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Despite a brief uptick in rainfall across parts of the continent, Africa’s water crisis is worsening, driven by rising temperatures, erratic precipitation, and the continued use of fossil fuels. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), surface temperatures across Africa are projected to rise by up to 4C by 2050, with Southern Africa already experiencing […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:‘If we don’t discuss a new way to finance developing countries, they will stay poor for more than 100 years,’ he said. On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged the creation of a new financing model to address sustainable development challenges and the global climate crisis. RELATED: BRICS Journalists Association Condemns Detention of Sputnik […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:A senior Hamas security official has accused Israeli intelligence services of exploiting humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza to conduct espionage operations, recruit collaborators, and smuggle narcotics, in what the official described as a campaign to destabilize Palestinian society under the guise of relief. In an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic, the official stated that […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:The cha-cha-chá is one of Cuba’s most representative musical genres and dances, as well as a hallmark of popular Latin American music. Its origin dates back to the late 1940s and is associated with violinist and composer Enrique Jorrín, a member of the Orquesta América. Seeking a simpler, clearer alternative to the danzón-mambo, Jorrín created […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:The Venezuelan migration crisis is one of the most significant in recent history. Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have undertaken dangerous journeys in search of better conditions, facing restrictive U.S. immigration policies that have led to family separations and left children in extreme vulnerability. This article examines the stories of separated families, the legal framework, […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel presided over the swearing-in ceremony of new Cuban ambassadors who will be serving oversea. The post Diaz-Canel presides over the swearing-in of new Cuban ambassadors first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:The refusal to broadcast the documentary ‘Gaza: Medics Under Fire’ shows that the BBC is not reporting without fear or favour. On Tuesday, more than 100 journalists from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and over 300 media industry figures published an open letter to the BBC Director General Tim Davie, the BBC Board of Governors, […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Top priority social issues are the focus of the agenda of the 10th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), which began in Havana, presided over by its First Secretary and President of the Republic, Miguel Diaz-Canel. The post Cuban Communist Party analyzes top priority social issues first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Havana, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) The Antonio Rodriguez Morey Information Center's gallery, attached to the Havana-based National Museum of Fine Arts (MNBA), will reportedly host the exhibition "Salon de la Fama (1)" on July 17, dedicated to personal caricature. The post Exhibit at Cuban Fine Arts Museum to link graphic humor, literature first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:This bill allocates hundreds of billions of dollars for border security and national defense. ON Thursday, the U.S. Congress passed a sweeping tax and spending package, with the House of Representatives approving it in a narrow 218-214 vote, sending the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to President Donald Trump for his signature. RELATED: Biden Condemns […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:It will address issues of vital importance to the country’s economy and society, said PM Marrero. On Friday and Saturday, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) will hold its 10th plenary session in Havana. RELATED: Mexico and Cuba Sign 2025-2028 Tourism Cooperation Program During the meeting, Cuban leaders will address issues […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Several civilians were injured, and at least one was killed after Kiev's drones targeted residential areas in Russian cities.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:At least 15 people were killed under Israeli strikes this Friday after the Zionist regime bombed tent camps for displaced persons in Al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, medical sources in the area confirmed. Naser Hospital, in Khan Yunis near the bombing site, received the bodies of at least 15 victims, including two children, who were killed during […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:The Islamic Republic of Iran has reopened nearly its entire airspace, including international flights to the capital city, Tehran, after closing it on June 13 due to the 12-day war with Israel. RELATED: Iranian President Signs Law Suspending Cooperation with IAEA “The airports of Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini (Tehran), along with airports in the north, […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:At the opening of FILVEN 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the evils of fascism and Zionism, calling for a cultural revolution against Eurocentrism and North-centrism, and proposed a national mission to promote reading and critical thought. Related: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Honors FANB’s Role in Dismantling Far-Right Terrorist Plots During the inauguration of the […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Germany is negotiating a covert arms agreement with the US to provide weapons to Ukraine, reflecting Europe’s role in a broader strategy aimed at weakening Russia under the guise of supporting Kyiv, exposing possible imperialist ambitions behind the conflict. Related: Germany’s Chancellor Merz Greenlit the Shipment of Military Gear to Israel Germany’s government is reportedly […]
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Colombian President Gustavo Petro exposes the rise of foreign criminal groups controlling cocaine export territories, highlighting a national sovereignty crisis and the need for international cooperation against multinational mafias. Related: Colombian House of Representatives Passes President Petro’s Pension Reform In a powerful speech this Thursday, President Gustavo Petro revealed the alarming presence of foreign...
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:A group of Colombian legislators from the government coalition formally requests the US House of Representatives Ethics Committee to investigate and sanction three US Representatives for alleged interventionist actions in Colombia. Related: Colombian House of Representatives Passes President Petro’s Pension Reform In a significant diplomatic move, a group of Colombian lawmakers from the government coalition […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:In the heart of northern Haiti, where drought and political instability have long threatened rural life, a quiet revolution is taking root. The Jean Marie Vincent Center, founded just two years ago in the town of Pignon, has already trained over 70 farmers in agroecological techniques and seed preservation—offering a powerful alternative to dependency and […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:At least 92 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 45 people waiting for humanitarian aid, as Israeli forces intensified their attacks on civilian areas, according to medical sources and local journalists. One of the deadliest incidents occurred near the Tahlia area in eastern Khan Younis, where Israeli forces opened fire on […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:A journalistic investigation has uncovered disturbing practices in the Gaza “Humanitarian Mission” coordinated by Israel and the United States, where Palestinians queuing desperately for aid face violence, intimidation, and potentially lethal conditions. Multiple eyewitnesses and security contractors, speaking anonymously for fear of retaliation, revealed that untrained and unsupervised armed personnel are using live...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:At the 44th FAO Conference, Venezuela presented its advances in agrifood production and communal economic models, emphasizing food sovereignty and peace diplomacy under President Nicolas Maduro’s leadership. Related: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Honors FANB’s Role in Dismantling Far-Right Terrorist Plots During the 44th session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference, a high-level Venezuelan […...
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The boxer, who fought against Jake Paul on Saturday, is accused of ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Former US President Joe Biden denounces Donald Trump’s newly approved tax bill, criticizing its massive giveaways to the wealthy and devastating cuts to essential social programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance. Related: US House of Representatives Narrowly Passes President Trump’s Controversial Bill Former President Joe Biden sharply criticized the recent approval of Donald Trump’s […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:US contractors deployed to humanitarian aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip have admitted to firing at Palestinian civilians during the distribution operations. Related: 228 Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 US contractors have confessed to firing live ammunition at Palestinian civilians during humanitarian aid operations in Gaza, exposing the deadly militarization of […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The bill allocates $75 billion to ICE and border operations, $45 billion to detain immigrants (including minors), and $69 billion for border wall construction. The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved President Trump’s controversial $1.3 trillion fiscal package, with a 218-214 vote after intense overnight negotiations. The bill redistributes wealth toward billionaires while cutting food […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:More than just festive music, calipso remains a living testimony of Afro-descendant creativity, resistance, and memory. With roots in the Caribbean’s colonial past, this genre—shaped by African rhythms and layered with political expression—has evolved into a voice for communities long silenced. Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, calipso became a tool of communication among enslaved African […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The African continent has seen a notable decline in mpox cases over the past week, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). However, the agency warns that severe vaccine shortages and lack of funding could undermine containment efforts. Since January 2024, Africa has recorded 153,439 suspected cases and 44,913 confirmed […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:çThe specter of regional conflict returned to center stage Wednesday as a new United Nations report publicly implicated Rwanda in the ongoing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), despite a recently signed peace agreement with Kinshasa. The UN Group of Experts, in a document presented to the Security Council in May […]
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Caracas, Jul 3 (Latin Press) Venezuela will host the XIV Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba and the #FidelX100pre International Symposium in August, which will pay tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. The post Venezuela to host solidarity meeting with Cuba, Fidels symposium first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Addis Ababa, 3 Jul (Latin Press) The House of Representatives of the People of Ethiopia (Parliament) today approved the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 (2018, local calendar) for an amount of 1.93 billion birr (more than 13,989 million dollars). The post Ethiopian Parliament approved budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Buenos Aires, July 3 (Latin Press) Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today embraced Cristina Fernandez in the apartment where her former president and friend is serving house arrest in the neighborhood of Constitución in Buenos Aires. The post Lula embraces Cristina first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Tegucigalpa, July 3 (Prensa Latina) The Honduran National Police confiscated an extensive plantation with 48,000 coca trees in a mountain sector of the northern department (region) of Colón, the armed institute reported today. The post Large coca plantation confiscated in northern Honduras first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Guatemala City, 3 Jul (Latin Press) More than 865,000 children in Guatemala work at home and on the streets without any remuneration, local media reported today taking into account an official report presented here. The post Guatemala: More than 865,000 children work in homes and streets first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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