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Cuba reaches one million tourists in 2023

by Liz Conde Sánchez Cuba broke the figure of one million visitors received in 2023, thus surpassing the number of visitors who arrived in our...

UK unemployment rises higher amid skyrocketing inflation

UK’s unemployment rate has increased over the first three months of the year as skyrocketing inflation puts further pressure on the labor market, according to...

Top leaders of Pakistan, Iran inaugurate border market in their first meeting in 10 years

ISLAMABAD—The top leaders of Pakistan and Iran on May 18 inaugurated the first border market as relations warm between the two countries, officials said. Located...

Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes: UNICEF

More than six million boys and girls in Türkiye and Syria are still struggling to cope 100 days after the deadly earthquakes that hit...

Chinese president hails summit with Central Asia leaders as ushering in ‘new era’ of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a two-day summit with leaders of the Central Asian countries as ushering in a “new era” of relations....

Grandson of Nelson Mandela shows solidarity with Palestinians

Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, the grandson of the late South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, was recently in Chicago. Mr. Mandela is an...

U.S. accusation of South Africa selling weapons to Russia could be a ploy directed at upcoming BRICS summits

During a recent press briefing from South Africa, the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, leveled accusations that weapons were being loaded onto...

Severe funding shortfalls could leave 200,000 Palestinians hungry

Grave funding shortages could cut assistance to more than 200,000 Palestinians, the UN food agency warned on May 11. Unless donors meet the gap, 60...

Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss security, economic growth and cooperation

DHAKA, Bangladesh—Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discussed regional economic growth, cooperation and security at the Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh on May 12...

France under fire at UN for racism, police violence against protesters

France has come under fire by several states at the United Nations over racism and police violence, including against demonstrators during mass rallies over...