Category: World

Air Quality Canada Global Warming New York Wildfires

Air Quality in Chicago Declines to “Very Unhealthy” Levels as Alert Issued

As the world watches the destruction of wildfires in Canada with measured horror, two major cities in the United States have now found themselves suffering from the smoke as well. Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota are ranked first and second, respectively, on the global air quality index, due to unhealthy air quality resulting from the […]

Ricardo Lezama 
General Topics Russia Ukraine WAR

NATO launches largest air warfare drills in its history to show solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is conducting the largest air warfare drills in its history as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine, which is facing increasing military aggression from Russia. The multinational exercises, dubbed “Air Defender 2023,” involve 250 fighter jets, 190 fighters and 10,000 troops from NATO allies and are designed to prepare […]

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Environment General Topics Russia Ukraine


Putin’s Forces Accused of “Ecocide” in Ukraine: Destruction of Nova Kakhovka Dam Threatens Catastrophic Disaster

In a shocking move, the forces of Russian President Vladimir Putin have been accused of committing an act of “ecocide” in Ukraine after an important dam and hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine were destroyed at dawn this March. The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam has caused massive evacuations and fears of a large-scale […]

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Colombia EE.UU. General Topics Inmigration Instituto Nacional de Migración Migrantes

US and Colombia Create Joint Migrant Processing Centers

The U.S. government and the Colombian government have announced an agreement to create Safe Mobility Workshops that seek to identify, register and categorize the reasons for irregular migration and provide legal pathways for those qualified to migrate from Colombia to the United States. Through these workshops, the goal is to provide a safe alternative to […]

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Colombia General Topics Hispanic Política World

Colombia Rejoins South American Union

After a two-year absence, Colombia is rejoining the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) and signaling its commitment to improved relations with neighboring Venezuela. President Gustavo Petro made the announcement on Tuesday via his verified Twitter account. To guarantee pluralism and permanence, he asked for a name change: the Association of South American Nations. The […]

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Canada Climate Change Fire General Topics

Battle to Contain Canadian Wildfires Intensifies as 16,000 Evacuate

Residents of Nova Scotia in Canada are facing record-breaking heat and dealing with raging wildfires that have already scorched 10,000 hectares, forcing more than 16,000 people to evacuate their homes and prompting a burning ban. The fires have already destroyed more than 200 homes or structures, and the Halifax Township estimates that around 16,429 people […]

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General Topics Human Rights LGBTQ Uganda World

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Signs Repressive, Homophobic Law

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the most repressive and anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, in spite of widespread international condemnation and criticism from developed countries, including the US. The far-reaching bill prescribes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”, as well as life imprisonment for same-sex sexual relationships. The bill also penalizes sex […]

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