Regional Separatism
Decades of industrial decline and austerity fuel public distrust in central UK institutions. The United Kingdom is often presented as a permanent, unitary nation-state comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, constitutional history and political economy show that it is an asymmetrical union formed through specific historical agreements. RELATED:Party Leaders in Scotland, Wales, Northern […]
Sport
Show allUEFA and Concacaf have called on FIFA to revisit its financial reserves this Friday, questioning the necessity of selling stakes in international tournaments to meet financial commitments. UEFA and Concacaf have jointly urged the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to reevaluate its financial reserves, questioning the need to sell stakes in international tournaments to […]
The United States national team will begin a new preparation cycle for the 2030 World Cup with a 28-player squad, including 11 players who could make their debuts in the upcoming matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.
Kylian Mbappé, captain of Real Madrid, along with teammates Vinícius Jr. and Ibrahima Konaté, made a bold statement about the migrant crisis in Spain by folding and removing their LaLiga jerseys before a match against Elche. This gesture was a response to the league’s campaign regarding the situation in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave where over […]
Venezuela’s catching prospect Ethan Salas made Major League Baseball history on September 17, becoming the youngest catcher ever to hit two home runs in a single game, powering the San Diego Padres to a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in just his ninth career appearance. Ethan Salas, the Venezuelan prospect signed […]
Paraguay came from behind to defeat Argentina 2–1 on Matchday 1 of Group B in the men's under-19 football tournament at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games.
Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allBolivia’s Senate sanctioned a $1.9 billion financial agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday to back the economic reforms of Rodrigo Paz’s right-wing government. The measure was approved in an ordinary session by more than two-thirds of those present and is now ready to be sent to the Executive Branch for promulgation. The […]
Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Costa Rican Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera on Friday of subordination to United States policy over his claim that diplomatic relations between the two countries have been broken. In a statement, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said it learned the day before through press reports of Tovar’s remark to the […]
Venezuela’s government and the 2015 National Assembly wrapped the second day of talks in Caracas on Friday, creating a Technical Table for Freedom of Expression. The delegations of the Government National and the National Assembly of 2015 concluded the second day of negotiations on Friday, marking the second cycle of the dialogue table in Caracas. […]
Colombia faces significant challenges in post-earthquake reconstruction as the Senate debates this Friday the 2027 budget, with critics highlighting insufficient funds for housing repair and reconstruction. The Colombian Senate is currently debating the 2027 budget amidst intense criticism over the lack of funds allocated for post-earthquake reconstruction. Senator Alejandro Ocampo, from the Historic Pact bloc, […]
Cuba’s national power grid experienced a total blackout on Friday, prompting the National Electric Union (UNE) to investigate the causes and initiate restoration protocols. The National Electric Union (UNE) announced via social media that it is actively investigating the causes of the blackout and has activated emergency protocols to restore power, assuring that it will […]
World
Show allA drone attributed by Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the cooling tower of power unit No. 1 at Russia’s Kursk-2 nuclear power plant on Thursday, causing minor damage without affecting operations. Rosatom said in a statement released Friday that the enemy drone detonated on impact on September 17. The unit, […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that his country will not deploy troops or military resources to join the U.S.-led war against Iran, in response to Washington’s calls for support for its military operations in West Asia. “There will be no deployment that involves entering the war. I can assure you of that […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that an immediate ban on three major news outlets from accessing the White House, citing what he called their recurring spread of fake news -the latest move in a broader pattern of friction between his administration and the press. The move, which targets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, has […]
Despite threats and provocations, the first day of Russian parliamentary elections saw a participation rate of 29.43%, with significant turnout in Chechnya and Tuvá. Despite various attempts at disruption, including threats against election commission members and false bomb alerts, the voting process proceeded smoothly in the first day. The president of the Central Election Commission, […]
Sarah Cotte, a prominent activist, was found not guilty in a high-profile trial that spanned over two and a half years. The verdict, delivered on October 9, 2023, brought relief to Cotte, her family, and supporters who had stood by her throughout the lengthy legal battle. A jury at London’s Central Criminal Court, the Old […]
Technology
Show allAI 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 […]
The "Passion for Knowledge" science outreach festival will bring together six Nobel laureates in the Basque Country to promote critical thinking and scientific culture.
The Business Software Alliance opposed the bills, saying they would create a California-specific AI standards regime. On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two artificial intelligence bills, Senate Bill 813 and Assembly Bill 1405, that his office described as first-in-the-nation safeguards. RELATED: OpenAI’s Artificial Intelligence Solves One of The Millennium Prize Problems “Senate […]
The work of two Spanish mathematicians was essential to finding a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem. On Wednesday, Spanish mathematicians Diego Cordoba and Luis Martinez Zoroa praised the recognition OpenAI has given to their contributions, which enabled its artificial intelligence agents to solve the Navier-Stokes equation, one of the Millennium Prize Problems. RELATED: Artificial Intelligence […]
The White House urged companies not to attend, warning that participation could be seen as support for European positions. On Wednesday, the first International Space Summit opened with nearly 120 foreign delegations discussing the future of space, from security and regulation to commercial development. But several major U.S. space companies were absent after reportedly coming […]
Culture
Show allHis psychedelic designs and vivid posters became synonymous with 1960s pop culture. The U.S. artist Peter Max died at 88 in a New York hospital on Monday, as informed by his son. Although the cause was not reported, he had not been seen in public for many years because of advanced dementia. RELATED: U.S. Voting […]
The temporary exhibition of the Azcatitlan Codex in Mexico strengthens the exchange of cultural heritage with France and reopens the discussion regarding the recovery of historical Mexican documents.
The Uruguayan Chamber of Representatives unanimously approved a bill declaring December 11 as Carlos Gardel's Birthday.
Argentine playwright and writer Griselda Gambaro—a pivotal figure in national culture and a voice of resistance against the dictatorship—has passed away at the age of 98, leaving an indelible legacy in Latin American theater and literature.
The Instituto Cervantes consolidates its expansion in the United Kingdom with the opening of its first academic chair in Northern Ireland, coinciding with the centenary of the Department of Spanish at Queen’s University.
