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U.S. State Department Investigates Harvard Over Visa Sponsorship

This marks President Trump’s latest attack on one of the country’s most prestigious universities. On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department opened an investigation into Harvard University over its admission practices and sponsorship of international visas for students and faculty through the Exchange Visitor Program. RELATED: U.S. Universities Tighten Rules to Prevent Pro-Palestine Rallies The U.S. […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Activists Call on Barbadian PM Davis to Grant Pardon to Columbus Statue Protester

Shamanandaze Smith broke the statue of the European explorer with a sledgehammer in 2021. This week, the Caribbean Freedom Project issued calls for Barbadian Prime Minister Philip Davis to grant a full pardon to Shervandaze Smith, who smashed a Christopher Columbus statue with a sledgehammer in 2021. RELATED: Trinidad and Tobago Remove Colonial References From […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Venezuela Hosts International Forum for Peace and Opposition to War

‘We have an unpostponable duty to take collective and responsible action in favor of human existence’, Altuve said. On Wednesday, Caracas hosts the “For a Humane Humanity: Peoples’ Summit for Peace and Against War,” an international forum where 80 representatives from various countries will gather over two days to discuss the contemporary global context. RELATED: […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

International Justice Court Warns of Far-Reaching Consequences of Climate Change

ICJ judges emphasize that the global climate crisis poses an urgent and existential threat to all countries. On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) warned that the global consequences of climate change are “grave and far-reaching” and emphasized that its effects reflect “the urgent and existential threat” posed by the climate crisis. RELATED: World […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Transatlantic Clash: The Tension Between Lula and Trump and the Impact of Tariffs on Brazil-U.S. Relations

The bilateral relationship between Brazil and the United States, two of the most influential democracies in the Americas, has been marked by cycles of strategic cooperation and moments of sharp divergence. Currently, the political and commercial tension between Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated to unprecedented levels, […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israel Has Caused the Deaths of 110 Gazans From Malnutrition So Far

These are only cases recorded in hospitals, and the actual number may be significantly higher. On Wednesday, the Health Ministry in Gaza reported that 10 Palestinians have died of malnutrition in the past 24 hours, as food remains scarce in the enclave after more than 21 months of Israeli military operations. RELATED: UN Condemns Israeli […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China and Russia Launch a Marine Scientific Expedition

Scientists will conduct environmental research in the Bering Sea and the northwestern Pacific. On Tuesday, a China-Russia joint marine scientific expedition was officially launched in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. Chinese and Russian scientists will embark on a research voyage aboard the scientific vessel Akademik M.A. Lavrentyev to the Bering Sea and the northwestern […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

U.S. Science Agency Members Protest Against Trump’s Policies

They called on Congress to defend the NSF’s mission and workforce, and reaffirm its scientific independence. More than 140 employees of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) signed a letter condemning President Donald Trump’s policies and actions on science that have undermined one of the country’s leading scientific funding institutions. RELATED: Italian Industry Warns Trump’s […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Russian Navy Conducts Large-Scale July Storm Drills

The drills will run across several maritime regions, including the Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Baltic Sea, and Caspian Sea. On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the Russian Navy launched the large-scale operational exercise July Storm, involving forces from the Northern, Pacific, Baltic Fleets, and the Caspian Flotilla. RELATED: Russia and Ukraine Set for Third […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Skeleton in Guatemalan jungle likely US birdwatcher missing since 2023

Clothes matching those of Raymond Ashcroft, who disappeared while visiting Maya ruins, were found at the scene.

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Ukraine and Israel Deepen Anti-Iran Alliance

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Israel, Andriy Sibiga and Gideon Sa’ar, agreed on Wednesday in Kiev to work together to confront what they call the Iranian “threat” — a key ally of Russia, whose nuclear facilities were recently targeted by Israel and the U.S. in unprovoked airstrikes. RELATED: Iran’s Uranium Enrichment: A Sovereign Right […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Zelensky’s Regime Faces Protests Over New Legislation

Protesters in Kiev hurled insults at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, condemning his support for legislation that would undermine the independence of anti-corruption agencies. RELATED: Third Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations Set for July 23 Demonstrators assembled in the center of the capital, chanting “Zelya is the devil”—a mocking nickname for Zelensky—while others yelled […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Petro Denounces Enormous Political Pressure on Colombian Judiciary Ahead of Uribe Trial Verdict

Colombian President Gustavo Petro warns of intense attempts to influence the judiciary as the historic trial of ex-president Álvaro Uribe nears a decisive verdict on allegations of witness tampering and bribery. Related: President Petro Denounces Foreign Criminal Organizations Threatening Colombia’s Sovereignty In the final days before the landmark ruling on former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

State Responsibility and Human Rights Violations in the Detention of Venezuelan Migrants in El Salvador

Cristosal’s report exposes how the illegal detention of over 250 Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador reveals coordinated state failures and violations of international human rights law by both El Salvador and the United States. Related: El Salvador and US Violated Human Rights of Venezuelan Migrants, NGO Cristosal Denounce The recent release of more than 250 […]

Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Argentina’s Dollar Drain Deepens: IMF Warns Milei Over Critically Low Reserves and Capital Flight

The IMF alerts Argentina’s government under Javier Milei that net reserves remain critically low amid escalating dollar outflows. A private report reveals over $5 billion fled in 45 days, warning urgent measures are needed to stabilize the economy ahead of key negotiations. Related: Argentina Faces Waves of Protests Against Milei’s Brutal Austerity and Dismantling of […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

El Salvador and US Violated Human Rights of Venezuelan Migrants, NGO Cristosal Denounces

The humanitarian organization Cristosal accuses El Salvador and the United States of coordinated human rights violations against deported Venezuelan migrants, demanding international accountability and reparations. Related: From CECOT to Venezuela: The Controversial Repatriation of Venezuelan Migrants and Its Challenges In a devastating revelation, the human rights NGO Cristosal has denounced that both El Salvador and...

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Iran’s Uranium Enrichment: A Sovereign Right Anchored in Scientific Achievement and Political Independence

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi affirms uranium enrichment as an inalienable sovereign right, underscoring the program’s significance for national dignity and political independence amid escalating regional tensions. Related: Trump Threatens Iran with New Attacks: “We Will Do It Again if Necessary” Tehran remains firm in its determination to preserve and develop its uranium enrichment […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

UN Chief Urges Urgent Action as Global Crises Threaten Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning Monday at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), declaring that the world is facing a “global development emergency” and must act with “urgency and ambition” to rescue the 2030 Agenda. Speaking to ministers and delegates from UN member states, Guterres emphasized that the Sustainable […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Zambia Signs $1.1 Billion Deal for Oil Refinery and Energy Hub in Ndola

Zambia has signed a landmark $1.1 billion agreement to construct a crude oil refinery and integrated energy complex in Ndola, a strategic move aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency and boosting regional trade. The deal, announced Monday, brings together the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and China’s Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation (FJXX), with support from the Zambia […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The Exterminating Angel: Buñuel’s Surreal Allegory of Aristocratic Decay

In 1962, Spanish-born director Luis Buñuel unveiled The Exterminating Angel, a surrealist drama that would go on to become one of the most enduring allegories of class disintegration and social absurdity in cinematic history. Filmed in Mexico and starring Silvia Pinal, the film thrusts viewers into a world where social rituals unravel, exposing the primal […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sheinbaum Demands Immediate Repatriation of Mexicans Held at Alligator Alcatraz

We sent a diplomatic note demanding that any Mexican be deported immediately, she said. On Tuesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration is working to ensure the immediate repatriation of 14 Mexican nationals being held at the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in Florida. RELATED: Alligator Alcatraz Takes in Its First Group of Detained Migrants “All […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Gaza-Based Journalists Face Starvation Without Immediate Humanitarian Intervention

The French news agency denounced the dire living conditions in the war-ravaged Gaza, where Israeli bombs continue to fall. On Tuesday, the French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) warned that its Gaza-based reporters, photographers, and videographers are at risk of starving to death if there is no “immediate intervention” in the besieged enclave, where the […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazilian Supreme Court justice threatens to arrest Bolsonaro

Judge Moraes accuses Bolsonaro of breaching a social media ban he had imposed on the ex-president.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

From CECOT to Venezuela: The Controversial Repatriation of Venezuelan Migrants and Its Challenges

Venezuela’s recent history has been marked by an unprecedented migratory exodus, fueled by a deep economic, political, and social crisis. Millions of Venezuelans have left in search of hope beyond their borders, risking dangerous routes and uncertain futures. In this context, a recent episode has captured headlines and raised alarms in the international community: the […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Vigil set for Brazilian man shot dead by police in London in 2005

The 27-year-old was killed in south London 20 years ago after being mistaken for a terror suspect.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

No justice for de Menezes 'a travesty', say family

The 27-year-old was killed in south London 20 years ago after being mistaken for a terror suspect.

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Kamchatka

The aftershock was felt with an intensity of up to 4 on the local scale in both Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. On Tuesday, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Avacha Bay area off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, as the region continues to experience aftershocks following a series of powerful quakes over the weekend. RELATED: Two Guatemalans Died After Rockfall […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazilian Court Accepts Case Against Mastermind of Pereira and Phillips Murders

They were killed for his defense of the Amazon and Indigenous peoples. On Monday, the Federal Court of Amazonas accepted a lawsuit filed by Brazilian prosecutors against Ruben Villar Coelho (aka “Colombia”), who is accused of being the mastermind behind the murders of Bruno Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips. RELATED: Armed Violence in Colombia […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

ZEEP Colombia-Venezuela Border: Advantages, Key Objectives, and Regional Future

The relationship between Colombia and Venezuela has historically oscillated between collaboration and tension, shaped by the political contexts of each country The recent signing of the agreement to establish the Special Economic Zone of Peace (ZEEP) marks a turning point in border management, opening new expectations for development, integration, and reconciliation for border communities. Historical […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations in Northern Ireland and Spain: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges for Coexistence

Migration is a phenomenon as old as humanity itself. Since prehistoric times, humans have migrated in search of food, better climatic conditions, safety, and basic resources. However, throughout history, the reasons and forms of migration have evolved: territorial conquests, world wars, internal conflicts, and economic crises have been driving forces that push people to leave […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Pentagon Ends the Deployment of Marines in Los Angeles

Mayor Bass claimed victory following the news, saying this is another win for the city. On Monday, the Pentagon confirmed that the 700 U.S. Marines deployed to counter the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests in Los Angeles last month would withdraw. RELATED: Protests in Los Angeles: A War Against Multiple Enemies “With stability returning […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ to Add More Deficit by 2034: CBO

The deficit results from a decrease in direct spending of US$1.1 trillion and a decrease in revenues of US$4.5 trillion. On Monday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report showing that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which was signed into law on July 4, would add US$3.39 trillion to the U.S. deficit from […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Italian Industry Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Undermine Growth

U.S. tariffs could cost Italy up to 0.8% of GDP, Confindustria warns. On Monday, Italy’s largest industrial association said that a proposed new round of tariffs by the United States could result in a 38-billion-euro (US$44.4 billion) loss in Italian exports and reduce the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.8 percent by 2027. RELATED: […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Syria Faces Humanitarian Crisis Following Druze-Bedouin Conflict

Clashes between Bedouin clans and Druze groups in Syria’s southern Al-Suwayda province have triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, causing widespread disruptions to electricity, water supplies, and healthcare services, while also fueling sectarian hate speech and putting Druze communities at risk of retaliation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Tuesday. RELATED:Critical 1,000 Dead in Syria Sweida […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Third Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations Set for July 23

The third round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is set to take place on July 23 in Istanbul, as confirmed by the Turkish government. The meeting will be held at the Ottoman-era Çırağan Palace in Beşiktaş, where the previous round of negotiations occurred on June 3. RELATED: Ukraine Deliberately Targets Russian Civilians in […]

Published on: July 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English