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The Venezuelan government condemns the European Union’s decision to label the country as “high risk,” denouncing European double standards and defending national sovereignty and dignity against new interference attempts. ‘Return to the Homeland’ Plan Brings 141 Migrants Back to Venezuela In a new episode of diplomatic aggression, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has categorically rejected […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Mate is more than just a drink in Argentina—it is a symbol of friendship, community, and tradition, deeply embedded in the country’s cultural identity. Origins and Evolution Mate traces its origins to the Guaraní communities, who discovered its stimulating properties long before European colonizers arrived. Jesuits played a crucial role in spreading its cultivation and […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Nigerian officials estimate that over 500 people remain missing and presumed dead following devastating flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State, which began on May 29. The floods flattened entire neighborhoods, killing hundreds and displacing thousands. Key roads and bridges were destroyed, disrupting movement and economic activity. The United Nations and Nigerian authorities are leading recovery […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:The ongoing civil war in Sudan, now in its third year, has led to worsening food insecurity and a massive refugee influx into Chad, with over 1.2 million Sudanese seeking shelter in the country. The UN Special Representative for Central Africa, Abdou Abarry, has raised concerns over the international community’s inaction, warning that the humanitarian […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Kenya and China have launched discussions to establish local vaccine and pharmaceutical production centers, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system and reducing import dependency. Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan to discuss the project, which is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The initiative […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:‘Nothing is more urgent than restoring Colombians’ security,’ Bogota Mayor Galan said. On Tuesday, Cali Security Secretary Jairo Garcia confirmed that three bomb explosions targeting police stations in the city left at least two people dead and 36 wounded, including three minors. RELATED: Colombian Social and Grassroots Organizations Call for National Mobilization to Support Popular […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:A new UN report has accused Israel of committing war crimes and the crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza, citing systematic attacks on schools, universities, mosques, and cultural sites. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, chaired by former ICC judge Navi Pillay, describes the attacks as part of a “concerted campaign to obliterate […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Thirty years later, the situation is similar as impunity continues, SOS Racismo spokesperson pointed out. On Tuesday, thousands of Portuguese took to the streets of Lisbon to protest racism and xenophobia, marking the 30th anniversary of the racist killing of a young Portuguese man of Cape Verdean descent by a group of skinheads. RELATED: Venezuela […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:The former Argentine president could be sentenced to six years in prison and permanently banned from holding public office. On Tuesday, Argentina’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti called the justices to convene at 4 p.m. local time to decide on the case against former President Cristina Fernandez (2007-2015). RELATED: Cristina Fernandez Criticizes The Milei’s […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Last week the administration of President Luis Arce accused him of eight crimes. On Monday, Bolivia’s Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation against former President Evo Morales (2006-2019) after the administration of President Luis Arce accused him of eight crimes. RELATED: Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal Announces 10 Presidential Candidates for August 2025 Elections; Evo Morales Excluded […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:In Q1 2025, they rose by 87.7% compared to the same period last year. Over the past 16 quarters, Venezuela’s non-oil exports have continued to grow. In the first four months of 2025, they rose by 87.7% compared to the same period last year. RELATED: Venezuela and Russia Strengthen Strategic Partnership Across Multiple Sectors These […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:The Kremlin may remove the Soviet founder’s embalmed body during renovations of his century-old mausoleum. In recent days, thousands of Russians have flocked to Red Square to bid farewell to Vladimir Lenin amid speculation that the Kremlin may remove the Soviet founder’s embalmed body during renovations of his century-old mausoleum. RELATED: Lavrov: Russian Military Campaign […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:‘A stable, right-wing liberal cabinet is needed. That can only happen without Geert Wilders,’ she said. On Monday, Dilan Yesilgoz, leader of the Dutch People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), said that her party will not enter into a new coalition government with Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) ahead of the upcoming […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:The suspect entered two classrooms armed with a legally owned handgun and shotgun. On Tuesday, Graz Mayor Elke Kahr confirmed that at least 10 people — eight students, one adult and the alleged attacker — were killed in a shooting at a high school in the Austrian city. RELATED: Teen Detained in Connection With Uppsala […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Russia, highlighting cooperation in political, economic, commercial, legal, cultural, and technological fields, solidifying decades of bilateral relations. Related: Venezuela Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza Aid Ship: President Maduro’s government Denounces “Genocide Against the Palestinian People” On...
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Amid escalating violence and political polarization, Colombia’s National Assembly for Social Reforms, Peace, and Unity,a coalition of social, union, and grassroots groups,calls for nationwide marches to defend the popular consultation and demand peace with social justice, denouncing attacks on social leaders and urging democratic dialogue. Related: A Criminal Network is Behind the Attack on Uribe […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:The clashes over local Ice raids come as the White House orders immigration agents to ramp up enforcement.
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Former Bolsonaro aide Mauro Cid exposes how the ex-president altered a coup d’état decree after the 2022 elections, removing planned arrests of Supreme Court judges and congressional leaders, revealing the far-right’s authoritarian intentions. Related: Brazil’s Coup Trial: Supreme Court Questions Bolsonaro’s Aide-de-Camp In a startling revelation, Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid, former personal secretary to Jair […]
Published on: June 10, 2025 | Source:Venezuela’s government strongly condemns Israel’s interception of the humanitarian ship Madleen bound for Gaza, calling the act piracy and part of an ongoing genocide against Palestinians. Caracas demands the immediate release of activists and an end to the Gaza blockade. Related: Current State of Venezuela’s Oil Industry: Resilience Amidst US Sanctions Venezuela Denounces Israeli Aggression […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:In response to widespread protests against President Trump’s harsh immigration policies, the U.S. government has mobilized over 700 Marines to Los Angeles, intensifying militarized repression and escalating tensions with local authorities who condemn the federal overreach. Related: Trump’s Border Czar Not to Arrest California Governor Newsom The United States government has ordered the deployment of […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:In a pivotal meeting in Caracas, Venezuela’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) reaffirmed their strategic partnership, vowing to confront U.S. imperialist aggression through expanded cooperation in activist training and workers’ movements. Related: Sanctions, Solidarity and Sovereignty: The Untold Story of Iran-Venezuela Relations Venezuela and China have taken a […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:The former Brazilian president and his associates could face up to 40 years in prison. On Monday, Brazil’s Supreme Court began questioning Mauro Cid, the aide-de-camp to former President Jair Bolsonaro (2018–2022) and a key figure in the case accusing the far-right leader of plotting a coup attempt to remain in power. RELATED: Bolsonaro Leads […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:On June 9, Russia and Ukraine carried out their first exchange of prisoners of war under the age of 25. On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that his country’s special military operation in Ukraine will continue “in parallel” with the fulfillment of humanitarian agreements with Kiev. RELATED: Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukrainian […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued an urgent warning about the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system, describing it as “extremely fragile” amid continued Israeli bombardment and blockade. The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah has activated mass casualty protocols 12 times in the past two weeks due to gunshot and shrapnel […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Since the implementation of new U.S.- and Israeli-backed food distribution centers in Gaza on May 27, at least 126 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to access aid, according to Palestinian resistance factions, including Hamas. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), supported by Israel and the U.S., has replaced UN-led aid distribution, but Palestinian groups accuse […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Khartoum, June 9, 2025 (teleSUR) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has sounded the alarm over worsening violence, hunger, and insecurity in South Darfur, Sudan, as detailed in its latest report, Voices from South Darfur. South Darfur endured intense urban warfare in 2023, which destroyed hospitals and critical infrastructure, leaving civilians vulnerable to sexual violence and […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:A new international survey has placed China ahead of the United States in favorability rankings across Africa, marking a significant shift in global perceptions. The Morning Consult survey, conducted across 41 nations, shows that China now enjoys a higher net favorability score than the U.S., a milestone in global perception tracking. This surge in admiration […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Rev. Alphonsus Afina, a Nigerian Catholic priest who previously served in the United States, was kidnapped by Boko Haram on June 1 near Gwoza, close to the Cameroon border, according to Bishop John Bogna Bakeni of Maiduguri. Afina was traveling from Mubi to Maiduguri for a workshop when his convoy was ambushed by armed men […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Israeli troops opened fire on a group of Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid near a distribution center in Rafah, killing at least eight people, according to Gaza health officials. The attack occurred at Al-Alam roundabout, approximately one kilometer from the aid center, which Israel considers an active combat zone at night. Since the new aid […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Her disappearance came after she had received repeated threats from a lumber businessman. On Monday, Chilean social, territorial and humanitarian organizations held demonstrations demanding that President Gabriel Boric’s government accelerate investigations into the disappearance of Mapuche leader Julia Chuñil. RELATED: Bedouins and Mapuches: One Fight for Land and Identity This 73-year-old woman, who was president […]...
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:The Libyan Defense Ministry has declared that the security situation in Tripoli remains stable, following overnight clashes between government forces and armed militias. Authorities confirmed that military units intervened swiftly, ensuring the withdrawal of armed groups and restoring compliance with the ceasefire agreements established in May. The Defense Ministry warned against further violations, reaffirming its […]...
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:More than 50 films from 12 countries will be screened free of charge at the International Film and Communication Festival of Indigenous Peoples, which will return to Peru after 35 years, according to the Cultural Center of Spain in Lima. RELATED: Bossa Nova: Brazil’s Cultural Treasure and Global Musical Influence The fifteenth edition of the […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:The White House and California clashed over Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. On Monday, Tom Homan, the “Border Czar” during President Donald Trump’s administration, clarified his controversial remarks and denied that there are no concrete plans to arrest California Gov. Gavin Newsom over recent protests in Los […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:The entire valley of the Lonza River has been classified as a maximum-risk natural disaster zone. Days after a landslide of earth, mud and rocks buried the village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps, the question is emerging of where to rebuild the community for the 300 residents who lost their homes — a complex […]
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:On Saturday, he was shot twice while giving a speech at a campaign event in the Bogota neighborhood of Modelia. On Monday, Colombian Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo stated that the investigation into the attack against Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay is pointing to an organized criminal group. The masterminds of the attack, however, have not […]
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