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Citizens reject changes that will lead to poverty-level pensions. On Monday, the Panamanian National Police harshly cracked down on citizens protesting against Law 462, which reforms the Social Security Fund, and against the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States. RELATED: MoU Allowing U.S. Military Presence in Panama is Unconstitutional: Sevillano Riot […]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Over one million people went to the polls in a parliamentary election that took place in complete order. On Monday, the opposition party United National Congress (UNC) won the parliamentary elections held in Trinidad and Tobago, making its leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the virtual prime minister-elect. RELATED: Trinidad & Tobago Goes to the Polls Amid a […]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:By midnight, 61.35 percent of energy demand had been restored in the affected regions, and 78 percent of the 680 impacted substations were operational again. The autonomous communities affected by Monday’s massive power outage have begun restoring service, according to data from Spain’s Electricity Network (REE) and user reports. RELATED: Spain and Portugal Hit by […]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Power started returning to parts of the Iberian peninsula late on Monday after a huge outage brought most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, grounding planes, halting public transport, and forcing hospitals to suspend routine operations. Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a national emergency, deploying 30,000 police across the country to keep order as governments […]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:The Galápagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 kilometers from Ecuador, are a volcanic archipelago known for their extraordinary biodiversity and historical significance in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. RELATED: The Uyuni Salt Flat: A Landscape That Defies Reality This group of islands is home to unique species not found anywhere else in […]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:We pay tribute to the heroism of the North Korean soldiers who defended our homeland as if it were their own, Putin said. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Kim Jong-un for the help North Korea provided his nation in the liberation of the Kursk region, where all Ukrainian troops were expelled on Saturday. […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:A report by the Timbuktu Institute think tank has indicated that the jihadist activities mainly by the JNIM Jihadi group, have expanded into the region of Kayes between 2021 and 2024. According to the institute, the JNIM is now trying to infiltrate eastern Senegal as it has increased its attacks sevenfold in the past three […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The Gaza Health Ministry reported on Monday that the total death toll from Israel’s military offensive has reached 52,314, with 117,792 people wounded since October 7, 2023. In the last 24 hours alone, 71 Palestinians were killed and 153 injured in various attacks across the besieged enclave. According to field journalists, Sunday saw 70 fatalities […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Her interference compromises the neutrality that must govern any international organization, BA Governor warned. On Monday, economist Axel Kicillof, governor of the province of Buenos Aires, has asked the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to launch an investigation into the conduct of IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva, who urged Argentina “not to derail […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Blackouts were also reported in France and Belgium. On Monday, a massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Blackouts were also reported in France and Belgium. RELATED: Cuba Work in Sistematically Recovering Energy After Nationwide Blackout Spain’s electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Maikelys Espinoza was separated from her mother as she was boarding a repatriation flight to Venezuela. On Monday, the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry denounced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) perpetrated a new violation of the human rights of Venezuelan migrants by separating a 24-month-old girl from her parents. RELATED: IMF Wages Economic […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The Bolivarian official denied the International Monetary Fund’s inaccurate economic forecasts. On Monday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez harshly criticized the claims made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to which the Venezuelan economy will decline by 4 percent in 2025 and 5.5 percent in 2026. RELATED: VP Rodriguez Assesses Advancements in China-Venezuela Cooperation […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The ceasefire will come into effect at midnight between May 7 and 8 and will expire 72 hours later. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day truce to mark the 80th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, celebrated on May 9. RELATED: Russia Intensifies Eastern Ukraine […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The Trump administration will restrict cattle imports from Mexico starting April 30. On Sunday, Mexico’s Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue said that his country will not “subordinate” itself to U.S. demands regarding the potential suspension of Mexican cattle imports over concerns about the screwworm pest. RELATED: The Ángel de la Independencia: Mexico’s Monument to Freedom and […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Over 180 cardinals decided on the date after a gathering that lasted about two hours. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed that the conclave will begin on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel, following the decision made this Monday by the cardinals during the fifth general congregation. RELATED: From the village to the Cathedral: The People […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Businesses and households are feeling the pinch as prices rise and confidence falls. On Saturday, Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest investment firms, released a report showing that the United States is facing a self-inflicted economic downturn because of new import tariffs, especially for goods from China. RELATED: China Demands Respect and Equal […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:The American Association of Jurists (AAJ) has condemned the illegal transfer and detention of Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, denouncing the Trump and Bukele administrations for grave human rights violations and calling for the immediate release of the detainees. Related: Supreme Court Halts Trump Administration’s Deportation of Venezuelans Using Alien Enemies Act The […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Russian Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State intensify diplomatic efforts to establish preconditions for peace negotiations, while Kyiv maintains its belligerent stance.Phone talks between foreign ministries mark fourth bilateral meeting in 2025, focusing on “consolidating conditions for lasting peace”. Related: Lavrov Says It’s Unacceptable That EU Talks To Russia In Superiority Language Russian Foreign […]
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Nicolás Maduro leads Venezuela’s second National Popular Consultation 2025, highlighting massive participation in communal projects and reaffirming the country’s model of “direct democracy” against what he calls “bourgeois elections.” Related: Venezuela’s Governor Candidates Call To Participate In The Second National Popular Consultation Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spearheaded the second National Popular...
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:A driver plowed into dozens of people during the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver, leaving at least eleven dead and over twenty injured. The incident reignites debates about public safety, systemic discrimination, and the precarity of migrant communities under Canada’s neoliberal policies. Related: Venezuela condemns new sanctions imposed by Canada On Saturday night, the celebration of […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Russia’s GLONASS system strengthens Venezuela’s technological independence through a new quantum-optical station, enhancing civilian navigation services and geostrategic positioning.Venezuela and Russia Strengthen Technological Alliance with Advances in Satellite Infrastructure. Related: Venezuela Begins Using the Russian GLONASS Navigation System President Nicolás Maduro confirmed this week the operational status of...
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:the candidates for Cojedes state governor, John Moreno and the candidate for the governorate of Barinas, Adán Chávez, made a call to the Venezuelan people to participate in the Second National Popular Consultation. RELATED: Venezuelans Hold Second Popular Consultation to Choose Community Projects Great Patriotic Pole Simón Bolívar (GPPSB)’s Moreno, said Venezuela is at a […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has struck down municipal bans on inclusive language in schools, reaffirming that only the federal government can legislate on language policy. The decision is a victory for LGBTQ+ and progressive movements fighting for educational inclusion and against local conservative offensives. Related: US Protectionism Drives BRICS Alliance in Agriculture and Food […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:French authorities will reinforce security at all mosques in the country following the murder of a man last Friday, which is being investigated as an Islamophobic crime, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on Sunday. RELATED: France to Retaliate if U.S. Imposes 200% Tariff on Wines In a statement to BFMTV, Retailleau recalled that on Friday […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:The legacy of Francis, the Pope of the Poor, continues to inspire positive change and inclusivity across the globe. His teachings serve as a beacon of light in the pursuit of a more compassionate and equitable world. It is Saturday, and lingering puddles from the previous night’s rain reflect the early morning sun as people […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:The Syrian government this Sunday rejected any proposed autonomy of the Kurdish-Syrian minority after denouncing some leaders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for calling for federalism, which is supposed to threaten the unity of the country. RELATED: Warning Against Normalizing Extremist Groups in Syria and Future Regional Risks A statement by the Syrian presidency […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:An armed attack on Saturday night left five dead in the Ecuadorian province of El Oro, bordering Peru, according to local press reports this Sunday, another episode of killings in the wave of violence that has rocked the country since the beginning of 2024. RELATED: Ecuador Earthquake Leaves 20 Injured, Exposes Structural Inequality and Resilience […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:King Frederik X will visit the autonomous territory from Monday to Friday. On Sunday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s President Jens-Frederik Nielsen called for strengthening unity between their peoples in order to confront the United States’ interest in the autonomous territory. RELATED: Danish PM Frederiksen Rebukes U.S. Attempt to Annex Greenland “Nothing is […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Everyone acknowledges that the country will enter a new era of uncertainties and dangers due to President Trump’s threats. On Monday, the federal legislative elections will decide Canada’s immediate future, as they will mark a new relationship with the United States and President Donald Trump. The electoral atmosphere, however, is less enthusiastic than in previous […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:The Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, strongly rejected the recent appointment of a vice president by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), describing it as a unilateral decision lacking national consensus. In a statement, Hamas accused the PLO leadership of succumbing to external pressures and reinforcing exclusionary policies that undermine efforts to unify Palestinian society around the […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:In a part of the world long accustomed to public health emergencies, Burundi is again in the spotlight—but not for reasons anyone would cheer. The East African nation is grappling with a resurgent mpox outbreak that has sent regional health officials scrambling and rekindled memories of past epidemics that wreaked havoc on fragile healthcare systems. […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:At least 51 Palestinians were killed and 115 others wounded in the past 24 hours amid Israel’s relentless genocidal campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to medical sources. Health authorities in Gaza confirmed that the overall Palestinian death toll since the beginning of the Israeli aggression in October 2023 has now reached a staggering […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a second consecutive attack on Sunday targeting the Israeli Nevatim Airbase, located in the Negev region of southern occupied Palestine. In an official statement, Brigadier General Yahya Sari, spokesperson for the Yemeni military, confirmed that a hypersonic ballistic missile was used, successfully striking the intended military target. Sari emphasized Yemen’s […]
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of Congolese citizens took to the streets of Butembo, in North Kivu province, to demand an immediate end to the protracted war devastating their region. The demonstration, organized by civil society groups, comes as Goma, the provincial capital, marks three months under rebel control. Protesters, carrying placards calling for peace and chanting slogans in […]
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