Estonia Reroutes Rail Freight After Russia Suspends Border Crossing
Kremlin announced the temporary suspension of border checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, and Estonia. On Wednesday, ERR Radio News reported that Estonia has rerouted freight trains through the Narva rail border crossing after Russia temporarily suspended operations at a railway border checkpoint linking the two countries. RELATED: Russia Conducts Retaliatory Strikes on Ukrainian Military Targets Russia […]
Russia Conducts Retaliatory Strikes on Ukrainian Military Targets
The strikes were carried out with long-range precision-guided weapons launched from air, land and sea. On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said confirmed that its forces carried out a massive retaliatory strike on military-industrial enterprises and fuel and energy infrastructure in Kiev and the surrounding region. RELATED: Russia Rules Out Near-Term Improvement in NATO Relations […]
2026 World Cup: Senegalese President Expresses His Support for the National Team
‘Our Lions fell tonight. The adventure ends here. The lessons of this World Cup will fuel the journey ahead,’ Faye stated. On Thursday, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his support for the national team after their elimination in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium. RELATED: […]
Argentine Writer Aitana Alberti Dies in Havana
Her father, Rafael Alberti, was one of the great poets of the Generation of ’27. On Wednesday, writer Aitana Alberti, daughter of the Spanish poet Rafael Alberti and the writer Maria Teresa Leon, died at age 84 in Havana, where she had resided since 1984. RELATED: Cuba Postpones International Book Fair Over U.S. Blockade Born […]
Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Any U.S. Interference in Hormuz
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declares the strait a ‘red line.’ On Thursday, Iran’s main military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHQ), warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the Iranian armed forces’ “decisive and swift” response. RELATED: White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with […]
Smart Logistics Hub in Hungary Reflects Growing Eurasian Connectivity
The facility represents a key component of the Central European Trade and Logistics Cooperation Zone. At a 33,000-square-meter warehouse in the Hungarian town of Vac, about 35 kms north of Budapest, robots glide among towering shelves, retrieving, sorting and dispatching parcels with remarkable precision. The warehouse, part of the Vac Smart Fulfillment Center, is one […]
Extreme Weather Hits Canada With Scorching Heat and Severe Flooding
Authorities issued heat warnings for parts of Ontario, Quebec, the Prairies, and the Northwest Territories. On Wednesday, a destructive “heat dome” was gripping large areas of Canada, triggering persistent extreme heat across the country, while some regions were grappling with torrential rain and severe flooding. RELATED: UN Unveils Seven-Point Climate Roadmap at London Climate Actions […]
Mexico and U.S. Remain at Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement
Washington is not currently willing to automatically extend the USMCA for another 16 years. On Wednesday, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that Mexico and Washington remain divided over several trade issues as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) comes up for a joint review in July. RELATED: Supreme Court Allows Trump to Reject Asylum Seekers […]
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Reviews Security Deployment A Week After the Double Earthquake
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a security assessment meeting on Wednesday, one week after the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, with 14,000 military and police officers deployed in disaster zones – primarily in La Guaira, Caracas, and Aragua – to guarantee public order and rescue operations, according to a statement from the […]
Israel’s Genocidal Campaign Compounds UNRWA’s $100 Million Funding Crisi
UNRWA urgently requires $100 million to address a severe liquidity gap that has reached a breaking point, Secretary-General António Guterres warned the General Assembly on Tuesday, as the agency faces an existential crisis compounded by Israeli restrictions, funding suspensions, and the demolition of its East Jerusalem headquarters. The agency has already reduced service hours by […]
Sport
Show all‘Our Lions fell tonight. The adventure ends here. The lessons of this World Cup will fuel the journey ahead,’ Faye stated. On Thursday, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his support for the national team after their elimination in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium. RELATED: […]
The U.S. national team secured its place in the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026 after a commanding 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Stadium (Levi’s Stadium). Despite facing adversity in the second half, U.S. quad, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, showed resilience and tactical discipline, ensuring their progression […]
Belgium staged a dramatic comeback against Senegal to win 3‑2 at Seattle stadium after extra time and secure a place in the Round of 16 at the World Cup 2026. Belgium’s journey to the World Cup 2026 round of 16 has been a roller‑coaster of emotions, internal strife and a last‑minute VAR‑awarded penalty that turned […]
The gold medal Pele won at the 1962 World Cup is projected to fetch over US$300,000. On Wednesday, Julien’s Auctions launched its international Sports Legends sale in the United States, featuring over 300 lots of sports memorabilia, with a special focus on soccer in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. RELATED: 2026 World Cup […]
France showcased its formidable prowess by decisively defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at MetLife Stadium, propelling the team into the Round of 16. The match in New Jersey began with Sweden displaying a spirited effort, actively contesting fifty-fifty balls, which led to a balanced control of […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allVenezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, decorated Italian and Swiss rescue teams with the Heroes of Venezuela medal on Wednesday for their participation in salvage operations following the double earthquake on June 24, which killed at least 2,295 people and injured 11,267. “The mourning in our hearts today turns into gratitude,” acting pres. Rodríguez said at […]
Washington is not currently willing to automatically extend the USMCA for another 16 years. On Wednesday, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that Mexico and Washington remain divided over several trade issues as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) comes up for a joint review in July. RELATED: Supreme Court Allows Trump to Reject Asylum Seekers […]
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a security assessment meeting on Wednesday, one week after the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, with 14,000 military and police officers deployed in disaster zones – primarily in La Guaira, Caracas, and Aragua – to guarantee public order and rescue operations, according to a statement from the […]
The Pan American Health Organization urged donors to fund a nearly 24 million‑dollar six‑month health emergency plan for Venezuela after the June 24 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck the northern coast. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced on Wednesday that it is seeking $23.9 million U.S. dollars to sustain a six‑month emergency response […]
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez supervised this Wednesday health centers treating earthquake‑affected populations in the central coast, verifying emergency services, medical supplies and direct contact with patients and families. During her visit to clinics and hospitals in the central region, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez inspected pediatric and adult emergency units, observation areas and pharmacy stocks, […]
World
Show allNajah Wakim accuses Lebanese government of complicity in ceding territory to Israel. On Wednesday, the head of Lebanon’s Popular Movement, Najah Wakim, categorically rejected the framework agreement signed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments. RELATED: Hezbollah Leader Considers “Humiliating” Israel and Lebanon Agreement “The Lebanon-Israeli agreement will fall, and with it, the authority that signed […]
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declares the strait a ‘red line.’ On Thursday, Iran’s main military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHQ), warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the Iranian armed forces’ “decisive and swift” response. RELATED: White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with […]
Kremlin announced the temporary suspension of border checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, and Estonia. On Wednesday, ERR Radio News reported that Estonia has rerouted freight trains through the Narva rail border crossing after Russia temporarily suspended operations at a railway border checkpoint linking the two countries. RELATED: Russia Conducts Retaliatory Strikes on Ukrainian Military Targets Russia […]
The strikes were carried out with long-range precision-guided weapons launched from air, land and sea. On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said confirmed that its forces carried out a massive retaliatory strike on military-industrial enterprises and fuel and energy infrastructure in Kiev and the surrounding region. RELATED: Russia Rules Out Near-Term Improvement in NATO Relations […]
Authorities issued heat warnings for parts of Ontario, Quebec, the Prairies, and the Northwest Territories. On Wednesday, a destructive “heat dome” was gripping large areas of Canada, triggering persistent extreme heat across the country, while some regions were grappling with torrential rain and severe flooding. RELATED: UN Unveils Seven-Point Climate Roadmap at London Climate Actions […]
Technology
Show allThe CIGB is a beacon of technological sovereignty and innovation, President Diaz-Canel pointed out. On Wednesday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel congratulated the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) on its 40th anniversary and scientific achievements. RELATED: Díaz-Canel strengthens cooperation with China and aims to expand biotechnology exports “Founded by Commander Fidel Castro, the CIGB […]
The facility represents a key component of the Central European Trade and Logistics Cooperation Zone. At a 33,000-square-meter warehouse in the Hungarian town of Vac, about 35 kms north of Budapest, robots glide among towering shelves, retrieving, sorting and dispatching parcels with remarkable precision. The warehouse, part of the Vac Smart Fulfillment Center, is one […]
Each mission will use upgraded versions of previously flown lunar lander designs to support increased mission cadence. On Tuesday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the selection of three companies to carry out four new lunar missions in late 2028 as part of its Moon Base Program. RELATED: Historic Artemis II Far Side […]
The USDA financed the plant with an investment of US$83.8 million. On Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated a sterile fly production plant in Chiapas, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, to fight the screwworm infestation in the region. RELATED: Mexico Expands Measures Against Cattle Screwworm The event took place in the municipality of […]
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) will be shut down this Monday to begin a complex and lengthy optimization process that will equip it with new capabilities. The center, which will undergo a four-year shutdown, is the world’s largest particle physics laboratory and is located on the border […]
Culture
Show allHer father, Rafael Alberti, was one of the great poets of the Generation of ’27. On Wednesday, writer Aitana Alberti, daughter of the Spanish poet Rafael Alberti and the writer Maria Teresa Leon, died at age 84 in Havana, where she had resided since 1984. RELATED: Cuba Postpones International Book Fair Over U.S. Blockade Born […]
Among the highlights are Moche ornaments from Peru, Mayan masks from Mexico, and Tolima pendants from Colombia. On Wednesday, the Animalia exhibition opened at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, featuring more than 120 pieces from the Al Thani Collection, owned by the Qatari royal family. RELATED: Spanish Museum to Inaugurate Colombian Archaeological Exhibition […]
It brings together 291 archaeological objects, including 157 gold pieces. On Monday, the Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) inaugurates the international exhibition “Gold and the Universe: Indigenous Knowledge of Colombia,” which features pieces from the Gold Museum of Bogota. RELATED: Picasso Museum to Launch Virtual Reality Experience of the Guernica It will remain open until […]
Permanent collection in Porto will feature 100 books exploring control, censorship and exclusion. On Saturday, British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa will inaugurate the Manifesto Library, a permanent space dedicated to works that challenge power, censorship, and exclusion. RELATED: Margaret Atwood Warns of Rising Censorship in the United States Manifesto is the first physical location of Service95, […]
The poet turned words into collective memory and social resistance. A century after his birth, Jorge Enrique Adoum returns through the voices of those celebrating the poet who transformed words into memory, resistance, and a reflection of the reality of an Ecuador marked by inequality and hope. RELATED: Jose Marti’s Poetry Shapes Cuban Musical Identity […]
