U.S. Sanctions Iranian Officials, Prison, and Financial Network in Pressure Campaign
In a major escalation, the U.S. sanctioned five senior Iranian officials, the notorious Fardis Prison, and an international shadow banking network. The United States sanctioned on Thursday five senior Iranian security officials, a notorious prison, and an alleged international shadow banking network, escalating financial pressure on Tehran to fuel unrest among its people, as part […]
Argentina: Mass Blackout Hits Buenos Aires City
Over 500,000 users lost power in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a massive blackout with severe impact on public transport and affecting the subway system. A technical failure in the high-voltage system left on January 15 without electricity to large areas of the city of Buenos Aires and its Metropolitan Area, leaving approximately one million users […]
Nicaragua demands the release of President Maduro
At the XXVIII graduation ceremony of the “Leonel Rugama” Police University, Commander Daniel Ortega denounced the US aggression against Venezuela and called for the defense of sovereignty and peace through national and international unity.
Israel Stifles UNRWA’s Operations to Force Its Withdrawal from East Jerusalem
The UN agency denounces the cutting of basic services and the closure of health centers under laws declared illegal by the international community.
Venezuelan Teachers March in Caracas for the Release of President Maduro and Cilia Flores
On the occasion of Teachers’ Day in Venezuela, commemorated every January 15th, the national education sector mobilized this Thursday in the capital city of Caracas to express its rejection of the military attack and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores by U.S. military forces on January 3rd. The mobilization, part of […]
Acting President Presents 2025 State of the Nation Address, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Socioeconomic Laws
The Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, presented her 2025 State of the Nation Address to the National Assembly this Friday, announcing the creation of two sovereign wealth funds to channel foreign currency toward strategic sectors of the country. “Any foreign currency that comes in will go to two funds. I […]
Southern Command seizes oil tanker in new act of piracy
Southern Command detailed that Marines and naval personnel from Joint Task Force Southern Spear departed from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to carry out the operation. Photo: Screenshot
Cuba Holds International Congress on the 60th Anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference
Participants highlighted the common struggle against U.S. imperialism. On Wednesday, the University of Havana closed the International Congress “60 Years of the Tricontinental,” which commemorated the 1966 conference. Participants called for the defense of sovereignty, historical memory, and the right of peoples to self-determination. RELATED: China Proposes International Collaboration to Defend Venezuelan Sovereignty and Regional […]
Ugandans Attend Presidential Elections Amid Technical Failures
Technical problems even affected President Yoweri Museveni when he tried to vote. On Thursday, polling stations in Uganda closed an hour later than scheduled due to technical failures in biometric equipment. Nearly 21.6 million people were eligible to vote at more than 50,000 polling stations. RELATED: Museveni Confirms Candidacy as Uganda Opens Presidential Nominations Election […]
Syrian Democratic Forces Obstruct Humanitarian Corridor in Deir Hafir
The Kurdish military group closed roads with concrete and earth barriers. On Thursday, Syrian authorities accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of blocking a humanitarian corridor in Deir Hafir, which prevents civilian evacuations amid the current attacks. RELATED: Syria: Clashes in Aleppo Force Thousands to Flee Kurdish Districts The Deir Hafir administration stated that […]
Middle East Conflict
Show allThe intelligents that know Iran and its history would never speak to our nation in a threatening language, he said. In a television broadcast on Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian people’s resistance to Israeli attacks and warned that his nation would not yield to any pressure. RELATED: Russia Warns U.S. […]
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have established air dominance over Israeli territory. In a meeting with his cabinet held on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that the Persian nation would overcome the conflict with Israel through unity, solidarity, and social cohesion. RELATED: Escalation in the Middle East: Trump’s 3 Paths Amid Israel-Iran […]
Israeli forces carried out another deadly assault on Palestinians awaiting food aid in central Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 70.
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allHonduran President Xiomara Castro has ordered a transition to what she calls a “de facto” government after a contested election, citing over a million uncounted votes and alleged fraud. Honduras’ President Xiomara Castro has formally begun a transition of power while refusing to legitimize the incoming administration, calling it a “de facto” government following a […]
Over 500,000 users lost power in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a massive blackout with severe impact on public transport and affecting the subway system. A technical failure in the high-voltage system left on January 15 without electricity to large areas of the city of Buenos Aires and its Metropolitan Area, leaving approximately one million users […]
At the XXVIII graduation ceremony of the “Leonel Rugama” Police University, Commander Daniel Ortega denounced the US aggression against Venezuela and called for the defense of sovereignty and peace through national and international unity.
Venezuela is promoting a legal reform to consolidate hydrocarbon investment models, protect advances in oil production, and expand the country's energy and social infrastructure.
The Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, presented her 2025 State of the Nation Address to the National Assembly this Friday, announcing the creation of two sovereign wealth funds to channel foreign currency toward strategic sectors of the country. “Any foreign currency that comes in will go to two funds. I […]
World
Show allIn a major escalation, the U.S. sanctioned five senior Iranian officials, the notorious Fardis Prison, and an international shadow banking network. The United States sanctioned on Thursday five senior Iranian security officials, a notorious prison, and an alleged international shadow banking network, escalating financial pressure on Tehran to fuel unrest among its people, as part […]
The UN agency denounces the cutting of basic services and the closure of health centers under laws declared illegal by the international community.
Investigations revealed meetings where specific rates for sabotage were established. On Thursday, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh denounced that some participants in recent protests received direct payments to carry out terrorist acts, murders, and arson. RELATED: The 1953 Coup in Iran Serves as a Blueprint for New U.S. Aggression Investigations revealed meetings where specific rates […]
Technical problems even affected President Yoweri Museveni when he tried to vote. On Thursday, polling stations in Uganda closed an hour later than scheduled due to technical failures in biometric equipment. Nearly 21.6 million people were eligible to vote at more than 50,000 polling stations. RELATED: Museveni Confirms Candidacy as Uganda Opens Presidential Nominations Election […]
Germany will also participate in a multinational reconnaissance mission in Greenland to assess potential military contributions. On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will send extra “land, air and maritime assets” to Greenland in the coming days. RELATED: Greenland Is Vital for ‘The Golden Dome’: Trump Earlier in the day, Macron said […]
Technology
Show allThis technology is applied in quantum chemistry, pharmacology, marine science, and climate studies. In Mexico, supercomputer technology is concentrated in the public academic sector, with between 10 and 12 high-performance computing centers distributed among universities and national research centers. RELATED: Mexico To Build Its First Supercomputer Lukas Nellen Filla, a researcher at the Institute of […]
The new technology makes the system equal in power to a 72-qubit quantum processor. On Monday, the Russian Quantum Center (RQC) confirmed that Russian scientists have created the country’s first ion-based quantum computer using a new type of quantum unit that works with seven energy levels. RELATED: Russia Condemns U.S. Actions Toward Venezuela The new […]
Authorities also informed that LMS-901 light multipurpose aircraft completed its first test flight. On Wednesday, space corporation Roscosmos said that Russia plans to build a lunar power station by 2036 as part of its long-term lunar exploration program. RELATED: New Channel Broadcasts the Earth Live from Space The state-owned corporation signed a government contract with […]
The French president backs age-verification system similar to controls on porn sites. On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said he hopes to have a law in place by early 2026 to ban access to social media for children under 16. RELATED: Mexican Agency Presents Cybersecurity Plan He cited Australia’s model, which has banned social media […]
This fixed-wing plane has a ferry range of 7,000 kilometers. On Thursday morning, the Jiutian large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) took its inaugural flight in Shaanxi Province. This fixed-wing plane was designed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), with a wingspan of 25 meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 16 tonnes and a […]
Sport
Show allThe draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Friday, December 5, beginning 12:00 local time, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington strategically placed top-ranked teams like Spain and Argentina on opposite paths to ensure a balanced […]
The flame was carried into the Panathenaic stadium by world wrestling champion Kougioumtsidis. On Thursday, Greece held the Olympic flame handover ceremony for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games at the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. RELATED: Bolivarian Games 2025 to Be Held in Peru The flame was carried into the stadium by world wrestling […]
Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the historic third opening match for Mexico, which will welcome 5.5 million visitors in a national celebration.
Participants of the World Public Assembly sports ground will discuss successful practices of popularization of ethnic sports. A National Sports venue promises to be one of the highlights of the First World Public Assembly. Its participants will gather for a Panel Session supported by the Committee on National and Non-Olympic Sports of Russia: “National Sports […]
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the island’s medalists at the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games this Saturday, despite finishing in seventh place by country and not achieving the goal of surpassing their performance in Cali 2021. RELATED: 5 Critical Rounds: Carlos Cañizales WBC Title Victory Sparks Hope for Venezuelan Boxing “Asunción 2025 reaches its […]
Culture
Show allGabriela Mistral rose from a solitary childhood in Chile’s Elqui Valley to become Latin America’s first Nobel laureate in Literature and one of the 20th century’s most influential cultural figures. Gabriela Mistral, born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in 1889, emerged from a solitary childhood in Chile’s Elqui Valley to become the first Latin American Nobel laureate […]
Chosen by her chair-ridden father, her task is simple—watch a film and retell it perfectly to her family. But her gift soon becomes a burden, transforming her private act into a public spectacle that blurs the line between the stories she tells and the life she must endure. Her name is Maria Margarita, and she’s […]
Discover the legacy of Paraguay’s 60-stripe Para’í poncho, a UNESCO-protected symbol of national resilience. In precolonial Paraguay, Native People handcrafted a garment called the poncho, weaving natural materials with distinctive techniques passed down through generations. Specifically, the 60-stripe poncho‘s (Para’í) meaning was forever altered during the 1860s war. Beyond its practical use for warmth and […]
Across Latin America’s tapestry of cultures, New Year’s Eve unfolds a plethora of rituals. From the Andes to the Caribbean, native people, African, and European heritage merge into unique traditions. RELATED: Cuba Celebrates 205th Anniversary of the Parrandas de Remedios Perhaps the most cathartic one is the burning of the Año Viejo (Old Year). Practiced in nations […]
It is considered the ‘mother’ of all the festivities in the central region of the country. On Wednesday, the Cuban province of Villa Clara celebrated the “Parrandas de Remedios” as it does every December 24. These festivities were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. RELATED: Cuba To […]
