(2024-08-25). Xi welcomes UK readiness for dialogue. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday, saying that Beijing attaches great importance to London's readiness to strengthen engagements and dialogue.
(2024-08-25). Argentine graduates in Cuba express solidarity with Caribbean island. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Argentine Association of Graduates in Cuba (AAGraCuba) expressed their gratitude and solidarity with the Caribbean nation, in a rally on the 14th anniversary of that organization and Fidel Castro's 98th birthday (1926-2016).
(2024-08-25). Cuban president congratulates Frei Betto on his 80th birthday. plenglish.com From #Cuba, where he is admired and loved for his contribution to the understanding of Church-State relations in his book "Fidel and Religion," and for his unwavering defense of the Socialist Revolution and his work for social justice, we congratulate brother Frei Betto on his 80th birthday, the president wrote. | Carlos Alberto Libanio Christo, known as Frei Betto (Belo Horizonte, 1944), is one of the greatest exponents of liberation theology. He is the author of some 60 books in various literary genres, and has supported liberation movements in Latin America. | Frei Betto is also an advisor to social movements…
(2024-08-25). Multiple murders under investigation in Cuban province. plenglish.com Among the victims of the murders, which occurred last Saturday in the town of Ceballos, in Ciego de Avila province, is four-year-old Richard Dariel Núñez. | The other victims are Lester Rivadeneira, a 17-year-old; Yamila Reyes, 29; and Raysa Rodríguez, 50, the local Invasor newspaper reported. | As soon as sufficient evidence is available, people will be informed, under the precepts of the most absolute objectivity and the conviction that revolutionary justice will take charge, once again, to cutting impunity at the root. | Crimes with serious consequences such as this one provoke immediate popular repudiation i…
(2024-08-25). Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez finishes second in Diamond League. plenglish.com Silesia, Poland, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez finished second in the twelfth stop of the Diamond League in this city on Sunday, when she jumped 14.42 meters.
(2024-08-25). "Benny More" Mexico-Cuba Cultural Center opens. plenglish.com Mexico, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The "Benny More" Mexico-Cuba Cultural Center opened its doors with the first presentation in this capital as a tribute to the 105th birthday of that great Cuban 'son' singer, known as "El Barbaro del Ritmo."
(2024-08-25). Asesinato múltiple en localidad cubana de Ceballos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ago (RHC) Los órganos competentes de la central provincia cubana de Ciego de àÅvila investigan las causas del asesinato de cuatro personas, ocurrido este sábado en el poblado de Ceballos.
(2024-08-25). Centro Cultural México-Cuba abre sus puertas (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ago (RHC) El Centro Cultural México-Cuba 'Benny Moré' quedó inaugurado este sábado en esa nación norteña, coincidiendo con el aniversario 105 del nacimiento del destacado compositor e intérprete cubano conocido como el "Bárbaro del Ritmo".
(2024-08-25). Omara Durand en París: "Vine a ganar los tres eventos en los que participo" cubadebate.cu A Omara Durand no le presionan las expectativas que hay sobre su actuación, asegura: "estoy tranquila, entrenando, muy enfocada en la preparación, ultimando cada detalle y esperando que llegue el momento de la competencia". "Respeto a todos los rivales, para mí todos son fuertes, me preparo siempre para decidir en la pista porque la última palabra se dice corriendo".
(2024-08-25). Investigan causas de asesinato múltiple en la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu Los órganos competentes de la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila investigan las causas de un asesinato múltiple en el que perdieron la vida cuatro personas en el poblado de Ceballos, este sábado. Entre los occisos se incluyen menores de edad. En la medida que se disponga de suficientes elementos probatorios se informará al pueblo.
(2024-08-25). Astronautas de la NASA varados en el espacio no podrán regresar hasta febrero de 2025. cubadebate.cu La NASA confirmó este sábado que la permanencia de los astronautas Barry Wilmore y Sunita Williams, quienes se encuentran varados a bordo de la Estación Espacial Internacional desde el pasado mes de junio, se extenderá hasta el 2025, debido a que se determinó que no regresarán en la Starliner de Boeing. Ambos "apoyan plenamente" los planes para su regreso.
(2024-08-25). Frei Betto, 80 años de una vida intensa. cubadebate.cu "Los próximos 80 años, yo quiero seguir con mis proyectos literarios. Quiero seguir aquí asesorando a Cuba en lo que sea posible, porque tengo mucho amor a este país. Siempre digo que mi corazón tiene la forma de un mapa de Cuba. Quiero seguir haciendo trabajos populares en Brasil y acompañando también muchos trabajos pastorales (…) voy a seguir en eso, eso que me hace feliz (…)".
(2024-08-25). Presidente de Cuba felicita a Frei Betto por su cumpleaños 80 (+X y Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ago (Red Web) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió este domingo una felicitación al reconocido escritor y teólogo brasileño, Frei Betto por su cumpleaños 80.
(2024-08-25). Asociación Internacional de Boxeo anuncia cambios para la Noche de Campeones de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los cubanos Erislandy àÅlvarez y Arlen López tendrán contrarios diferentes a los inicialmente anunciados para la Noche de Campeones este martes. àÅlvarez, monarca olímpico en París 2024, cruzará golpes con el colombiano José Ignacio Muñoz. López, doble titular bajo los cinco aros y bronceado en la capital francesa, rivalizará con el dominicano José Luis Tejeda.
(2024-08-25). Abre sus puertas el Centro Cultural México — Cuba "Benny Moré" cubadebate.cu Entregada por el Gobierno de la Ciudad México al Ministerio de Cultura en mayo de 2024, el centro estará patrocinado por la Asociación presidida por el destacado escritor y antropólogo cubano Miguel Barnet, quien, junto a reconocidos intelectuales cubanos y mexicanos, promoverán valores educativos y culturales autóctonos.
(2024-08-25). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-25). From shelters to gatherings, these are the guidelines for the Israeli public amid Hezbollah threat. haaretz.com Israel's Home Front Command announced new guidelines for residents in 14 out of the 30 regions, including the greater Tel Aviv area, the entire Galilee region and the greater Haifa area…
(2024-08-25). Official urges study of Deng Xiaoping Theory. ecns.cn A senior Communist Party of China official has called on scholars to further study and apply Deng Xiaoping Theory and firm up confidence in socialism with Chinese characteristics in order to make greater contributions to building a strong country and realizing national rejuvenation.
(2024-08-25). China, Belarus eye deepening cooperation in trade, innovation. ecns.cn China and Belarus have set out priorities for future bilateral cooperation during Premier Li Qiang's first visit to the country as Chinese premier, vowing greater efforts in promoting trade and investment, scientific innovation, infrastructure connectivity and other fields.
(2024-08-25). Europe is being deliberately destabilised, Islamic activist says. expose-news.com Shahid Bolsen who has been accused of inspiring waves of Islamic terrorism in Egypt and having ties to extremist groups says that the recent UK riots were part of the global oligarchy's …
(2024-08-25). Kamala Harris Double Dealing & Environmental Deceptions at Hunters Point & Treasure Island. indybay.org The role of Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris in San Francisco and the development for condos at Hunters Point and Treasure Island is the focus of an interview by Ann Garrison of environmentalist Angel Bradley…
(2024-08-25). Entry Of Foreign Troops In Hezbollah Vs Israel War? Big Statement By Int'l Force In Lebanon | Iran. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-25). Venezuela's UN Ambassador Moncada Condemns United States' Coup Strategy. orinocotribune.com The permanent representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, condemned the United States' strategy to carry out a coup in Venezuela, in his speech at a conference entitled "US Intervention in Our Electoral System as a Coup d'État Technique." Moncada showed evidence of the involvement of the US government in the destabilization attempts that took place after the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela in addition to showing examples of US coup strategies in countries around the world. | In his presentation on Friday, August, 23, the Venezuelan diplomat referred to the various methods used b…
(2024-08-25). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-25). Ukraine War Day #914: POW Exchange In Kursk. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Some good news for a change! For some Russian (and Ukrainian) families, at least. Yesterday (August 24), a prisoner exchange took place between the brotherly and yet warring nations. | It has to be said that the Ukrainians did accomplish one thing in the course of their surprise attack on Kursk: They took a lot of prisoners. Mostly border guards, police, and perhaps even civilians living in the border towns. Exactly how many, and in what proportions, is not known, but
(2024-08-25). MPSC 2024 Prelims scheduled on Aug 25 postponed. ummid.com The Maharashtra Public Service Commission Preliminary Examinations (MPSC Prelims 2024) scheduled on Aug 25 has been postponed, as per the latest notification.
(2024-08-25). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-25). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-25). Federal Judge Halts Interior's Haaland Destruction of Hualapai Ceremonial Site in Arizona. indybay.org U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa granted a temporary restraining order to halt lithium drilling at Hualapai's Ceremonial Spring, and became the first judge to halt Biden and Interior Sec. Deb Haaland's runaway train of destruction at Native Ceremonial Places in Arizona. The fake green energy destruction includes granting the mining permit for lithium, and bulldozing Native historic villages and burial sites for wind energy ⚪ in violation of federal laws.
(2024-08-25). Iran's new president urges Muslims to unite to counter Israel, West. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns Israel's months-long onslaught on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-25). SADC Holds 44th Annual Summit In Zimbabwe. popularresistance.org President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe has emerged as the regional chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 44th Annual Summit which was held in Harare on August 17. | SADC is a 16-member regional organization composed of states and their affiliates extending from the Republic of South Africa to the Seychelles and as far north as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | Since 1980 when its predecessor organization, the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), was founded in Lusaka, Zambia which later transitioning towards SADC in Windhoek, Republic o…
(2024-08-25). Red states and MAGA Republicans are embracing Ku Klux Klan activities. indybay.org Reportedly, If Trump Gets Back Into The White House, He Will Force Government Workers To Sign A Loyalty Oath To Trump, Which May Be Reminiscent To A Loyalty Oath Of The Ku Klux Klan.
(2024-08-25). Iran Exports $1.5 Billion of Agricultural Products in 5 Months. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that 2.657 million tons of agricultural products valued at $1.453 billion were exported from the country in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).
(2024-08-25). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-25). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-25). MP: Chhatarpur Cong leader's bungalow razed after "bulldozer action" ummid.com Local body authorities Thursday August 22, 2024 razed to ground a huge lavish bungalow of former President and Ex-Congress District Vice President Haji Shahzad Ali after protest over blasphemous remarks by a Hindu "saint" turned violent.
(2024-08-25). Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Israeli Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah forces gave an "initial response" to the assassination of senior commander Fuad Shukr in the early hours of Sunday by launching a large number of drones deep into the occupied Palestinian territories against the Israeli targets.
(2024-08-25). 'Mission accomplished': Hezbollah fires barrages of rockets, drones against Israeli targets. presstv.ir Hezbollah fires barrages of rockets and drones towards the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories in response to Israel's assassination of a senior military commander of the resistance group.
(2024-08-25). Israel declares panic-induced emergency state after Hezbollah strikes. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has declared a 48-hour state of emergency as a wave of panic swept across the occupied territories following a barrage of retaliatory strikes by Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement.
(2024-08-25). 1000s demand Netanyahu's ouster, saying he's sabotaging truce. presstv.ir Thousands rally across the occupied Palestinian territories, demanding the ouster of the Israeli prime minister, whom they say is sabotaging truce talks that could enable the return of the regime's captives from Gaza.
(2024-08-25). Iraqi resistance fires drone towards 'vital target' in Haifa. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic Resistance announces firing a drone towards a "vital target" in the city of Haifa in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories.