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We Would All Lose From a Global Trade War, WTO Director Warns
The World’s GDP will suffer double-digit losses and everyone will pay for it, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said. On Thursday, the European Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, and the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, joined their voices at the Davos Forum to try to prevent the protectionist wave coming from […]
Qatar’s PM Announces Second Phase of Gaza Agreement Focused on Reconstruction
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani announced that the second phase of the agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas will focus on hostage releases, a ceasefire, and the extensive reconstruction of the devastated Gaza Strip. Related:Gaza: Death Toll Rises to 47,000 Amid Ceasefire Process […]
New Wildfire in Los Angeles Scorches Over 8,000 Acres
The blaze dubbed Hughes Fire broke out in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake. On Wednesday, a fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County, expanding to 8,096 acres with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). RELATED: Los Angeles Wildfires Have Left 27 Dead […]
Israeli Occupation Intensifies in Quneitra and Daraa, Threatening Syria’s Agricultural Heartland
The southwestern Syrian regions of Quneitra and Daraa, vital agricultural areas, face a worsening crisis as Israeli occupation forces escalate their activities following the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Related:Saudi Arabia To Host Arab and Western Ministers Meeting on Transition in Syria Recent developments include the leveling of farmlands and the destruction of fruit-bearing […]
Joint Military Force of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali to Combat Extremism in the Sahel
A joint military force of 5,000 soldiers from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon be deployed in the central Sahel region, aiming to address the escalating violence caused by extremist groups. Related:Russia: Lavrov Acusses Ukraine for SUpport Terrorist in Sahel Niger’s Minister of Defense, General Salifou Mody, emphasized that the initiative marks a shift […]
Haitian Transition Council Congratulates Donald Trump on Inauguration, Calls for Enhanced Cooperation
The Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States and expressed hope for strengthened cooperation between the two nations in addressing Haiti’s worsening insecurity. Related:Kenyan Police Intensify Anti-Gang Operations in Haiti In a statement shared on its social media platform X, the […]
Pedro Sánchez Calls for Measures Against Social Media Threats to Democracy at Davos
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed a series of measures at the World Economic Forum in Davos to address what he sees as a threat posed by social media to democracy. These initiatives include eliminating online anonymity and holding platform owners accountable for violations. Related:General Strike of Transporters in Spain: Demands for Improvement of Labor […]
Escalating Violence Forces 120,000 Children to Flee Homes in Eastern DRC
The NGO Save the Children reported on Wednesday that approximately 120,000 children have been forced to leave their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the beginning of 2025 due to renewed fighting between the national army and rebel groups. Related:DRC: Rwanda’s Authorities Refuses to Hold Peace Talks with Congolese Presdente The eastern […]
International Law is on Our Side in the Panama Canal Affair: President Mulino
The interoceanic waterway is governed by a multilateral treaty supported by over 40 countries, he recalled. On Wednesday, Panamanian President Jose Mulino stated that his country has international law “on its side” in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions to reclaim control of the Panama Canal. RELATED: U.S. Ships Getting Preferential Rates Would Create […]
Largest US Police Union Criticises Trump’s Pardons for Capitol Attackers
When serious crimes perpetrators are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message, IACP-FOP stated. On Wednesday, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) issued a joint statement criticizing the full and unconditional pardon granted by President Donald Trump to over 1,500 individuals convicted in […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allThe FANB is willing to defend our territorial integrity, sovereignty, freedom, and democracy, Minister Padrino Lopez stated. On Wednesday, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez stated that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) will respond decisively against those who call for a military intervention against Venezuela. RELATED: Venezuelan President Maduro Leads Start of Military Drills “The […]
The Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States and expressed hope for strengthened cooperation between the two nations in addressing Haiti’s worsening insecurity. Related:Kenyan Police Intensify Anti-Gang Operations in Haiti In a statement shared on its social media platform X, the […]
The interoceanic waterway is governed by a multilateral treaty supported by over 40 countries, he recalled. On Wednesday, Panamanian President Jose Mulino stated that his country has international law “on its side” in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions to reclaim control of the Panama Canal. RELATED: U.S. Ships Getting Preferential Rates Would Create […]
Alias ‘Wilexis’ was supported by Colombian drug trafficking networks and had ties to Venezuelan far-right groups. On Wednesday, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) had taken down Wilexis Acevedo, one of the most wanted criminals in Venezuela. RELATED: Venezuela Declares Former Colombian Presidents Uribe and Duque Public Enemies “During an […]
The Bolivarian Shield 2025 involves the deployment of 150,000 troops who will participate in 290 specific exercises. On Wednesday, Venezuela launched the Bolivarian Shield 2025 military exercises to prepare civilian, police, and military forces for the defense of the national territory. RELATED: Venezuela Declares Former Colombian Presidents Uribe and Duque Public Enemies Held annually for […]
World
Show allThe World’s GDP will suffer double-digit losses and everyone will pay for it, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said. On Thursday, the European Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, and the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, joined their voices at the Davos Forum to try to prevent the protectionist wave coming from […]
On Tuesday, President Trump stated that NATO members should allocate 5% of their GDP to defense. On Thursday, Richard Grenell, U.S. President Donald Trump’ Envoy for Special Missions, expressed his rejection of an expansion of NATO to include countries like Ukraine, stating that current members of the Alliance are not paying “their fair share” of […]
On Friday, protesters could occupy government buildings, call for a national strike, or confront security forces. On Thursday, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the opposition of planning subversive acts, ahead of protests scheduled for this Friday in more than 20 cities against his pro-Russian policies. RELATED: Slovakia Proposes Meeting With Ukraine to Discuss Gas […]
The blaze dubbed Hughes Fire broke out in the area of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake. On Wednesday, a fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County, expanding to 8,096 acres with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). RELATED: Los Angeles Wildfires Have Left 27 Dead […]
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani announced that the second phase of the agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas will focus on hostage releases, a ceasefire, and the extensive reconstruction of the devastated Gaza Strip. Related:Gaza: Death Toll Rises to 47,000 Amid Ceasefire Process […]
Technology
Show allOpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle plan to create a joint venture called ‘Stargate,’ which will begin with a data center in Texas. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United States. RELATED: Trump Administration Sued Over Birthright Citizenship Order The […]
The mission seeks to enhance understanding of the Moon’s environment and support future human missions to its surface. On early Wednesday, SpaceX launched two robotic lunar landers developed by two countries to the Moon on one rocket. RELATED: NASA’s Parker Space Probe Approaches the Sun The two landers are the Blue Ghost lander from U.S. […]
By pressuring others to choose between the U.S. and China, the Biden administration risks alienating key partners. On Monday, major U.S. tech firms and industry groups slashed President Joe Biden’s sweeping new controls on AI chip exports, which could severely damage America’s global competitiveness in AI technology and tech market leadership. RELATED: Tech Giants Voice […]
However, this development is not without challenges; issues related to accuracy, interpretability of results, data privacy, and ethical considerations in the use of AI in medicine must be addressed. Related: Xinhua’s Top 10 International News Stories in 2024 China has opened its first testing and verification center for large-scale AI models in medicine, located in […]
It will be able to take unprecedented measurements that have the potential to transform our understanding of the Sun. On Tuesday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the 685-kilogram Parker Solar Probe will position itself approximately six million kilometers (3.7 million miles) from the Sun’s surface. RELATED: SpaceX Completes Starship’s 6th Test […]
Sport
Show allThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s team dominated with authority the World Weightlifting Championships, held in Manama, capital of Bahrain, with a balance of 45 medals, 26 gold, 13 silver and 6 bronze. RELATED: China Taipei Triumphs in Premier 12: A Milestone Win Against Japan The DPRK’s halters were featured in a medal game where […]
In the fifth inning, they scored four decisive runs thanks to two home runs: one from Chia-Cheng Lin and another from Chieh-Hsien Chen, who brought two teammates home. The China Taipei pitching was equally impressive. Related: Cuba Leads the World Ranking of Baseball 5 China Taipei’s baseball team won the Premier 12 tournament by beating […]
The Venezuelan team is tied with Bolivia in 7th place, which gives it the right to play the play-off. Venezuela remains in the fight to qualify for its first World Cup after drawing 1-1 in a duel against Brazil at the Monumental de Maturin stadium, home of the Vintotinto team in the South American qualifiers. […]
Haila Gonzalez and Briandy Molina were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2nd World Cup. On Thursday, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced that Cuba has risen to number one in the world baseball rankings after winning the World Cup this month in Hong Kong. RELATED: Baseball, from the US To Cuba and […]
In Italy, he is developing a career as an athlete and training with the best. The Colombian refugee Amelio Castro is competing in Paris 2024 as a member of the Refugee Paralympic Team, the largest in history with eight members. He lives in Rome and spends much of his time training with his heroes, including […]
Culture
Show allSo far, over 4,000 titles have been removed from public and school libraries across the United States. In Western countries, literary censorship is making firm strides in 2024. The rise of far-right parties, ideological polarization, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies are targeting children’s books, revised works with inclusive perspectives, and masterpieces by authors such as Federico García […]
‘No Other Land’ was co-directed by Palestinian Basel Adra and Israeli Yuval Abraham. Five years of recording Israeli aggression and occupation in a Palestinian community in the occupied West Bank form the foundation of a multi-award-winning documentary that is now looking to the Oscars. Its creators hope international recognition can help push for change in […]
The Colombian Nobel Prize winner’s most famous novel has been translated into 46 languages. On Wednesday, “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, the highly anticipated series based on the masterpiece by Colombian Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, premieres on Netflix. For the first time, this production brings the magical universe of Macondo to screens worldwide. RELATED: […]
The source added that the Guest of Honor National Region will be the Colombian Pacific, from where creators will arrive with ancestral stories, songs, dances, plays and contemporary dance. On Friday, the International Festival of Living Arts FIAV is set to begin today in Bogotá with the presence of more than 400 artists of various […]
The system of institutionalized racial segregation was established in South Africa after the Second World War. It was finally eradicated in the early 1990s
