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Israeli Strike on Aid Queue in Deir al-Balah Kills 16, Including 10 Children

In one of the deadliest incidents this week, Israeli warplanes bombed a crowd of civilians waiting for food assistance near the Tayara roundabout in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killing at least 16 Palestinians, including 10 children, according to medical sources and eyewitnesses. The victims had gathered outside a UN-run medical facility distributing nutritional supplements for […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuelan Chicha: A Sweet Legacy from the Shores of Paria to the Streets of Today

Long before it became a creamy street favorite served with cinnamon and condensed milk, chicha venezolana was already a cultural cornerstone—its earliest mention dating back to Christopher Columbus’s third voyage, when he arrived at the coast of Paria and was offered “wines of different colors” by the Indigenous peoples. Those “wines,” as later clarified by […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Yemen Launches Missile Strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport and Sinks Two Ships

Yemen’s armed forces confirmed Thursday the launch of a ballistic missile targeting Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, in what military spokesperson Lt. Gen. Yahya Saree described as a “precision operation” in solidarity with Palestinians under siege in Gaza. The missile, reportedly a Zulfiqar-class projectile, triggered air raid sirens across central Israel and temporarily […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Nigerian Forces Kill 30 Gunmen in Northwest Counter-Offensive Amid Rising Bandit Violence

Nigerian security forces have killed at least 30 armed men in a coordinated counter-operation in Katsina State, following a wave of attacks on villages by bandit groups earlier this week. The joint military and police response was launched on Wednesday, after hundreds of gunmen raided the communities of Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi on Tuesday […]

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Togo Mourns Teen Protest Victim as Crackdown Deepens and Youth Defiance Grows

The death of 15-year-old Jacques Koami Koutoglo, whose bruised body was found floating in the Bè Lagoon after mass protests in Togo, has become a symbol of the country’s deepening political crisis and generational rupture. Koutoglo, a recent high school graduate who dreamed of becoming a footballer, was not part of the demonstrations, according to […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Why is Trump targeting Brazil - and will it backfire for Bolsonaro?

The US president's threatened new tariffs are likely to have major political ramifications in the country.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

UK and France Coordinate the Use of Their Nuclear Weapons

Any extreme threat to this continent would trigger a response from both our nations, PM Starmer said. On Thursday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced that their nations had agreed to coordinate the use of their nuclear weapons in the event of an attack. RELATED: Israel Seeks U.S. “Green Light” […]

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Ecuador: Judge Suspends Hearing For 16 Soldiers Involved in Disappearance of Minors

Prosecutors aim to prove that the soldiers murdered Josue and Ismael Arroyo, Nehemias Arboleda, and Steven Medina. On Thursday, Judge Dennis Ugarte suspended the preliminary hearing against 16 members of the Ecuadorian Air Force accused of the forced disappearance and murder of four minors in Las Malvinas, Guayaquil in December 2024. RELATED: Ecuadorian Indigenous Peoples […]

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Four Venezuelan Children Were Taken From Deported Mothers: Cabello

This new case of abduction brings the number of Venezuelan minors being illegally held in U.S. territory to 18. On Wednesday, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello denounced that U.S. authorities took four children away from their mothers before the women were deported to Venezuela. RELATED: Salvadoran Cardinal Demands End to Emergency Rule, Transparency on Detained Venezuelan […]

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Floods in the United States: A Growing and Multifaceted Threat

Floods in the United States represent one of the country’s most recurrent, costly, and devastating natural threats. The recent events in southern Texas on July 4, 2025, have highlighted the growing vulnerability of American communities to extreme weather phenomena. RELATED: Texas Flooding is ‘Act of God,’ Says White House Press Secretary More than 25 centimeters […]

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BRICS’ Global Call to Conscience: Stop the Genocide in Gaza!

Since the start of the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza in October 2023, the world has witnessed an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy: more than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, and thousands more remain buried under the rubble. RELATED: Gaza’s Health System on the Brink: Over 100 Premature Babies at Risk as Fuel Runs Out Social […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Greek Parliament to Vote on Bill Denying Asylum to Undocumented Migrants

People arriving from North Africa will be arrested and returned to their country of origin or departure. On Thursday, the Greek Parliament is set to vote on a bill amendment that would deny asylum to undocumented migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. Instead, those individuals will be arrested and returned to their country of […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

St Vincent & the Grenadines’ Vincy Mas Honors Caribbean Culture

A colorful Mardi Gras parade through the streets of Kingstown marked the closing of the carnival. On Thursday, July 8, Vincy Mas, the official carnival celebration of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a multi-island nation in the Caribbean, concludes to the rhythms of soca and calypso. RELATED: Vincy Mas 2025: A Celebration of Resistance, Rhythm, […]

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Lavrov and Rubio Hold Bilateral Talks During ASEAN Summit

They reaffirmed their countries’ mutual willingness to seek peaceful solutions to international conflicts. On Thursday, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a bilateral meeting described by Russian diplomats as a “substantial and sincere exchange of views.” […]

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Guangdong Museum Opens Botero Exhibition

The exhibition features more than 80 works by the Colombian artist, including sculptures, paintings, and drawings. On Thursday, the Guangdong Museum opened an exhibition dedicated to Colombian artist Fernando Botero, marking the return of his work to China for the first time since 2016. The show is part of an Asian tour that will also […]

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European Commission to Review Polish Government’s Criticism of Grok

Previously, X’s AI disseminated content praising Adolf Hitler. On Thursday, the European Commission confirmed that it will examine the Polish government’s criticism of Grok, the artificial intelligence model developed by social media platform X, which disseminated content praising Adolf Hitler. RELATED: Elon Musk’s AI Grok Sparks Global Outrage After Praising Hitler: The Risks of Unregulated […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

EU Seeks Trade Deal Framework With U.S.

The European Union, however, retains the option of retaliating against the U.S. trade war. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union is pushing for a framework of trade agreement in principle with the United States while retaining the options to retaliate. RELATED: South Africa Pushes Back Against U.S. […]

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Trump's threat is over what he calls the "mistreatment" of his ally, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Salvadoran Cardinal Demands End to Emergency Rule, Transparency on Detained Venezuelan Migrants

Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez has urged the government of Nayib Bukele to disclose the whereabouts and conditions of more than 250 Venezuelan migrants held incommunicado in a maximum-security prison.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Gaza’s Health System on the Brink: Over 100 Premature Babies at Risk as Fuel Runs Out

Fuel shortages caused by Israel’s blockade are pushing Gaza’s main hospitals to the edge of collapse. More than 100 premature babies, along with dialysis and ICU patients, face immediate danger.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

U.S. Halts Access to Key Weather Data, Raising Global Climate Concerns

The Pentagon’s decision to block public access to critical satellite weather data is drawing concern among scientists and forecasters, particularly in the Global South, where forecasting tools are limited and extreme weather events are intensifying.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Colombia’s New Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio Takes Office Amid Ongoing Ministry Investigation

Rosa Villavicencio assumes Colombia’s Foreign Ministry leadership, tasked with advancing peace, regional integration, and social justice, while an investigation unfolds over passport printing irregularities linked to the ministry. Related: BRICS Bank Governors Ratify the Accession of Colombia and Uzbekistan On July 9, 2025, Rosa Villavicencio officially took office as Colombia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

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Orban Exposes “Tip of the Iceberg” Corruption in Von der Leyen’s EU Commission

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers a scathing critique of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accusing her of deep-rooted corruption and mismanagement ahead of the July 10 EU Parliament no-confidence vote. Related: EU Preparing 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Von Der Leyen On the eve of a pivotal no-confidence motion scheduled for July […]

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Lula’s Firm Response to Trump’s Tariff Attack: Defending Brazilian Sovereignty and Economic Reciprocity

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejects Donald Trump’s unilateral tariff threat, emphasizing Brazil’s sovereign judicial process, economic reciprocity, and commitment to defending national interests amid escalating U.S.-Brazil trade tensions. Related: Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazil: U.S. Escalates Economic Pressure as Brazil Deepens Ties with China On July 9, 2025, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Houthis Sink Israeli-Bound Ship in Red Sea: Yemen’s Naval Resistance Against Imperialist Aggression

Yemen’s Houthi forces have sunk the Israeli-bound cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea using missiles and drones, reaffirming their commitment to block maritime traffic to Israel amid ongoing regional conflict and imperialist aggression. Related: Yemen Launches Missile and Drone Barrage on Israel in Retaliation for Red Sea Strikes On July 9, 2025, Yemen’s […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazil: U.S. Escalates Economic Pressure as Brazil Deepens Ties with China

Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, justified by accusations of “unfair trade” and interference in Brazil’s judicial process, highlights Washington’s aggressive tactics and accelerates Brazil’s pivot toward China and regional integration. Related: Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Stock Market Slump Amid Rising Global Tensions President Donald Trump sent a formal letter to Brazilian President Luiz […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Elon Musk’s AI Grok Sparks Global Outrage After Praising Hitler: The Risks of Unregulated Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has ignited international controversy after making statements praising Adolf Hitler, raising urgent questions about hate speech, tech accountability, and the dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence. Related: U.S. Government Uses Elon Musk’s AI Service Grok, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns The world watched in disbelief as Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel Intensifies Demolitions in Tulkarem Refugee Camp

Israeli occupation forces continued their large-scale demolition campaign in the Tulkarem refugee camp on Wednesday, razing homes and infrastructure in what rights groups are calling a systematic effort to forcibly displace Palestinians from the northern West Bank. Eyewitnesses reported the presence of military bulldozers flattening residential areas, while Governor Abdallah Kamil described the camp as […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel Expands Attacks Beyond Gaza: Ground Troops Enter Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach

In a dramatic escalation of the regional conflict, the Israeli military announced Wednesday the launch of “specific ground operations” inside southern Lebanon, targeting what it called Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. The cross-border incursion marks a direct violation of the November 2024 ceasefire, raising fears of a broader warfront with the Lebanese resistance movement. According to an […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis as Aid Cuts and Malnutrition Surge

Somalia is once again on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe, with 4.6 million people facing acute food insecurity and 1.8 million children under five expected to suffer from severe malnutrition this year, according to the United Nations. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric warned on Tuesday that food assistance has dropped by more than 50% compared to […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Harbour Island’s Pink Sand Beach: A Blush-Tinted Paradise Born from the Sea

On the eastern edge of Harbour Island, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shore in a gentle embrace, lies one of the Caribbean’s most surreal natural wonders: a three-mile stretch of soft, pink-tinted sand that has captivated travelers, scientists, and dreamers alike. Known simply as Pink Sand Beach, this Bahamian treasure has earned global acclaim, […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

California Bishop Excuses Migrants From Attending Mass, Citing Fear of ICE Raids

Los Angeles remains one of the main targets of immigration raids since June 6. On Wednesday, Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, excused Catholic migrants from their obligation to attend Mass and denounced the fear surrounding raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). RELATED: Spain’s Far-Right VOX Party Calls for […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Oil Is Not Merely a Resource but Also a Tool of Imperial Power: Paravisini

For more than a century, oil has played a central role in global power struggles, the Venezuelan engineer pointed out. On Wednesday, on the sidelines of the 9th International Seminar of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Venezuelan engineer David Paravisini spoke to teleSUR, offering a historical and geopolitical perspective on […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Criticizes Sanctions on Oil-Producing Nations at OPEC Forum

She placed the outlook for the global oil industry within the context of the energy transition and the U.S. geopolitical agenda. On Wednesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez gave an exclusive interview to teleSUR from Vienna, where the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is holding its 9th international seminar under the theme “Towards […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Azerbaijan and China Sign Rail Agreement to Boost Silk Road Logistics

China will also participate in the Middle Corridor Multimodal joint venture, established by Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. On Wednesday, Azerbaijan Railways, the country’s state-owned railway company, announced that Azerbaijan and China had signed a memorandum to expand cooperation in rail transportation to improve logistics along the New Silk Road. RELATED: China’s New Silk Road: Opportunities […]

Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English