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Trump’s Emissary Meets With Putin to Address the End of the Ukrainian Conflict

Today’s meeting comes one day after Russian-U.S. consultations in Istanbul, which ended without any concrete agreement. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, held a meeting to address the issue of a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Ukraine. RELATED: There Will Be No Return […]

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Pakistan demands end to Israeli violations of Syria’s sovereignty

Islamabad, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan demanded at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), on Friday, an end to the Israeli violations of Syria's sovereignty in denunciation of the recent attacks by the Israeli Government. The post Pakistan demands end to Israeli violations of Syria’s sovereignty first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Spain Becomes a Key Player in China’s Rapprochement With Europe

Getting closer to China would be ‘like slitting one’s own throat,’ the U.S. Treasury Secretary threatened. On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. RELATED: China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% During the meeting, Xi proposed that the European Union and China work […]

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Ethiopia and EU analyze bilateral nexus and cooperation

Addis Ababa, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met with Simon Mordue, Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Issues at the EEAS, on Friday to discuss bilateral issues The post Ethiopia and EU analyze bilateral nexus and cooperation first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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International Progressive Theater Festival Kicks Off in Venezuela

This year’s edition features Russia as its guest of honor and will showcase Palestinian culture. On Thursday, Venezuela inaugurated the 4th edition of the Progressive International Theater Festival (FITP), where 22 countries from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe will perform high-quality plays to express the self-determination of peoples, critical and liberating thought, the protection […]

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Robot Pets Are Becoming Popular in Everyday Life in China

The spread of artificial pets is accompanied by an expansion of the consumer market for smart electronics and robotics. Humankind has been keeping pets, such as dogs and cats, for ages. However, this practice is being reimagined as cutting-edge technologies, notably artificial intelligence (AI), give rise to a burgeoning realm of robot “pets” that are […]

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China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125%

Meanwhile, President Xi activates his economic diplomacy in Europe and Asia. On Friday, China raised tariffs on all U.S. goods from 84% to 125% and warned that it would ignore any future duties imposed by Washington, arguing they no longer have any economic effect. RELATED: The EU and China To Hold a Summit in July […]

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The EU and China Are in Talks to Replace Tariffs on Electric Cars With Minimum Prices

In October 2024, tariffs of up to 35.3% on electric vehicle imports from China came into effect in the European Union. The European Commission (EC) and China will continue “dialoguing” to reach minimum price commitments on Chinese electric vehicles imported by the European Union (EU) as an “alternative” to the tariffs imposed by the bloc […]

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The EU and China To Hold a Summit in July

EC President urged Chinese Premier Li to avoid a further escalation in the trade war sparked by Trump’s tariffs. On Friday, a spokesperson for the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, announced that the European Union (EU) and China will hold a bilateral summit in the Asian country, on a date yet to be […]

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Nightclub survivor recalls 'total chaos' of ceiling collapse that killed 221

Carwin Javier Molleja remembers "the screams" as the roof of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed, killing 218 people.

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

221 Dead in Santo Domingo Nightclub Collapse: Dominican Republic Declares National Mourning

221 killed as Jet Set nightclub roof collapses during concert in Santo Domingo. Rescuers save 189; national mourning declared. Related: Santo Domingo Nightclub Disaster’s Death Toll to 124 Nightclub Collapse in Santo Domingo Leaves 221 Dead The Dominican Republic faces its worst disaster in decades after the roof of Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a […]

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Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills 6, Including Spanish Family: NYC Mayor Confirms No Survivors

Six dead as NYC tour helicopter crashes into Hudson River. Five Spanish nationals, pilot killed; investigation underway. Related: Helicopter Crash in Colombia Leaves Eight Soldiers Dead Tragedy on the Hudson: Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives The sightseeing vehicle operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six aboard—five […]

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Venezuelan Migrants Return Home: 178 Repatriated via ‘Vuelta a la Patria’ Program Amid US Sanctions

178 Venezuelan migrants return from the US under ‘Vuelta a la Patria’ program. Govt vows to continue repatriation despite sanctions, logistical hurdles, and disputed narratives. Related: Venezuela Announces Repatriation Flights Amid Criticism of Migrant Treatment Abroad 178 Venezuelans Repatriated from the U.S. via ‘Vuelta a la Patria’ Program A group of 178 Venezuelan citizens—16 women […]

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

British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document

A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to the group.

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Venezuela Declares Economic Emergency: Maduro’s Decree Targets US Sanctions & National Recovery

Venezuela’s National Assembly approves Maduro’s Economic Emergency Decree to counter US sanctions, boost production, and safeguard sovereignty. Related: Cuba and Venezuela Unite Against US Sanctions: “This is an Attack on Our Sovereignty” National Assembly Approves Emergency Measures Venezuela’s National Assembly approved an Economic Emergency State Decree on Thursday, proposed by President Nicolás Maduro. The measure,...

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Unity in Diversity: Peru Proposed at CELAC Summit

Lima, April 10 (Prensa Latina) Peruvian Deputy Foreign Minister Félix Denegri advocated regional unity in diversity, prioritizing common interests and objectives over differences in a speech delivered at the IX CELAC Summit and released here today. The post Unity in Diversity: Peru Proposed at CELAC Summit first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Cuban Poet Alex Pausides Invited to Dialogues a Viva Voz

Havana, April 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban poet, editor, and cultural promoter Alex Pausides, winner of the 2024 National Publishing Award, will be the guest this Saturday on the cultural program Dialogues a Viva Voz, according to the program's press release. The post Cuban Poet Alex Pausides Invited to Dialogues a Viva Voz first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Ecuador National Electoral Council (CNE) Seals Computer System

ECUADOR-ELECTIONS The post Ecuador National Electoral Council (CNE) Seals Computer System first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Dominican President Extends National Mourning Until April 13

Santo Domingo, April 10 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President Luis Abinader today extended the national mourning period for three more days following the recent tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub in the National District, where 221 people lost their lives. The post Dominican President Extends National Mourning Until April 13 first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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US Lawmakers Warn of Electoral and Security Crisis in Ecuador in Letter to Secretary of State

Ecuador is grappling with historic levels of violence: homicide rates surged from 5.8 to 46.2 per 100,000 inhabitants between 2018 and 2023. A group of U.S. congressmembers, including Greg Casar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jonathan L. Jackson, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over the integrity of Ecuador’s upcoming presidential runoff […]

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Ukraine and US peace delegations could meet next week

Kiev, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) A new meeting between delegations from Ukraine and the United States seeking an end to the Ukrainian conflict could be held next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. The post Ukraine and US peace delegations could meet next week first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Timor-Leste president awards Cuban doctors

Dili, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) The president of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize winner, José Ramos Horta, on Thursday awarded diplomas to a Cuban medical brigade that concluded their mission in his country. The head of state praised the group's dedication and contributions to the national health system and to the health of the Timorese people, according to Cuban ambassador here, Alina Aldama. The post Timor-Leste...

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Thailand gears up for summer storms

Bangkok, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) today confirmed the country’s readiness to assist eventual victims of summer storms, as forecast by the Meteorological Department. The post Thailand gears up for summer storms first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Palestinians hail Macron’s statements on recognizing their own state

Ramallah, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has hailed the statement made by French President, Emmanuel Macron, on the possibility of recognizing a national state in Gaza and the West Bank in June. The post Palestinians hail Macron’s statements on recognizing their own state first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Russia’s Kurchatov Institute, Roscosmos sign nuclear cooperation

Moscow, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Space Agency Roscosmos and the Kurchatov Institute for Nuclear Research have inked a strategic cooperation agreement, the space agency informed on Thursday through its Telegram channel. The post Russia’s Kurchatov Institute, Roscosmos sign nuclear cooperation first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Death toll in Santo Domingo disco collapse rises to 218

Santo Domingo, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) The death toll in the collapse of the Jet Set discotheque in the Dominican Republic has risen to 218, as the search for trapped bodies continues, 48 hours after the tragedy occurred, the Emergency Operations Center (COE)reported on Thurdsday. The post Death toll in Santo Domingo disco collapse rises to 218 first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Canada and the U.S. Prepare to Negotiate a New Trade Agreement

Ministers from both countries are in talks to ensure ‘constructive negotiations’ between Carney and Trump. On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that his administration is in talks with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to prepare for trade negotiations with Donald Trump following the Canadian elections on April 28. RELATED: Canada’s Countermeasures Against […]

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Panama Allows U.S. Troops to ‘Protect’ the Canal

This country is becoming a springboard for the consolidation of U.S. military presence in the region, Professor Rodriguez warned. On Wednesday, under the banner of “strengthening regional security,” Panama and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding that prioritizes free passage for U.S. military vessels through the Panama Canal and reinstates the rotational presence […]

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Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire

Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.

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

Lari Lari: The Shapeshifting Spirit That Haunts the Andean Night

Among the high plateaus, misty lakeshores, and wind-swept Quechua territories of the Andes, tales persist of a mystical being known as Lari Lari — a creature of many forms and even more secrets. Depending on the region, Lari Lari manifests differently. In the highlands, it takes the form of a feline with glowing eyes and […]

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Trump Threatens Iran With Military Action Over Nuclear Disarmament

To move forward today, we first need to agree that there can be no ‘military option,’ Iranian FM Araghchi stated. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that military action remains on the table if Iran fails to agree to end its nuclear program, suggesting Israel will play a key role in any potential response. […]

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Mexico Proposes a Latin American Economic Summit to Address the U.S. Trade War

The ‘Wellbeing Summit’ would aim to achieve greater regional trade integration in response to the resurgence of protectionism. On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed holding a “Summit for the Economic Wellbeing of Latin America” in Tegucigalpa, where the 9th Presidential Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was held. RELATED: […]

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U.S. and Russia Conclude Second Round of Talks to Restore Diplomatic Missions

‘Ukraine is not, absolutely not on the agenda. These talks are solely focused on our embassy operations,’ Tammy Bruce said. On Thursday, the United States and Russia finished their second round of talks on restoring diplomatic missions in Türkiye’s largest city Istanbul. RELATED: What’s at Stake in the U.S.-Iran Talks in Oman? The U.S. delegation […]

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Argentine Unions Hold General Strike After Retirees Protest

This is the third general strike that Argentines have organized against far-right President Javier Milei. On Thursday, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), Argentina’s largest labor union federation, called for a 24-hour general strike to protest President Javier Milei’s austerity policies. RELATED: Cuban Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Argentina’s Sovereignty Over Malvinas Islands The strike, […]

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China Unveils Plan to Boost Health-Related Consumption

The supply of high-quality food will be strengthened, and there will be a crackdown on illegal food additives. On Wednesday, Chinese authorities released an action plan to boost health-related consumption as the country moves to improve the quality of its health products and services, and to meet the people’s expanding needs in their pursuit of […]

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