Wildfire Smoke Threatens World Cup Final in New York
A thick blanket of wildfire smoke from Canada has pushed PM2.5 particle concentrations to hazardous levels across the New York metropolitan area, casting uncertainty over Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Air quality readings in the region have plummeted to unhealthy thresholds in recent hours, coinciding with an intense […]
Venezuelan Migrant Dies During Transfer Between ICE Detention Centers
So far this year, 22 migrants have died while in custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acknowledged that a 45-year-old Venezuelan man, Jesus Arenas Silva, died while authorities were transferring him between detention centers in Georgia on Monday. RELATED: Third Migrant Death Linked to ICE […]
Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Inspects Operations in La Guaira
Authorities are pushing for recovery after earthquakes with debris removal and reconstruction efforts. In the early hours of Thursday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez conducted a field inspection to assess progress on the “Dignified and Safe Clearance Plan,” which is focused on managing the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes. RELATED: Venezuela Deploys Satellite Tech […]
Cuba Approves Laws to Strengthen Agricultural Cooperatives and State-Owned Enterprises
Over the last months, the economic contraction has worsened due to the U.S. oil blockade and sanctions. On Wednesday, Cuba’s Council of State approved two new decree laws on the state business system and agricultural cooperatives as part of a package of 176 reforms aimed at liberalizing and decentralizing the island’s economy. RELATED: Brazilian Government […]
Georgia and Turkmenistan Discuss Development of the Middle Corridor
Their bilateral trade reached approximately US$103 million in 2025. On Thursday, Georgian President Mikhail Kavelashvili and his Turkmen counterpart, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met in Tbilisi to discuss the development of the Middle Corridor, a strategic route connecting China with Europe. RELATED: Critical 2 Giant Icebergs Climate Threat: Greenland and South Georgia on Alert The Georgian presidential […]
European Union Reaffirms Support for International Criminal Court
EU calls for full cooperation with the ICC as Washington expands sanctions and diplomatic pressure. On Thursday, the European Union (EU) reaffirmed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), on the eve of the International Day of International Criminal Justice and just days after the United States launched a campaign aimed at dismantling the […]
Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Visits El Junquito to Assess Earthquake Recovery Efforts
She announces financial support and reconstruction plans following June earthquakes. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the El Junquito parish, in Libertador municipality, to assess progress on structural rehabilitation and the deployment of comprehensive assistance following the June 24 earthquakes. RELATED: Venezuela Deploys Satellite Tech to Assess Quake Damage in La Guaira “El […]
Guatemala to Repatriate Miguel Angel Asturias’ Remains
The burial is scheduled for October 19, the writer’s birthday and the day he received notification of the Nobel Prize. On Wednesday, the Guatemalan government unveiled the design for the funerary monument that will house the remains of writer Miguel Angel Asturias, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature. RELATED: Costa Rica Book Fair […]
Russia Does Not Recognize Legitimacy of Proceedings in South China Sea Arbitration
The arbitral tribunal lacks jurisdiction due to the absence of the necessary consent from China. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that her country does not recognize the legitimacy of the arbitral proceedings in the South China Sea arbitration, saying the disputes in the South China Sea should be resolved through political […]
Wildfires in Canada’s Ontario Disrupt Rail Traffic
More than 100 active fires are still burning in Ontario, forcing the emergency evacuation of residents. In recent days, wildfires sweeping across northwestern Ontario have caused severe smog and a sharp deterioration in air quality in several regions, including Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and Toronto, Canada’s largest city. RELATED: Large Wildfires Are Spreading Across the […]
Sport
Show allA thick blanket of wildfire smoke from Canada has pushed PM2.5 particle concentrations to hazardous levels across the New York metropolitan area, casting uncertainty over Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Air quality readings in the region have plummeted to unhealthy thresholds in recent hours, coinciding with an intense […]
Argentinean footballers displayed a flag with the message “Malvinas are Argentinean” on the pitch after defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, defying a FIFA ban imposed at the request of the British government. The Argentinean national team delivered another historic performance on Wednesday, overcoming England in a semifinal charged with history, tension and […]
With this result, the current world champion will play its third final in the last four World Cups. Photo: EFE.
Photo: EFE.
The federation questioned why, after VAR intervention, Portugal was awarded a penalty that allowed them to tie the game. On Wednesday, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) sent a letter to FIFA requesting explanations for refereeing and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that influenced their elimination. RELATED: Croatia Eliminates Panama to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allColombia’s Peace Implementation Unit filed a criminal complaint today against president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella for aggravated harassment and incitement to crime, accusing him of targeting former FARC combatants protected under the 2016 peace agreement. The complaint, presented before the Attorney General’s Office by director Gloria Cuartas, specifically cites remarks in which De la Espriella […]
Authorities expand camps, medical services and community support as recovery continues in Caracas and La Guaira. On Thursday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez continued coordinating efforts among public institutions, volunteer teams and community organizations to ensure shelter and assistance for families affected by the June 24 earthquakes. RELATED: Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez Inspects Operations in […]
Authorities are pushing for recovery after earthquakes with debris removal and reconstruction efforts. In the early hours of Thursday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez conducted a field inspection to assess progress on the “Dignified and Safe Clearance Plan,” which is focused on managing the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes. RELATED: Venezuela Deploys Satellite Tech […]
Over the last months, the economic contraction has worsened due to the U.S. oil blockade and sanctions. On Wednesday, Cuba’s Council of State approved two new decree laws on the state business system and agricultural cooperatives as part of a package of 176 reforms aimed at liberalizing and decentralizing the island’s economy. RELATED: Brazilian Government […]
So far this year, 22 migrants have died while in custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acknowledged that a 45-year-old Venezuelan man, Jesus Arenas Silva, died while authorities were transferring him between detention centers in Georgia on Monday. RELATED: Third Migrant Death Linked to ICE […]
World
Show allAbdul-Malik al-Houthi warns of symmetric retaliation as tensions spike after Saudi airstrike on Sana airport. On Thursday, Yemen’s Ansarallah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned that Saudi Arabian oil facilities will be targeted with drones and missiles if Riyadh launches a large-scale operation against Houthi territory. RELATED: US and UK Launches New Attacks Against Yemeni Huthis “All […]
Their bilateral trade reached approximately US$103 million in 2025. On Thursday, Georgian President Mikhail Kavelashvili and his Turkmen counterpart, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, met in Tbilisi to discuss the development of the Middle Corridor, a strategic route connecting China with Europe. RELATED: Critical 2 Giant Icebergs Climate Threat: Greenland and South Georgia on Alert The Georgian presidential […]
EU calls for full cooperation with the ICC as Washington expands sanctions and diplomatic pressure. On Thursday, the European Union (EU) reaffirmed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), on the eve of the International Day of International Criminal Justice and just days after the United States launched a campaign aimed at dismantling the […]
The arbitral tribunal lacks jurisdiction due to the absence of the necessary consent from China. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that her country does not recognize the legitimacy of the arbitral proceedings in the South China Sea arbitration, saying the disputes in the South China Sea should be resolved through political […]
More than 100 active fires are still burning in Ontario, forcing the emergency evacuation of residents. In recent days, wildfires sweeping across northwestern Ontario have caused severe smog and a sharp deterioration in air quality in several regions, including Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and Toronto, Canada’s largest city. RELATED: Large Wildfires Are Spreading Across the […]
Technology
Show allAmong the reforms are changes to scientific rewards, expanded equitable access, and connecting science with policy decisions. On Monday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) presented the report “Science at a Turning Point,” recommending a reform of the reward system for scientific research, which is dominated by a “publish or perish” culture. […]
Newly identified gas giant is the faintest exoplanet ever directly imaged from earth. On Wednesday, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) announced that a team of astronomers discovered an exoplanet, named Beta Pictoris d, located about 63 light-years from Earth. RELATED: NASA Sets Roman Space Telescope Launch for No Earlier Than Aug. 30 Detected with the […]
The GPT-5.6 family includes three models: Sol, Terra, and Luna. On Thursday, U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced the general availability of GPT-5.6, its latest family of AI models, after a rollout was delayed last month at the U.S. government’s request over cybersecurity concerns. RELATED: U.S. War Department Signs Artificial Intelligence Contracts with Tech Giants […]
The remains of ‘Wakrayampi’ were discovered in 2018 by residents of a community in the Napo province. This week, IKIAM University announced that its researchers have identified the first dinosaur fossil ever recorded in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a titanosaur sauropod that lived in the region about 67 million years ago. RELATED: Extinction of Indigenous Languages […]
It will study billions of galaxies, dark energy, and exoplanets. On Wednesday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, with a field of view at least 100 times greater than that of the Hubble Space Telescope, will be launched aboard a SpaceX rocket no earlier than Aug. […]
Culture
Show allThe burial is scheduled for October 19, the writer’s birthday and the day he received notification of the Nobel Prize. On Wednesday, the Guatemalan government unveiled the design for the funerary monument that will house the remains of writer Miguel Angel Asturias, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature. RELATED: Costa Rica Book Fair […]
Visitors will explore Mexican archaeological sites and Cuban colonial cities and monuments. Travel agencies Turismo Popular, Taino Tours, and Prelasa Tours signed a collaboration agreement in Mexico City to strengthen multi-destination tourism between Cuba and Mexico. RELATED: Mexico and Cuba Sign 2025-2028 Tourism Cooperation Program The signing ceremony took place at the Benny More Cultural […]
The event gathers more than 600 activities and some 20 routes across six areas of La Paz. On Saturday, La Paz celebrated its “Long Night of Museums,” a cultural event that draws thousands of visitors to explore spaces such as the Italian marble side altars, the chapter house, and the main altar. RELATED: Bolivia Reopens […]
The Mexican government has recovered 3,716 archaeological and historical pieces from multiple countries under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s repatriation strategy for the memory and identity of the peoples, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) reported, with the effort carrying the motto “My heritage is not for sale.” Among the returned objects are a Mixtec […]
The streaming platform Spotify detailed how Mexican fans generated a significant impact on digital plays of rock and regional Mexican classics during the World Cup.
