(2023-06-08). Presidente iraní realizará gira por Venezuela, Nicaragua y Cuba. telesurtv.net Se trata del primer viaje de Raisí a Latinoamérica desde que tomó posesión del cargo en agosto de 2021.
(2023-06-08). Australia: Nazi Salute Banned, Bid to Stop Far-Right Extremists. telesurenglish.net Australia is poised to implement fresh legislation aimed at prohibiting the exhibition and commercialization of Nazi insignia and related items, in response to the escalating far-right movement within the nation. | Related: | On Thursday, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced that the government intends to enact legislation that constitutes the display and trade of Nazi emblems, including the swastika – a highly…
(2023-06-07). Biden Is Taking Latinos for Granted. strategic-culture.org The website had many mistakes that a native speaker—or even someone who speaks Spanish as a second language very well—would notice immediately. It said "agrega tú aplicación a nuestro banco de talentos," which would mean "add you application" instead of "your application." Plus, "banco de talentos" is a word-by-word translation of "talent bank" but it is not really an expression in Spanish.
(2023-06-07). Call in Chile to extend a hand of solidarity to Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Chilean internationalists, Cuban residents, solidarity members and friends of the Revolution are participating in a campaign to support Cuba on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the attack on the Cuartel Moncada.
(2023-06-07). Russian and Chinese planes patrol together again. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Chinese Air Force once again carried out a joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific area, the Russian Defense Ministry informed.
(2023-06-07). Santiago de Cuba: women playwrights make a difference. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Women playwrights, directors and actresses from several countries give life here to the IX International Festival The Writing of the Difference which will last until Sunday 11.
(2023-06-07). Dissatisfaction over President Boluarte's statement on deaths in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Insufficient answers and silences stand out in today's headlines about the statement of Peru's coup President Dina Boluarte to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as she is under investigation for the deaths in the repression of protests against her post.
(2023-06-07). Lopez Obrador explains the causes of Mexican officials' resignations. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) There is an electoral process underway to elect Mexican presidential candidates; therefore, those aspiring for the coalition headed by MORENA party will have to resign from their current posts.
(2023-06-07). New complaint of pederasty against priest in Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's district attorney of Tarija Sandra Gutierrez on Wednesday filed another complaint for sexual abuse committed in 1988 in the community of Camargo by a Catholic priest identified as Otto S.
(2023-06-07). Dissatisfaction over President Boluarte's statement on deaths in Peru. plenglish.com Lima, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Insufficient answers and silences stand out in today's headlines about the statement of Peru's coup President Dina Boluarte to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as she is under investigation for the deaths in the repression of protests against her post.
(2023-06-07). Lopez Obrador explains the causes of Mexican officials' resignations. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) There is an electoral process underway to elect Mexican presidential candidates; therefore, those aspiring for the coalition headed by MORENA party will have to resign from their current posts.
(2023-06-07). New complaint of pederasty against priest in Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's district attorney of Tarija Sandra Gutierrez on Wednesday filed another complaint for sexual abuse committed in 1988 in the community of Camargo by a Catholic priest identified as Otto S.
(2023-06-07). Russia thwarts Ukrainian attempt to break defense near Artiomovsk. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Russia's spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Igor Konashenkov on Wednesday unfolded that the Ukrainian Army was unable to break the Russian defense near the city of Artyomovsk, located in Donbas.
(2023-06-07). NAACP, Latinx, labor, and LGBTQ rights groups warn against visiting Florida. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—You've heard of State Department "travel advisories" for people planning to visit various foreign countries? "Don't go there. It's dangerous," is either implicit or explicit. Well, things are so bad for people of color and gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender people that three top civil rights groups have issued travel advisories…for Florida. In so many words, what they're saying …
(2023-06-07). Jacksonville immigrant community rallies against DeSantis backed anti-immigrant law. fightbacknews.org Jacksonville, FL – On June 1, over 300 members of the immigrant community in Jacksonville came together as part of a statewide day of action to oppose the signing of Senate Bill 1718, discriminatory anti-immigrant legislation that targets individuals still navigating the country's complex immigration system. Organized by Latino news and radio personalities with the help of many of their supporters, the protest showcased the community's commitment to fighting against policies that attack immigrants. | SB 1718 has faced widespread condemnation from the immigrant rights movement. This new law specifically…
(2023-06-07). Brasilia Summit: Lula and Maduro Reboot Regional Integration. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Dominguez — Jun 4, 2023 | In a blow to US hegemony, the revival of Unasur at a summit of 13 Latin American leaders demonstrates the region's shift back to the left and the rehabilitation of Venezuela. | Brazil's President Lula invited all 13 presidents from South America to a summit on May 30 aimed at developing a collective and "common vision and relaunching decisive actions for sustainable development, peace and the well-being of our peoples." | Lula presented 10 proposals to bring about the region's rapprochement — a consensual approach to economic, social and cultural issues. | Peru's…
(2023-06-07). Iranian President to Travel to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba. telesurenglish.net Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel next week to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba to strengthen relations with these Latin American countries. | RELATED: | Accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, Raisi will leave Tehran on Sunday. His trip aims to promote economic, political and scientific cooperation. He is also expected to meet with local businessmen and activists. | This will be Raisí's first trip to Latin America since he took office in August 20…
(2023-06-07). Zimbabwe: Over 2000 Suspected Cholera Cases. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Jenfan Muswere, Zimbabwe's Acting Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services made a statement explaining that the number of suspected cholera cases in Zimbabwe has exceeded 2,000, and there have been 15 confirmed deaths since the onset of the epidemic in February. | Related: | In the wake of escalating incidents, the government has advocated for a multi-faceted strategy and all-inclusive approach to tackle the spread of choler…
(2023-06-07). NAACP, Latinx, labor and LGBTQ rights groups warn against visiting Florida. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—You've heard of State Department "travel advisories" for people planning to visit various foreign countries? "Don't go there. It's dangerous," is either implicit or explicit. Well, things are so bad for people of color and gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender people that three top civil rights groups have issued travel advisories…for Florida. In so many words, what they're saying …
(2023-06-07). Qilu shipping cancer drug to U.S. ecns.cn Amid an ongoing cancer drug shortage, the United States Food and Drug Administration has been working with Chinese drugmaker Qilu Pharmaceutical Co Ltd to import the oncological medication cisplatin.
(2023-06-07). Scientific importance of Agrosciences 2023 highlighted. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The opportunity to unify different personalities and specialties at the Fifth International Congress of Agricultural Sciences (Agrociencias 2023) is of great scientific value, highlighted the speaker from Mexico Marisol Taja.
(2023-06-07). Silvio Rodríguez closed the Isla Verde festival with pure music. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez closed the First Isla Verde Caribbean Film and Environment Festival, a concert that still resounds on the southern Isla de la Juventud.
(2023-06-07). Electos nuevos miembros del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. telesurtv.net Los representantes del continente africano, Asia, América Latina y de Europa asumirán sus nuevas responsabilidades el 1 de enero de 2024.
(2023-06-07). Nancy Morejón at Cuban Film Festival in France. plenglish.com Paris, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Cooperation France Association (CubaCoop) announced on Wednesday that renowned Cuban poet Nancy Morejón accepted to be the godmother of the first Cuban Film Festival to take place in the Vitry-sur-Seine commune in the Paris region.
(2023-06-07). Kenya to construct monument in memory of massacred victims. plenglish.com Nairobi, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Kenyan government informed today that in the Shakahola forest area, where the bodies of some 250 members of a Christian sect were found, a monument will be raised as a tribute to those victims.
(2023-06-07). Belgian parliamentarians recognize Cuba's resistance to the blockade. plenglish.com Brussels, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The members of the Belgian House of Representatives André Flahaut and Raoul Hedebouw praised Cuba's resistance and rejected the blockade imposed by the United States.
(2023-06-07). Bolivia advances in investigation against drug traffickers. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The investigation into drug trafficking at the Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, has caused, so far, the arrest of seven suspects, while two other warrants are pending execution.
(2023-06-07). Cambodia supports Cuba's presidency in G-77 + China. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, Chum Sounry, reiterated the Kingdom's support for the Cuban presidency of the Group of 77 + China.
(2023-06-07). China confirms official visit of President of Honduras. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed that the President of Honduras Xiomara Castro will make an official visit to China this week at the head of a large government and business delegation.
(2023-06-07). Colombians are marching in support of the government. plenglish.com Bogotá, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombian from various sectors in Colombia, as well as social and union organizations, are marching today in support of the government headed by Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez.
(2023-06-07). Council in charge of Chile's new Constitution will assume functions. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Constitutional Council will assume its functions to draft a new Constitution to replace the one imposed by Pinochet's dictatorship in 1980, which established the foundations of the current neoliberal model.
(2023-06-07). Russia investigates versions of Ukraine's attack on the Kakhovka dam. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that investigators are considering all versions of Ukraine's attack on the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant, since it is difficult to analyze the situation due to the collapse of the structure.
(2023-06-07). Various Colombian sectors will march in support of the government. plenglish.com Bogotá, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Various sectors in Colombia, as well as social and union organizations, will march in support of the government headed by Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez.
(2023-06-07). We'll keep the Pride flag flying here. peoplesworld.org 
I wasn't aware until recently that Target had an LGBTQ-themed section to commemorate Pride Month, which began on June 1. Why shouldn't it? We have months that celebrate Black history, Hispanic heritage, Arab heritage, Jewish American Heritage, and Women's history. We celebrate cultures that were not always respected or given their due, and in many …
(2023-06-08). Inicia carrera por las candidaturas a la Presidencia en México. telesurtv.net La víspera, Marcelo Ebrard anunció que presentará su renuncia a la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, tras casi cinco años como titular.
(2023-06-07). "The Climate Crisis Is Here": Wildfire Smoke Blankets Eastern Half of US. truthout.org In the latest sign that the climate crisis is here and already endangering people across the world, much of the eastern half of the U.S. woke up on Wednesday morning to find their homes blanketed in smoke as wildfires in Canada create apocalyptic scenes in major cities like New York. Wildfire smoke swept across the Northeast, Midwest and South — even stretching as far west as New Mexico — on… |
(2023-06-07). Headlines for June 7, 2023. democracynow.org Air Quality Alerts Issued as Thick Smoke Blankets Large Swaths of U.S. and Canada, Heat Waves Stifle Puerto Rico, South Asia; Bangladesh Closes Schools Amid Ongoing Power Cuts, Arctic Summers Could Be Ice-Free by Next Decade, Activists Shut Down Manchin Talk at D.C. Event over Climate Destruction, Mountain Valley Pipeline, Ukraine Dam Collapse Wreaks Havoc Along Dnipro River as Thousands Forced to Evacuate, Mexico's AMLO Claims Major Win After His Party Clinches Mexico's Governorship, Fresh Protests Take Over French Streets in Hopes of Reviving Campaign Against Retirement Reform, Blinken Tightens Ties…
(2023-06-07). Disminuye la actividad del volcán Popocatépetl en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades mantendrán el monitoreo permanente de la actividad y seguimiento de la evolución del Popocatépetl.
(2023-06-07). Canciller mexicano dejará el cargo por campaña presidencial. telesurtv.net Marcelo Ebrard formalizó su intención de ser el candidato de Morena en momentos en que la carrera por la candidatura oficialista ha elevado su intensidad.
(2023-06-08). Sectores rurales de Ecuador inundados tras fuertes lluvias. telesurtv.net En la noche del 6 de junio, el Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Inamhi) alertó sobre nuevas lluvias y tormentas eléctricas.
(2023-06-08). Arabia Saudita acogerá reunión del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo. telesurtv.net La reunión se produce luego que Irán reabriera su embajada en Riad y su consulado general en Yeda como continuación de los esfuerzos destinados a restaurar las relaciones entre ambas naciones.
(2023-06-08). Desafueran a senador oficialista uruguayo Gustavo Penadés. telesurtv.net Penadés, investigado por múltiples denuncias de abuso y explotación sexual infantil, comunicó este martes al PN su decisión de renunciar a la fuerza política y a "todas las responsabilidades" por las que fue electo.
(2023-06-08). Presidente chileno encabeza toma de posesión de constituyentes. telesurtv.net El mandatario suramericano resaltó la necesidad de "cerrar este ciclo" luego de un largo camino.
(2023-06-08). Reportan entrada en erupción de volcán Kilauea en Hawái, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Observatorio Volcánico de Hawái detectó el comienzo de la erupción a las 04H44 hora local (14H44 GMT).
(2023-06-08). Presidente Putin califica de bárbaro ataque contra represa en Jersón. telesurtv.net En conversarción con el presidente ruso, el mandatario turco Recep Tayyip Erdogan propuso una investigación internacional sobre el colapso de la represa.
(2023-06-08). Supremo de Brasil juzga marco temporal de tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net Si el plazo se convierte en ley, prácticamente todas las tierras indígenas demarcadas como aisladas serían extinguidas.
(2023-06-08). Dictan prisión preventiva para exmilitar de la dictadura en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los exmilitares Lawrie Rodríguez y Ariel Ubillos fueron procesados por este caso en septiembre del 2021…
(2023-06-08). Rescatan en Italia más de 1.400 migrantes en dos días. telesurtv.net Las acciones fueron llevadas a cabo entre la Guardia Costera italiana y la Agencia Europea de la Guardia de Fronteras y Costas (Frontex).
(2023-06-08). Denuncian que un golpe blando está en marcha en Colombia. telesurtv.net Personalidades de izquierda de todo el mundo, entre intelectuales, académicos y político, hicieron un llamado para impedir el avance de un golpe blando en Colombia.
(2023-06-08). Realizan en Colombia marchas de respaldo al presidente Gustavo Petro. telesurtv.net A la convocatoria también se sumó el presidente Gustavo Petro: "Esta vez no estaré en el balcón, marcharé al lado del pueblo".
(2023-06-08). Rusia ratifica interés en ampliar colaboración con Cuba. telesurtv.net Moscú participa en proyectos en el sector petrolífero y metalúrgico. Comercio bilateral crece nueve veces en lo que va de 2023.
(2023-06-08). Presidente venezolano: estamos tejiendo alianzas estratégicas con las nuevas potencias del mundo. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que hay un mundo con nuevas potencias emergiendo y allí van Brasil, Türkiye y Arabia Saudita.
(2023-06-08). FAO publica herramienta en favor de la higiene alimentaria. telesurtv.net La iniciativa contiene guías sobre higiene personal e instrucciones a visitantes a centros de producción de alimentos.
(2023-06-08). Lionel Messi confirma que jugará en el Inter Miami. telesurtv.net En el club estadounidense de la MLS, Messi compartiría equipo con los ecuatorianos Leonardo Campana y Dixon Arroyo.
(2023-06-08). Mantienen 15 regiones dominicanas en alerta por vaguada. telesurtv.net El COE recomienda a las personas abstenerse de cruzar ríos, arroyos y cañadas con alto volúmenes de agua.
(2023-06-08). Deforestación en la Amazonía brasileña cae un 31 por ciento. telesurtv.net Cifras aportadas por el INPE fueron bien recibidas por los ambientalistas brasileños, esperanzados en la gestión de Lula.
(2023-06-08). Convocan a marchas contra la minería en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Leónidas Iza solicitó al movimiento Pachakutik, no permitir "el avance agresivo de la minería a gran escala, de la minería a cielo abierto".
(2023-06-08). Declaran alerta verde por efectos de El Niño en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net La CNE declara Alerta Verde para todo el territorio nacional debido a la afectación que podría generar el Fenómeno del Niño, que se espera esté consolidado en el mes de julio.
(2023-06-08). Recuperan fósil de un dinosaurio emplumado en Brasil. telesurtv.net El fósil salió de Brasil en 1995 para su estudio en el Museo Estatal de Historia Natural de Karlsruhe, Alemania.
(2023-06-08). Millones de estadounidenses en alerta por mala calidad del aire. telesurtv.net Regiones desde Chicago al oeste hasta Atlanta al sur, se encuentran en Código Naranja, mientras partes del noreste y el Atlántico medio, en Rojo.
(2023-06-08). Registran dos sismos de magnitud 5,4 y 4,7 en Chala, Perú. telesurtv.net Ambos movimientos telúricos ocurrieron a 53 y 51 kilómetros de Chala, respectivamente…
(2023-06-08). Justicia boliviana condena a Rómulo Calvo por caso Wiphala. telesurtv.net El juez Carlos Moreira dictó la resolución del proceso basado en una demanda de legisladores departamentales del MAS.
(2023-06-08). Philippines' Mayon Volcano "Quietly Erupts", PHIVOLCS Alerts. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that the Mayon Volcano in Albay province, approximately 500 km southeast of Manila, is "quietly erupting." | Related: | The institute issued a warning concerning the presence of a possible explosive event within a few weeks or possibly a few days at the most active volcano situated on the southern extremity of Luzon Island. This elevated the level of alert…
(2023-06-08). Hospitality Sector in New Zealand Has Most Filled Jobs. telesurenglish.net The latest release of data by the New Zealand statistics department, Stats NZ, reports that the country's accommodation and food services industry experienced a significant increase of 8. 9 percent in filled job numbers over the course of the year that ended in March 2023. | Related: | Stats NZ has reported that the increase represents a total of 12,196 jobs added to the industry. | According to Stats NZ, the increase in employment opportunities…
(2023-06-08). UN: Aid to Be Delivered in Sudan Cease-Fire or Not. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the United Nations reported that no matter the presence or absence of a ceasefire in Sudan, the organization and its collaborative entities will persistently provide humanitarian assistance. | Related: | "But, we need to see an end to the violence and the looting of humanitarian facilities," said Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, adding that "ev…
(2023-06-07). Deforestation In The Brazilian Amazon Fell 31% This Year. telesurenglish.net Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest fell by 31% between January and May compared to the same period last year, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe). | RELATED: | In total, 1,986 km2 of Amazon rainforest was lost in the first five months, compared to 2,867 km2 of deforested area in the same period last year, according to the Institute. | The executive secretary of the Mi…
(2023-06-07). Brazil: STF Again Postpones Indigenous Land Demarcation Trial. telesurenglish.net The Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Wednesday postponed a decisive trial for indigenous peoples and the demarcation of their ancestral territories, shortly after it resumed. | RELATED: | Judge André Mendonàßa asked for more time to analyze the trial that began in 2021. According to STF ruling…
(2023-06-07). Ugandan President Backs Anti-LGBTQ+ Law. telesurenglish.net In his state of the nation address, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday reiterated his support for the anti-gay law recently voted by Uganda's Parliament. | RELATED: | The anti-gay law, including a possible death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," has been sharply criticized by the international community, which has called for its repeal. | Museveni declared after a meeting with members of his party, the Nationa…
(2023-06-07). Russian President Talks With Saudi Crown Prince. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman al Saud held a phone call Wednesday in which they discussed cooperation within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+). | RELATED: | The Kremlin press office said in a statement that "both sides highly valued the level of cooperation within OPEC+, which make it possible to take timely and efficient measures in or…
(2023-06-07). Smoke From Wildfires In Canada Reaches US East Coast. telesurenglish.net The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Wednesday that smoke from wildfires in Canada has reached the U.S. East Coast, causing poor air quality indices. | RELATED: | "Air quality has plummeted over much of the Northeast as smoke from wildfires in Canada moves southward. Poor air quality can be dangerous," NOAA's National Weather Service said via Twitter. | The agency warned the population to check the air quality…
(2023-06-07). Colombia Marches In Support Of President Petro's Reforms. telesurenglish.net Colombian President Gustavo Petro closed Wednesday in Bogotá a massive popular demonstration in support of his government's proposed social reforms. | RELATED: | The marches called by the labor centrals and the union of educators were replicated in the streets of major Colombian cities such as Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla. | Petro together with Vice President Francia Márquez joined the mobilizations in Bogotá.
(2023-06-07). Colombian Conservatives Seek Soft Coup Against President Petro. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, over 400 world-renowned progressive politicians and intellectuals denounced that far-right forces are trying to carry out a coup d'etat against President Gustavo Petro. | RELATED: | "We call on the friends of the Colombian people and allies of democracy to oppose these infamous tactics and prevent the advance of a soft coup in Colombia," reads the letter, which was signed by personalities such as Nobel Pea…
(2023-06-07). Greece Could Have 3rd Elections if There is No Majority. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, former Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned that Greece will have to hold a third round of general elections in August if an absolute majority is not reached in Parliament to form a single-party government in the second election round on June 25. | RELATED: | Mitsotakis' New Democracy (ND) party won the May 21 elections with 40.79 percent of the vote (146 seats), failing to obtain absolute majority in the 30…
(2023-06-07). The Insubmissive Left to Try to Censor the French Government. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Mathilde Panot, the president of the parliamentary caucus of the leftist party The Insubmissive France (LFI), will present a new motion of no confidence against the government headed by President Emmanuel Macron. | RELATED: | This decision arose as a result of the right-wing, pro-government legislators refusing to vote in the plenary session on any amendment aimed at repealing the pension reform that has generated p…
(2023-06-07). Salvadorans To Elect Fewer Congress Members in 2024 Elections. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Wednesday, the pro-government Legislative Assembly approved the reduction in the number of representatives for the 2024 elections in El Salvador. | RELATED: | Promoted by President Nayib Bukele, the bill was approved by 66 of 84 lawmakers. As of the next legislature, therefore, the number of representatives will decrease to 60. His proposal was approved without parliamentary analysis or discussion. | "Wi…
(2023-06-07). Algeria, Guyana, Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia Join UNSC. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia were elected non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. They will take up their new responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2024, and serve till Dec. 31, 2025. | RELATED: | Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, and Sierra Leone were running unopposed on Tuesday. Slovenia and Belarus contended the one seat for Eastern Europe. | The five newly elected m…
(2023-06-07). Russia to Invest 24 Billion to Develop Northern Sea Route. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that his country plans to invest US$24.5 billion in the development of its Northern Sea Route (NSR) over the next 13 years, and a draft law prepared by the government has already passed the first reading in the State Duma. | RELATED: | Speaking at a strategic session on the "Development of the Northern Sea Route," Mishustin emphasized the crucial role of the NSR in…
(2023-06-07). China Voices Concern Over Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, voiced concern over the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam. | RELATED: | "We express our grave concern over the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. We are deeply concerned about the resulting humanitarian, economic, and ecological consequences," he said. | "We call on all parties to the conflict t…
(2023-06-07). Climate Change Could Cause Disease to 77 Pct of Corals by 2100. telesurenglish.net Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has estimated that 76.8 percent of corals across the world would catch disease by 2100 amid global warming. | RELATED: | In a study published in the Ecology Letters journal on Wednesday, the researchers created a data set encompassing 108 papers on global coral disease for a further meta-analysis. | They found that both rising average summer sea surface temperatures…
(2023-06-07). Colombians to March in Support of President Petro's Reforms. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, social organizations will march in the main Colombian cities to express their support for President Gustavo Petro and his health, labor, and pension reforms. | RELATED: | The day before, the leftist leader invited citizens to march not only in support of his policies but also in rejection of impunity for war crimes. | The mobilization day was announced on May 31 by the Unitary Central of Workers of C…
(2023-06-07). 14 Killed and 12 Injured in a Crash in Bangladesh. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, in Bangladesh's Sylhet district, a collision between a truck and a pickup van in the lead to the demise of at least 14 individuals, with an additional 12 sustaining injuries. | Related: | "At least 14 people were killed and 12 sustained injuries in the head-on collision, and all of the deceased were construction workers," Md Abul Hossain, inspector at Sylhet's Dakshin Surma Police Station said. | According to Hossain, s…
(2023-06-07). Fiji & New Zealand Reaffirm Close Relationship. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins, and the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, met in Wellington to reaffirm the strength of their mutual relations, as outlined in the Duavata Relationship Statement of Partnership. | Related: | "New Zealand and Fiji are connected by a kinship forged in Pacific culture, identity, and interests, founded on our long history, friendship, and mutual respect," Hipkins said. | According to Hi…
(2023-06-07). School Shooting After Graduation in US, 2 Killed and 5 Wounded. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday afternoon, according to the local law enforcement authorities of the state of Virginia, in the eastern region of Richmond, a shooting incident occurred after a high school graduation ceremony, which resulted in the demise of two individuals and caused injures to five other individuals., the has reported. | Related: | According to Matthew Stanley, Richmond Public Schools official, the incident transpired at approximately 5: 15 p.m local time (2115 hours GMT)…
(2023-06-07). Tunisia and Italy Discuss Bilateral Ties and Illegal Migration. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Tunisian President Kais Saied met with visiting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss bilateral ties and the illegal immigration problem. | Related: | According to a statement released by the Tunisian presidency, during the meeting, Saied expressed the close friendship and cooperation between Tunisia and Italy, while also remembering the historical events that have contributed to the affinit…
(2023-06-07). Rusia denuncia que Ucrania saboteó ducto de amoníaco en Jarkov. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Defensa ruso califica el hecho de acto terrorista. Hubo víctimas civiles a las que se les brindó la ayuda médica necesaria.
(2023-06-07). Cuba envía condolencias a Haití tras terremoto. telesurtv.net El sismo se registró a las 05H11 (hora local) con una magnitud de 4,9.
(2023-06-07). Aumenta a 288 cifra de fallecidos por accidente de tren en la India. telesurtv.net La cifra de muertos aumentó tras peinar nuevamente la zona y verificar el número de víctimas con los hospitales del distrito.
(2023-06-07). Venezuela y Arabia Saudita realizarán segunda Comisión Mixta. telesurtv.net El intercambio se realizará en la capital del país árabe, Riad, y se ha delineado un plan de trabajo para unir aún más a ambos pueblos".
(2023-06-07). Asesinan a otro líder social en Córdoba, Colombia. telesurtv.net Son más de 1400 los líderes sociales asesinados desde la firma de los Acuerdos de Paz y 72 este año, de acuerdo a Indepaz.
(2023-06-07). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen cooperación científica y educativa. telesurtv.net La llegada del primer ministro cubano fue antecedida por la visita de los ministros de Eduación y Eduación Superior, quienes firmaron acuerdos bilaterales con Moscú.
(2023-06-07). Comunidad indígena peruana alerta de presencia de narcotráfico. telesurtv.net Los miembros de la comunidad indígena pidieron protección tras las amenazas de narcotraficantes pues los responsabilizan de un proyecto gubernamental de control y reducción del cultivo de coca.
(2023-06-07). Dina Boluarte declara ante Fiscalía por muertes en protestas. telesurtv.net El abogado a cargo de la defensa de Boluarte, Joseph Campos, afirmó que la mandataria "no va a usar el silencio".
(2023-06-07). Presidenta de Honduras crea comisión de seguridad agraria. telesurtv.net La jefa de Estado señaló que el Gobierno no puede desconocer las condiciones "precarias" del sector rural.
(2023-06-07). China afirma que Asia rechaza bloques militares en la región. telesurtv.net La OTAN "está obsesionada con la expansión hacia el este a la región de Asia-Pacífico" a pesar de sus declaraciones repetidas de que no busca extenderse geográficamente.
(2023-06-07). Denuncian nueva masacre en el departamento colombiano de Cauca. telesurtv.net Indepaz indicó que tres personas fueron asesinadas en la vereda Camilo Torres, en el municipio de Piendamó.
(2023-06-07). Presidenta del CNE de Ecuador: operativamente estamos listos. telesurtv.net Para los venideros comicios, el CNE estableció que el voto en el exterior fuera telemático.
(2023-06-07). Sigue alerta amarilla en seis provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net El COE precisó que las provincias en alerta amarilla son: Valverde, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Puerto Plata, Monte Cristi y Santiago.
(2023-06-07). Presidente venezolano destaca éxito de agenda de trabajo internacional. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano aseveró que siguen firmes en la unión y cooperación del nuevo mundo.
(2023-06-07). Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU analiza ataque en presa de Kajovka. telesurtv.net Rusia culpó a Ucrania del ataque a la presa y lo vinculó con la contraofensiva lanzada por las fuerzas de Kiev.
(2023-06-07). Fallece a los 83 años la artista brasileña Astrud Gilberto. telesurtv.net "La chica de Ipanema" dio a conocer a Astrud en el mundo; su versión obtuvo el premio Grammy a la mejor canción en 1965.
(2023-06-07). Alertan sobre actividad de dos volcanes en Filipinas. telesurtv.net Las autoridades recomiendan que los habitantes no se expongan en la vía pública y permanezcan en sus casas.
(2023-06-07). Elevan a 51 cifra de muertos por las lluvias en Haití. telesurtv.net El paso de las lluvias ha dejado hasta el momento18 desaparecidos y 140 heridos.
(2023-06-07). Inician vuelos directos entre Damasco y Atenas. telesurtv.net La ruta se conectará más adelante con las ciudades de Dusseldorf, en Alemania, y Estocolmo, en Suecia.
(2023-06-07). Tiroteo deja dos muertos en Virginia, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El ataque perpetrado en el parque Monroe, cerca de la escuela Secundaria Huguenot.
(2023-06-07). Reportan una masacre en el departamento colombiano del Cesar. telesurtv.net Según el más reciente balance del Instituto de Estudios para el Desarrollo y la Paz (Indepaz), Colombia suma 44 masacres en lo que va del 2023.
(2023-06-07). Destrucción de presa de Kajovka deja siete desaparecidos en Rusia. telesurtv.net Más de 900 personas tuvieron que ser evacuadas de zonas inundadas en los territorios rusos en la margen izquierda del río Dniéper.
(2023-06-07). Ascienden a 14.186 los afectados por lluvias en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Unas 842 personas están en alojamientos temporales, mientras 1.467 han sido rescatadas.
(2023-06-07). Reabre oficialmente la embajada de Irán en Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net El viceministro persa de Asuntos Exteriores, Alireza Bigdeli, aseguró que esta jornada tiene una importancia histórica.
(2023-06-07). Gobierno de Ecuador se apresta para enfrentar fenómeno El Niño. telesurtv.net El ente gubernamental presentó una serie de medidas para enfrentar las fuertes lluvias, las inundaciones y la emergencia de la población damnificada.
(2023-06-07). Decretan prisión preventiva contra gobernador boliviano Camacho. telesurtv.net La decisión contra el exgobernador de Santa Cruz respondió al delito de incumplimiento de deberes en el que incurrió el acusado y no por conducta antieconómica.
(2023-06-07). Colombianos marcharán en apoyo al presidente y reformas sociales. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro invitó a quienes votaron por el cambio en Colombia a marchar no solo por las reformas sino contra la impunidad.
(2023-06-07). Hospitalizan al papa Francisco por riesgo de obstrucción intestinal. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco será intervenido quirúrgicamente en el hospital Gemelli de Roma.
(2023-06-07). Conoce algunos derechos de los bebés al momento de nacer. telesurtv.net La conmemoración del Día Mundial de los Derechos del Nacimiento, busca crear conciencia y reflexión sobre la importancia del nacimiento y de los derechos que tienen el bebé y la madre.
(2023-06-07). President Petro Denounces Peru-Style Lawfare Against Him. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported that there are attempts to prevent him from participating in the shortlist to elect the new attorney general to take office in February 2024. This is another step in advancing a coup d'état in the making similar to the one against Peruvian President Pedro Castillo. | Petro's denunciation comes in response to a tweet from former prosecutor Vivian Morales, who suggested that the Colombian president should "declare himself barred from being part of the shortlist that should elect the new prosecutor." | To appoint the attorney general of Colombia, the president must define t…
(2023-06-07). EE.UU., la derecha y los medios intentan un golpe contra Petro. globalizacion.ca El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro denunció que sectores opositores buscan derrocarlo con maniobras judiciales, en una estrategia similar a la que sufrió su par peruano, Pedro Castillo, en diciembre pasado y a la que enfrenta en este momento el presidente…
(2023-06-07). "We will not give in to blackmail": Colombians defend government and progressive reforms. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands took to the streets across Colombia in support of the labor, pension, and healthcare reforms proposed by the Gustavo Petro government. The mobilization called for by the country's major trade union confederations, including CUT and CTC, also comes in response to the destabilization campaign against the government being waged by right-wing politicians and mainstream media. | Juan Carlos Quintero, a member of the Peasant Association of Catatumbo and the National Coordination of Marcha Patriótica, told Peoples Dispatch that, "The demonstrations have been massive, in support of the current government of Gus…
(2023-06-07). Cuban authorities register 24 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the closing report of June 6 at midnight, 34 medical discharges were granted and the number of recoveries reached 1,105,709. | Since the onset of the pandemic, in March 2020, there have been 1,114,407 Covid-19 cases. | The authorities detail that there are 109 Covid-19 patients across the country, while the number of deaths remains at 8,530. | A 90.8 percent of the Cuban population is fully vaccinated, whereas 8,745,159 people have booster doses.
(2023-06-07). Cuba: Defeat The Blockade Without Waiting For It To Be Lifted. popularresistance.org Havana, Cuba — Over 1,300 delegates from 58 countries, representing 271 organizations, congregated here on May 2 to celebrate the "International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba and Anti-Imperialism — 200 Years After the Monroe Doctrine. | "The conference at the Palacio de Convenciones was the closing event in a series of gatherings that, beginning on April 25, brought union activists and other friends of Cuba from outside the island together with workers and other Cuban citizens. | The goal was to acquaint international visitors with the growing systemic difficulties faced by the Cuban people due to t…
(2023-06-08). Pacifica's CRD Longshore Workers Shut Down Ports;Protests over Florida Anti-immigrant Bill. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy On Longshore Workers Shut Down Ports; Protests over Florida Anti-immigrant Bill; South Africa Stands Up to the ICC…
(2023-06-07). UK government steps up mass deportation of refugees and asylum seekers. wsws.org Thousands of migrants will be housed on barges, converted cruise ships and two former military bases in Essex, and Lincolnshire.
(2023-06-07). Human Rights Advocates Expose Systemic Reproductive Injustices by Border Patrol. truthout.org Customs and Border Protection (CBP) subjects pregnant, postpartum, and nursing migrants to inhumane and dangerous conditions, often in violation of the federal immigration agency's own standards of care, according to documentation recently made public by advocacy organizations. According to an April 25 letter — signed by dozens of organizations, attorneys, immigration experts… |
(2023-06-08). China looks forward to promoting bilateral relations with Honduras: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that Honduran President Xiomara Castro will pay a state visit to China starting from Friday.
(2023-06-07). BRICS New Development Bank de-dollarizing, adding Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe as members. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The BRICS bloc's New Development Bank, an alternative to the US-dominated World Bank, is de-dollarizing its loans, promoting local currencies, and adding new members: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and Zimbabwe.
(2023-06-07). Argentina's President Gabriel Boric, Venezuela and the Question of Human Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). BRICS New Development Bank de-dollarizing, adding Argentina, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe as members. geopoliticaleconomy.com The BRICS bloc's New Development Bank, an alternative to the US-dominated World Bank, is de-dollarizing its loans, promoting local currencies, and adding new members: Argentina, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Zimbabwe.
(2023-06-07). CRRC marks historic achievement with Argentina light rail train order. ecns.cn A new-energy light rail train that's to be exported to Argentina rolled off the production line on Tuesday at CRRC Tangshan Co, a major high-speed train manufacturer based in Tangshan, North China's Hebei province.
(2023-06-07). Brazil's beef industry linked to deforestation in Amazon. nationofchange.org 800 million trees were cut down in six years due to cattle ranching, which accounts for 80 percent of current deforestation throughout the Amazon.
(2023-06-07). Celebrity Death And SZA Bring Attention To Popularity of BBLs: Is Fake The New Reality? moguldom.com Brazilian butt lifts, or BBLs, have become one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. A BBL is a surgery where a doctor transfers fat from the belly, hips, lower back, or thighs to the buttocks to give the person a more of an hourglass-shaped figure with larger buttocks, according to WebMD. It's a …
(2023-06-07). System Fail #22: Bwa Kale Movement in Haiti. itsgoingdown.org subMedia.Tv returns with a new episode of System Fail, featuring a look at the rise Bwa Kale movement in Haiti. This episode of System Fail highlights the tensions between Indigenous communities and the settler colonial state in Brazil. The lower house of Brazil's congress passed a bill, PL 490, which aims to open up Indigenous…
(2023-06-07). Operation Car Wash and the Controversial FBI Assistance to the Greatest anti-Corruption Operation in Brazil History. covertactionmagazine.com Evidence collected by The Intercept revealed that Operation Car Wash, an anti-corruption investigation led by Brazilian Federal Prosecutors and the Federal Police from 2014 to 2021, received support from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The operation had a significant impact on Brazilian politics, including the undermining of the government, which led to the …
(2023-06-07). BRICS Bloc; Adding Members, Planning New Currency To Challenge US Dollar. popularresistance.org The BRICS bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is expanding, as its members grow in economic and political influence. | Together, the five BRICS members represent more than 40% of the global population, and their share of the world economy (when measured in purchasing power parity) is larger than that of the G7. | The foreign ministers of the BRICS states met in South Africa on June 1 and 2. There, they discussed a series of issues, including plans to create a new global reserve currency to challenge the dominance of the US dollar. | Also present at the meeting in South Africa was a group of top…
(2023-06-07). Chile's President Gabriel Boric, Venezuela and the Question of Human Rights. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Colombia's opposition and right-wing media intensifies destabilization campaign against Gustavo Petro government. peoplesdispatch.org Following a scandal involving the former chief of staff Laura Sarabia and former ambassador to Venezuela Armando Benedetti, Colombia's right-wing forces have increased attacks against the Petro government. Trade unions and progressive sectors are rallying to the defense of the government…
(2023-06-07). Colombia's House suspends reform debates over wiretapping crisis. colombiareports.com 
A mushrooming wiretapping scandal has led to the temporary suspension of debates on President Gustavo Petro's pending reform proposals. On top of that, the National Electoral Council (CNE) summoned Petro's…
(2023-06-08). The CIA Suit And New Proof It Spied On Assange. popularresistance.org The plaintiffs, all U.S. citizens who visited Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, claim in their lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency and former Director Mike Pompeo that their devices were surveilled at the embassy while seeing Assange. | The C.I.A. has filed a motion to dismiss the case, but new evidence has emerged in a Spanish court case that provides further proof that the Spanish security company UC Global was contracted by the C.I.A. to spy on Assange 24/7 and on his visitors, including on privileged conversations with his lawyers. | New files were discovered by Assange's lawyers…
(2023-06-08). Muerte Cruzada, Ecuador in crisis. workers.org 
At May 1 demonstration in Quito, people demand President Guillermo Lasso get out. Ibarra, Ecuador June 3 — On May 17 at 6: 59 a.m., Ecuador's banker-President Guillermo Lasso faced impeachment by the National Assembly and a dishonorable expulsion from office. At 7: 00 a.m. that day, Lasso invoked the "muerte cruzada" . . . |
(2023-06-07). El Pais reports proof that the CIA illegally spied on Julian Assange. wsws.org Computer files show that the Spanish company responsible for security at the Ecuadorian Embassy was secretly spying on Assange. The files name the client of the surveillance: "CIA."
(2023-06-07). What is Behind the Entry of US Troops and Weapons Into Peru? orinocotribune.com
(2023-06-08). Saturday 6/24: EV Ride and Drive. indybay.org Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089…
(2023-06-07). US Considers Reoccupying Haiti. popularresistance.org The United States government is spearheading an effort to reinvade and reoccupy Haiti. On May 4, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, led the latest diplomatic anti-Haitian assault traveling to Brasilia to try to convince the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to again lead the "multilateral effort." | Bogged down in a proxy war in Ukraine to the tune of $113 billion, the Biden administration has been searching for a Caribbean Community and Common Market nation or another ally to deputize to carry out the unpopular mission. Under the guise of humanitarianism, and as a potential…
(2023-06-07). US activists are campaigning to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. therealnews.com 
To most countries, particularly fellow nations in the Global South, Cuba is a sovereign nation recognized for its leadership in healthcare, diplomacy, and human development. The US government, however, has a different, and quite unique, view: Officially, Cuba is categorized as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism." | Only four countries on earth are currently designated by the US as State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSTs): Iran, Syria, Cuba, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. | NNOC plans to follow up with an action in Washington, DC, on June 25, and are calling on supporters to join a rally in front of the Wh…