4.0 Quake Reported in La Guaira; Authorities Continue Monitoring
The Venezuelan Foundation of Seismic Investigations (Funvisis) reported a 4.0-magnitude quake in La Guaira at 3:07 a.m. local time. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez noted in a 3:43 a.m. post on her telegram channel that the due monitoring process is ongoing. This event occurred nearly two months after the June 24 double earthquakes, which severely damaged […]
Bolivia’s Eastern Agricultural Chamber Rejects Diesel Price Decree
The Eastern Agricultural Chamber (CAO) of Bolivia rejected Decree 5676 of the right-wing government of Rodrigo Paz, which raises the price of diesel for large consumers, and called an extraordinary congress in defense of the sector amid warnings about possible food supply risks. The chamber, which represents small, medium and large producers from Bolivia’s eastern […]
Russia Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
A delegation from the Russian Civic Chamber delivered humanitarian aid to Cuba during an official visit to Havana on Sunday, aiming to support the local population amid the energy crisis affecting the Caribbean nation. The donation, received by the leadership of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP, in Spanish), included food, sweets, […]
Ceuta Threatens Legal Action Against Spain Over Migrant Crisis
Ceuta’s President Juan Jesús Vivas this Monday gave Spain’s Government 30 days to resolve the migrant crisis and threatened legal action before the Judiciary over Madrid’s alleged inaction. In a public appearance after an extraordinary Government Council meeting, President Juan Jesús Vivas slammed the Sánchez Administration’s lack of firmness, accusing it of downplaying the severity […]
Wildfires in Europe Leave Dead and Thousands of Hectares Burned in Belgium, Greece, and Spain
Extreme weather events in Europe and other regions of the world leave a tragic toll with fatalities and thousands of hectares destroyed by forest fires and floods.
Tech Magnate Peter Thiel Consolidates his Presence in Argentina
The Thiel Macro LLC fund, owned by tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel, acquired a $76 million stake in Vista Energy, Argentina’s largest oil exporter, according to a regulatory filing. The transaction positions the Argentine company as the second largest holding in the fund’s portfolio, second only to Amazon, and represents the only non-U.S. company included in […]
Heavy Rain Complicates Conditions for Earthquake Survivors in Colombia
Downpours in Pereira worsened conditions for families sheltering in improvised camps. On Sunday night, heavy rain fell on the city of Pereira, in Colombia’s Risaralda department, worsening conditions for families affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred Aug. 10. RELATED: Earthquake Leaves Thousands of Colombian Children Out of School The rain complicated the situation […]
U.S. War Department Orders 30 Universities to Review Foreign Academic Ties
They must complete audits of their academic, financial and research collaborations with Chinese institutions. On Monday, the U.S. War Department issued formal notifications to 30 academic institutions, directing them to initiate comprehensive reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern. These reviews must be completed no later than Aug. 31. […]
Choco Earthquake Lays Bare Decades of State Neglect
Historical isolation, armed conflict, and poverty have turned a natural disaster into a humanitarian crisis along Colombia’s Pacific coast. The Department of Chocó, in western Colombia along the Pacific coast, is marked by structural inequality, ongoing armed conflict, and environmental vulnerability. RELATED:Heavy Rain Complicates Conditions for Earthquake Survivors in Colombia Some investigations document a long-standing […]
Hubble Reveals Evidence of Ancient Merger in the Early Milky Way
Astronomers identify a dwarf galaxy that merged with the young Milky Way about 11.8 billion years ago. On Monday, Nature Astronomy published an article on the early evolutionary stages and mergers of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The research used Hubble observations and advanced statistical models to determine the stars’ ages and chemical compositions. RELATED: […]
Sport
Show allThe International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) formally dismissed its operations director, Kevin Lamour, this Monday following his public opposition to President Gianni Infantino’s plan to transfer control of global tournaments to private capital. The conflict originated from the controversial initiative called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), through which plan, FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino intended to […]
The Mexican government announced that it will provide financial incentives for the 407 medals obtained at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially released this Tuesday the schedule for the 2026-2027 season, headlined by LeBron James making his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in October. The prestigious U.S. basketball league confirmed that the regular season will tip off on October 20. The opening night will feature a highly anticipated clash between the […]
Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova will lead the Russian women's artistic gymnastics team at the European Championships in Zagreb following Croatia's last-minute reversal of her visa ban, amidst a situation marked by an administrative dispute and neutrality protocols.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is negotiating the purchase of more than 30% of Liverpool FC, in a deal that values the club at around 5.19 billion euros and could lead to a complete takeover of the entity.
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allThe Venezuelan Foundation of Seismic Investigations (Funvisis) reported a 4.0-magnitude quake in La Guaira at 3:07 a.m. local time. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez noted in a 3:43 a.m. post on her telegram channel that the due monitoring process is ongoing. This event occurred nearly two months after the June 24 double earthquakes, which severely damaged […]
The Eastern Agricultural Chamber (CAO) of Bolivia rejected Decree 5676 of the right-wing government of Rodrigo Paz, which raises the price of diesel for large consumers, and called an extraordinary congress in defense of the sector amid warnings about possible food supply risks. The chamber, which represents small, medium and large producers from Bolivia’s eastern […]
Extreme drought now covers 17.02% of Puerto Rico, almost one-fifth of the island, according to the latest United States Drought Monitor report, an increase of 7.53 percentage points from the previous assessment. Under category D3, the classification can involve crop losses, livestock feed shortages, disruptions to daily routines, changes in school schedules, business closures, deterioration […]
Various Colombian political sectors are questioning the presence and conduct of the 82-member Israeli military delegation after last Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake and are demanding its immediate withdrawal, citing objections to the Israeli government and reported actions in affected areas. Legislator Santiago Osorio demanded that President Abelardo de la Espriella withdraw the troops and said he […]
Thousands of volunteers delivered medical supplies, water, food, and hygiene kits to the Bogotá Red Cross this Monday, closing a historic solidarity drive for victims of the 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10. For the past seven days, citizen mobilization has been constant at the Red Cross’ administrative headquarters in the Colombian capital. […]
World
Show allThe Israel’s occupation launched new raids and armed attacks against southern Lebanon this Monday, killing 4,346 people and wounding 12,301 others since the offensive began on March 2. Local media denounced that the Zionist entity used artillery fire, fighter jets, military engineering vehicles, and machine guns while intensifying its attacks against the civilian population in […]
Spain announced this Monday the deployment of temporary humanitarian care devices in the autonomous city of Ceuta, enabling the immediate opening of 1,500 new reception places in response to the overcrowding caused by the late-July migration influx. The measure was ratified by the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, during a press […]
Ceuta’s President Juan Jesús Vivas this Monday gave Spain’s Government 30 days to resolve the migrant crisis and threatened legal action before the Judiciary over Madrid’s alleged inaction. In a public appearance after an extraordinary Government Council meeting, President Juan Jesús Vivas slammed the Sánchez Administration’s lack of firmness, accusing it of downplaying the severity […]
They must complete audits of their academic, financial and research collaborations with Chinese institutions. On Monday, the U.S. War Department issued formal notifications to 30 academic institutions, directing them to initiate comprehensive reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern. These reviews must be completed no later than Aug. 31. […]
Russian-made weapons captured by Ukrainian forces would be planted in LATAM countries to blame Moscow. On Monday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) warned of a plan by “a Western country” to carry out false-flag attacks using Russian weapons in Latin America. RELATED: NATO Develops Land Warfare Plan for Potential Conflict With Russia “This time, […]
Technology
Show allAstronomers identify a dwarf galaxy that merged with the young Milky Way about 11.8 billion years ago. On Monday, Nature Astronomy published an article on the early evolutionary stages and mergers of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The research used Hubble observations and advanced statistical models to determine the stars’ ages and chemical compositions. RELATED: […]
Their study provides a new platform to advance treatments for childhood heart diseases. On Wednesday, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) released a study showing that Australian scientists produced lab-grown heart valve tissues that closely resemble those in the human body. RELATED: Cuban Sciences Academy Awards Prize for Regenerative Medicine Research Published in Cell Stem […]
The Aug. 12 eclipse will be visible from Spain, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, Siberia, and Portugal. On Tuesday, about 30 researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Exploratorium in San Francisco were stationed in Villalibado, a village in the province of Burgos in northern Spain, to observe the solar eclipse. […]
Ecuadorian scientists discovered three species of tiny land snails of the genus *Habeastrum* in caves and forests of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Meta CEO Defends Broadly Distributed Superintelligence and Says It Could Create More Jobs. On Monday, Meta Director Mark Zuckerberg published a manifesto in which he argues that the biggest risk of artificial intelligence (AI) is that a single entity or government has too much control over the technology. RELATED: The New Papal Encyclical Exposes The […]
Culture
Show allSeveral pieces from two works by the Italian Renaissance master Antonello de Messina have been stolen from the Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina (Sicily, south) by unknown perpetrators who managed to circumvent the center’s security system, local media reported this Sunday. The event took place on the afternoon of August 15, a holiday throughout Italy, when […]
Mexican director Carlos Santos premieres the comedy Loco México Mágico as a cinematic response to Hollywood narratives while proposing stories that reflect the identity and joy of the Mexican people.
The writer Vicente Quirarte Castañeda, poet, chronicler, and essayist, has died. Various cultural and academic organizations have expressed their condolences, praising his work and fundamental role in Mexican literature.
His contribution was fundamental to the professionalization of independent theater in Paraguay. On Wednesday, Paraguayan actor and playwright Tito Jara Roman, a leading figure in independent theater, passed away at the age of 92 RELATED: More Than a Garment: The Enduring Legacy of Paraguay’s 60-Stripe Poncho Jara founded the Asuncion Experimental Theater (TEA), a key […]
President Sheinbaum reiterated her intention to prevent children from being exposed to “endless scrolling” and addictive practices. On Tuesday, the organization Mexicanos Primero endorsed the Mexican government’s initiative to open a national debate on the impact of digital platforms and regulate their content aimed at Mexican children. RELATED: 5 Key Points on Mexico Teachers’ Dialogue […]
