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Cuba Congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Electoral Victory in Trinidad and Tobago

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel extended congratulations on Monday to political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar following her recent victory in Trinidad and Tobago’s general elections, in a message shared via his official Telegram channel. “We congratulate Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her triumph in the general elections held in Trinidad and Tobago,” stated the Cuban head of state. Díaz-Canel […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump’s Trade War Shrinks U.S. Economy by 0.3% in First Quarter

New tariff policies have increased uncertainty and dampened confidence. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing that the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) shrank at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of this year, amid new tariff policies that have increased uncertainty and dampened confidence. The […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Liberation of Kursk is a Triumph of Justice Over Evil: North Korean General Pak

Previously, Putin thanked North Korea for the support provided in expelling Ukrainian troops from that region. On Wednesday, North Korean Lieutenant General Pak Young-il rejoiced over the liberation of the Kursk region, which had been invaded by Ukrainian troops in August 2024. RELATED: Russia Thanks North Korea for Its Help in the Liberation of Kursk […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

European Commission Calls for Restraint From India and Pakistan

‘We urge India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through bilateral political dialogue,’ EC spokesperson Anouni said. On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences without resorting to military action. RELATED: Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within 24-36 Hours This appeal comes at a time of […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within 24-36 Hours

‘India’s self-assumed hubristic role of judge, jury and executioner in the region is reckless and vehemently rejected,’ Tarar said. On Wednesday, the Kashmir region was once again the scene of armed clashes after Pakistani forces opened fire on Indian positions in various sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) and the Lower International Border (LIB). […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump Adminstration’s 1st 100 Days: Major Policy Shifts, Legal Battles and Controversies

Critics said some of Trump’s moves are too rapid and extreme, which could negatively impact the U.S. economy and society. The first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term have seen major shifts and hasty execution of polices, prompting numerous legal battles and controversies among the U.S. public. RELATED: Trump Claims Ukraine “Will […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The Peace Agreement Should Be Signed With Ukraine, Not the United States: Peskov

The primary causes of the Ukrainian crisis are too complex to be resolved overnight, he said. On Tuesday, in response to Washington’s calls for an immediate halt to the Ukrainian conflict, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that “the peace agreement must be signed with Ukraine, not with the United States.” RELATED: Russia Thanks North Korea […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuela and Grenada Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

President Maduro and PM Mitchell reviewed initiatives such as food production through the AgroALBA project. On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell held a meeting to strengthen bilateral cooperation through the signing of agreements and the ratification of a roadmap for economic complementarity. RELATED: Grenadian PM Mitchell Paid Tribute to […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump says he 'could' return mistakenly deported man if he wanted to

He had previously said he did not have the power to retrieve Kilmar Ábrego García from El Salvador.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks

The government says armed illegal groups are launching deadly revenge attacks on the security forces.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Drone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide

Two people are killed after a glacial lagoon overflowed in the Ancash region triggering a landslide.

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Cuba and Russia Strengthen Alliance Against Western Sanctions at BRICS Summit

Cuba and Russia sign a joint declaration at the BRICS foreign ministers’ summit in Rio de Janeiro to counter unilateral Western sanctions, consolidating strategic cooperation and denouncing neocolonial practices affecting Global South nations. Related: Cuban Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Argentina’s Sovereignty Over Malvinas Islands During the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Council meeting in Rio de […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump Claims Ukraine “Will Be Crushed Very Soon”: Peace or Pressure on Kyiv?

US President Donald Trump states Ukraine “will be crushed very soon” while positioning himself as the nation’s savior. The White House pushes for a peace deal that could force concessions to Moscow. A critical analysis from a Latin American leftist perspective. Related: Trump Threatens Russia with New Sanctions: Escalating Tensions in Ukraine and Criticism of […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump Intensifies Anti-Migrant Rhetoric: Venezuela and (Extinct) Tren de Aragua at the Center of New U.S. Crackdown

Donald Trump’s latest speech escalates attacks on migrants and Venezuela, linking the Tren de Aragua non existing gang to the Maduro government and justifying mass deportations, militarization, and new sanctions. Human rights groups and Venezuelan organizations denounce the criminalization of migrants and warn of the humanitarian consequences. Trump’s “War” on Migrants: Venezuela and Tren de […]

Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuela Launches Campaign Demanding Return of Baby Kidnapped by U.S.

Venezuela denounces the U.S. for the forced separation and alleged kidnapping of Maikelys Espinoza Bernal, a two-year-old girl, launching a global campaign for her return. The case is spotlighted as a violation of migrant and child rights under international law. Related: U.S. Homeland Security Kidnapped a Two-Year-Old Girl, Venezuela Denounces Venezuela has ignited an international […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sudanese midwives deliver hope amid war and ruin

In war-ravaged Khartoum, midwives like Hawaa Ismael are risking their lives to deliver babies and care for mothers despite Sudan’s crumbling health care system. With fewer than 25% of medical facilities still functioning due to the ongoing conflict, pregnant women are forced to walk for hours, or even days, to find care. Some never make […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to have access to the Atlantic ocean

The landlocked countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have endorsed an initiative by Morocco to give them access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The foreign ministers of the three military-ruled West African nations shared their countries positions during a meeting Monday with King Mohammed VI in Rabat, the […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Gustavo Petro Exposes Extermination Plan by Clan del Golfo Against Public Forces: 27 Victims and an Unprecedented Warning

Colombian President Gustavo Petro reveals details of the “pistol plan” that has claimed the lives of 27 police officers and soldiers, linking the crimes to the Clan del Golfo. He announces an unrelenting offensive and an international alliance to dismantle the criminal structure. Related: Emergency in Colombia: Petro Leads Battle Against Yellow Fever Outbreak President […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Ecuador Military Execution of Minors: Human Rights Groups Demand Justice and State Accountability

Lawyers representing the families of four Afro-Ecuadorian children executed by military personnel in Guayaquil vow to take the case to international courts as Ecuador’s government faces mounting criticism over militarization, racism, and impunity. Related: Armed Attack Leaves Five People Killed In Ecuadorian Province Bordering Peru On December 8, 2024, four Afro-Ecuadorian children-Steven Medina (11 years […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

At Least 26 Killed by Roadside Bomb in Northeastern Nigeria

At least 26 people were killed on Monday in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State after the vehicle they were traveling in struck an improvised explosive device (IED), authorities said. The bomb was allegedly planted by Boko Haram militants. The explosion occurred around noon along the road connecting Kala-Balge and Gamboru-Ngala, near the village of Furunduma, police […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The Rule of Law Must Be Restored in El Salvador: OUDH

President Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’ has resulted in over 390 deaths of citizens in the custody of state agents. On Tuesday, the the Central American University’s Human Rights Observatory (OUDH) recommended the restoration of the rule of law in El Salvador, which, according to its director Gabriela Santos, “has been lost due to the suspension […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Grenadian PM Mitchell Paid Tribute to Liberator Simon Bolivar in Venezuela

His visit seeks to strengthen diplomatic relations and cooperation between the South American nation and the Caribbean island. On Monday afternoon, the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, arrived in Venezuela on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. RELATED: Grenada celebrates 51st anniversary of independence […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Palestinian Education Ministry: Nearly 15,000 Students Killed Since Onset of Israeli Aggression

Gaza/West Bank – April 30, 2025 — The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education reported on Tuesday that 14,784 students have been killed and 24,766 injured since October 7, 2023, as a result of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The breakdown includes: The statement also detailed a sharp toll […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The Quechua People – A Living Culture of the Andes

The Quechuas are one of the largest Indigenous groups in South America, living in the Andes Mountains and Amazonian regions of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Their shared language is Quechua, also known as Runasimi, meaning “language of the people.” The earliest Quechua groups settled in northern Chile around 8000 BC. They were […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Argentines Reject the Presence of the SouthCom Admiral Holsey

‘The SouthCom is not a humanitarian institution. It’s a military intervention body,’ the Antifascist Movement recalled. On Tuesday, Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the United States Southern Command (SouthCom), arrived in Argentina to hold meetings with President Javier Milei, Defense Minister Luis Petri, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Gen. Xavier Isaac. […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Frederick X of Denmark Begins Visit to Greenland

The Danish monarch landed in Nuuk accompanied by Greenlandic President Jens-Frederik Nielsen. On Tuesday, King Frederik X of Denmark began an official visit to Greenland amid growing interest from the United States in acquiring the autonomous territory located in the North Atlantic. RELATED: Frederiksen and Nielsen To Renew Ties Between Denmark and Greenland The monarch […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Wins Election in Canada

‘Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, ever happen,’ he repeated in his victory speech. On Monday, the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, won Canada’s legislative elections. After several hours of vote counting, however, it is clear that the Liberals did not secure a […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Conservative-Social Democratic Coalition Makes Friedrich Merz Virtual German Chancellor

He is expected to assume leadership of the new federal government on May 6. On Monday, Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), paving the way for a new federal government led by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. RELATED: Germany Paid Two Million Euros to Victims of Colonia […]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Panamanian Police Repress Protests Against Social Security Reforms

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

United National Congress Wins Election in Trinidad and Tobago

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Opposition sails to victory in Trinidad and Tobago

Kamla Persad-Bissessar is set to become the next prime minister after her United National Congress party won.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Spain Restores Power Supply After Major Blackout

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Power Slowly Return in Spain and Portugal

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The Galápagos Islands: Ecuador’s Treasure of Biodiversity and Evolution

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Russia Thanks North Korea for Its Help in the Liberation of Kursk

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: Telesur English favicon Telesur English