(2022-08-16). China provides assistance to Cuba after massive oil depot fire. ecns.cn A delivery ceremony for a Chinese Red Cross Society donation worth 1 ,000 U.S. dollars to its Cuban counterpart was held here Monday.
(2022-08-16). Nicaragua's top health advisor on confronting Covid: "the way to face this was to keep working" thegrayzone.com Max Blumenthal interviews Sonia Castro, lead advisor to the President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, on the Sandinista government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Castro explains why, despite heavy criticism, her government did not follow World Health Organization guidance to lock down the population and instead kept schools and businesses open. She also discusses her government's guidance to prescribe off-patent early treatments against Covid and its ongoing, Cuban and Russian-assisted national vaccination campaign. This interview was conducted in Managua in February …
(2022-08-16). How Britain Fueled Ukraine's War Machine and Invited Direct Conflict with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Is Moral Clarity Possible in Donald Trump's America? tomdispatch.com Recent episodes of purposeful and accidental truth-telling brought to my mind the latest verbal lapse by George W. Bush, the president who hustled this country into war in Afghanistan and Iraq after the 9/11 attacks. He clearly hadn't planned to make a public confession about his own warmongering in Iraq when he gave a speech in Texas this spring. Still, asked to decry Russian president Vladimir Putin's unjustified invasion of Ukraine, Bush inadvertently and all too truthfully placed his own presidential war-making in exactly the same boat. The words spilled out of his mouth as he described "the decision of one m…
(2022-08-16). Béisbol femenino: Cuba a un paso de alcanzar boleto mundialista. cubadebate.cu La selección femenina de béisbol de Cuba venció este martes a Nicaragua por la vía de la piedad, 12-2, en seis entradas, en la cuarta jornada del clasificatorio panamericano en la localidad de Macuto, estado venezolano de La Guaira, y se colocó a solo un paso de alcanzar uno de los cuatro cupos en disputa para el campeonato mundial.
(2022-08-16). Iran responds to EU nuclear text, seeks US flexibility. tribune.com.pk 
Iran responded to the European Union's "final" draft text to save a 2015 nuclear deal on Monday, an EU official said, as the Iranian foreign minister called on the United States to show flexibility to resolve three remaining issues. | After 16 months of fitful, indirect U.S.-Iranian talks, with the EU shuttling between the parties, a senior EU official said on Aug. 8 it had laid down a "final" offer and expected a response within a "very, very few weeks." | While Washington has said it is ready to quickly seal a deal to restore the 2015 accord on the basis of the EU proposals, Iranian negotiators said Tehran's…
(2022-08-16). EU studying Iran's response to proposed text on Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The European Union confirms that it has received Iran's response to a modified text proposed by the EU in Vienna talks, saying the bloc is studying the reply with parties to the deal and the US.
(2022-08-16). EU views Iran response to proposed text "constructive" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The European Union views Iran's response to a proposed blueprint for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal as 'constructive'.
(2022-08-16). Chicago activists show out for Palestine. liberationnews.org 
On August 9, a few hundred protesters and several organizations held a rally to raise awareness of the continued onslaught on the Palestinian people by the Zionist Israeli government.
(2022-08-16). Exportar ølo más ágil posible?: La experiencia de Dofleini Software, la primera mipyme oficial cubana. cubadebate.cu Cuando en 2021 Dofleini Software se convirtió en la primera mipyme oficial cubana, sus gestores tenían la expectativa de incrementar las exportaciones que iniciaron bajo la sombrilla del cuentapropismo. Hoy, aunque todos los meses reportan ventas y han accedido a los mercados canadiense, inglés, español y "a veces se suma algún que otro", la pretensión está en hacer el proceso "lo más ágil posible", sin mediadores innecesarios.
(2022-08-16). Turkey warplanes attack Syrian army positions in Ayn Al-Arab. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Turkey warplanes bombarded the Syrian military's positions in Kobani (Ayn Al-Arab) in the north of Aleppo on Tuesdyay, local media have reported.
(2022-08-16). Iran-Russia military coop. developing with special dynamism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The military cooperation between Russia and Iran is developing with a special dynamism, according to Russia's deputy defense minister Alexander Fomin on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Iran's response to EU constructive, ball in US' court. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's representative in Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal considered Iran's response to the EU's proposed text constructive, saying that the ball is now in the US court.
(2022-08-16). Arab World is on the Verge of a Very Important Transformation. journal-neo.org 
In the Arab world, the old balance of power has rapidly changed according to the famous proverb "all things are in flux", and Saudi Arabia with its architect Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) is increasingly coming to the fore. The Crown Prince is determined to lead and transform the entire Arab world …
(2022-08-16). Firefighters Who Helped With Cuba's Matanzas Fire Return to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
This Monday, the 43 firefighters and technicians from Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA, sent to help put out the fire in Matanzas, Cuba caused by a lightning strike on August 5, returned safely to the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maequetía, in the state of La Guaira. | àöLTIMO MINUTO | | Acaba de aterrizar el vuelo de Conviasa que trae de regreso a los bomberos y profesionales de 43 hombres y m…
(2022-08-16). Colombia's President Petro: Guaidó's Presidency is Non-Existent. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, August 14, during a conversation with a journalist from the Colombian news outlet Semana, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, said that it is time for the normalization of relations with Venezuela to be reflected in binational trade and production. | "There is already a normal flow, now we have to expand that to the issue of trade, to the issue of production," said the Colombian president in relation to progress in resuming diplomatic relations with Venezuela. | On Thursday, August 11, Caracas and Bogotá appointed ambassadors to consolidate the reestablishment of diplomatic ties, fractured during…
(2022-08-16). President Maduro Removes National Budget Office (ONAPRE) Director Due to Workers' Discontent. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro removed Marco Polo Cosenza as director of the National Budget Office (ONAPRE) and appointed Jennifer Quintero de Barrios in his place, according to the The Gazette also named Christiam Moisés Hernández Verdecanna as acting national treasurer | The National Budget Office is the governing body of the National Public Budget System, providing technical assistance in the different stages of the budget process to the bodies and…
(2022-08-16). Juantorena se mantiene en estado crítico estable. cubadebate.cu El bicampeón olímpico Alberto Juantorena Danger, presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo, se mantiene en estado crítico estable, según el parte médico emitido este 15 de agosto. Reproducimos a continuación los aspectos fundamentales de la nueva información emitida por el Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí, donde permanece hospitalizado.
(2022-08-16). Iran, Mauritius explore energy cooperation avenues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The ways of cooperation between Iran and Mauritius in the energy sector were discussed during the meeting between the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and the Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment of the latter.
(2022-08-16). Iran's women's volleyball win silver in Solidarity Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran's women's volleyball team claimed the silver medal of the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games on Monday.
(2022-08-16). Iran seizes unprecedented amount of crystal meth. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Legal Deputy of Iran's Customs Farideh Zubeidi announced the confiscation of over 1.1 tons of crystal meth hidden in two fuel tankers entering from Afghanistan to Iran.
(2022-08-16). Iran sent response to EU on draft agreement in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran has sent EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell its response on the proposed text of a draft agreement in Vienna talks on the Iranian nuclear deal.
(2022-08-16). Arriban a Venezuela bomberos que lucharon contra incendio en Cuba. telesurtv.net "Le agradezco a ustedes (bomberos) por tenderles la mano a los hermanos cubanos, arriesgando sus propias vidas", afirmó el embajador cubano en Venezuela.
(2022-08-16). Iran looking for guarantees on reviving JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — An adviser to Iranian negotiating team at talks on the deal in Vienna confirmed on Tuesday that Iran is looking for guarantees that if a future US administration withdraws from the deal, it will "have to pay a price".
(2022-08-16). Alberto Juantorena permanece en estado crítico estable. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo y bicampeón olímpico, Alberto Juantorena, permanece en estado crítico estable, informó en su parte de este martes el Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí (IPK).
(2022-08-16). Irán pide la salida de tripulación iraní retenida en Argentina. telesurtv.net El diplomático iraní, Naser Kanani, resaltó la importancia que tiene para su nación la liberación de los cinco iraníes detenidos en Argentina.
(2022-08-16). Iran-Pakistan joint economic commission to be held Wed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The 21st Iran-Pakistan joint economic commission is scheduled to kick off tomorrow.
(2022-08-16). Syria stresses enhancing scientific relations with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Bassam Bashir Ibrahim the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Syria has called for boosting bilateral scientific relations of his country with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2022-08-16). Turkish border military post targeted, causalities reported. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — A local Turkish official said Tuesday that two Turkish soldiers were killed and four others were wounded in an attack on their checkpoint on the shared border with Syria.
(2022-08-16). US says studying Iran's response to EU proposed text. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The United States Department of States has said that it has received Iran's response to the EU proposal on the nuclear deal, and it is studying it.
(2022-08-16). Iran welcomes expansion of ties with Mauritius. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran welcomes the expansion of ties with the Republic of Mauritius.
(2022-08-16). Chapeando: El bombero de Biden (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La nota del Nuevo Herald, parece hecha para apagar el fuego de las reacciones al error político de la administración Biden, incapaz de responder racional y humanitariamente a la solicitud que desde las primeras horas hizo Cuba ante el incendio en Matanzas. Esta nota no es más que otro intento por acallar las críticas que se le han hecho.
(2022-08-16). Iran start Asian U18 Volleyball Championship on high. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran defeated China 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-22) in the opening match of the 14th edition of the Asian Men's U18 Volleyball Championship on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Iran capital's non-oil exports hit $400m. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The value of Tehran's non-oil exports has reached $400 million in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), as compared to the same period in the past year, a provincial official said.
(2022-08-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, August 16.
(2022-08-16). Líbano denunciará en Naciones Unidas violaciones aéreas de Israel. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Emigrantes del Líbano confirmó que presentará una queja ante la ONU a fin de intervenir en las continuas transgresiones israelíes a la soberanía libanesa. Al mismo tiempo, denunció el uso del territorio nacional por parte de Tel Aviv para bombardear al pueblo sirio en flagrante violación del derecho y los tratados internacionales.
(2022-08-16). Nuevos equipos de hemodiálisis mejoran los servicios de nefrología en hospital pinareño. cubadebate.cu La sustitución de los equipos de hemodiálisis del hospital general docente Abel Santamaría Cuadrado, en Pinar del Río, ha posibilitado que funcionen una veintena de nuevos riñones artificiales para los pacientes de nefrología. Los nuevos equipos brindan una atención superior, más seguridad en el tratamiento y comodidad.
(2022-08-16). Iran sends technical team to help in Cuba oil tank fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — In line with the goals of activating energy diplomacy by the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum, after a massive fire occurred in oil facilities in Cuba by lightning, a group of Iranian experts was sent to help the country.
(2022-08-16). Plane crash reported in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Saudi official sources reported that a light plane crashed in the country's capital of Riyadh.
(2022-08-16). Cubans to vote on law recognizing families, regardless of sex or gender identity. peoplesworld.org 
If approved by Cuban voters next month, the country's new Family Code will stand as a social revolution, enshrining the right of all people to form a family regardless of sex or gender identity and recognizing a variety of family forms. On July 22, the National Assembly of Cuba passed the bill, a legal document …
(2022-08-16). Iran to set up 10 trade centers in Africa to boost trade ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The Director General of African Bureau of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the country will set up 10 trade centers in Africa by the end of the current year (to end March 20, 2023) to bolster trade ties.
(2022-08-16). Cuba: El terrorismo 2.0 y la mano que mece la cuna. cubadebate.cu Pero si en vez de en países de Asia u Oriente Medio, esos hechos se preparan y financian en una ciudad de Estados Unidos llamada Miami, y las víctimas probables pueden estar en una embajada cubana o en una tienda de La Habana, entonces usted no se enterará y mucho menos los autores intelectuales y financistas de tales actos serán denunciados en los medios de comunicación.
(2022-08-16). Bolstering transit, transportation Iran's regional priorities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Stressing significance of corridors in economic approach, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said that bolstering transit and communications routes in the region is of Iran's priorities.
(2022-08-16). Iran sent response to EU on draft agreement to revive JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran has sent EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell its response on the proposed text of a draft agreement to restore the Iranian nuclear deal.
(2022-08-16). Iran supports a Middle East free from nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Tehran supports the non-nuclear status of the Middle East and will continue to apply efforts in this direction, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Ali Abdollahi said.
(2022-08-16). 200k liters of smuggled fuel seized in Hormozgan prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Police forces of Hormozgan province, south of Iran, have confiscated 200,000 liters of smuggled fuel in Sirik County, Hormozgan Province, Iran.
(2022-08-16). Saturday 8/13: Meetup: Lauren Gazzola on Government Repression of Activists. indybay.org Crescent Lawn, Berkeley CA…
(2022-08-16). Cuadrando la Caja: Las Colas en Cuba øSoluciones? cubadebate.cu øSon las colas un mecanismo de distribución? øCuáles son algunos de los protocolos que se han implementado para su control? øFuncionan? y øCuáles son algunas de las propuestas que podríamos sugerir desde nuestro programa para incidir en ellas en el corto plazo?Si le cuadra estas y otras preguntas por favor, acompáñanos.
(2022-08-16). Comenzará este martes campaña electoral en Brasil de cara a comicios de octubre. cubadebate.cu La campaña electoral de cara a las elecciones presidenciales de Brasil el próximo 2 de octubre, comenzará este martes 16 de agosto. En los comicios se elegirá al nuevo presidente y vicepresidente del país, así como a los gobernadores, a los 513 miembros de la Cámara de Diputados, y a los integrantes de las Asambleas Legislativas de los estados.
(2022-08-16). King Fahd Garden in Medina catches fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — King Fahd Garden in Medina city, Saudi Arabia, caught fire on Monday night due to severe lightning which ripped through some areas of the city.
(2022-08-16). Las 3 del día: Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez y las noticias de este 15 de agosto (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes en Las 3 del día hablaremos de ajedrez, a propósito de la participación cubana en la última Olimpiada que aconteció en la India. En el certamen, los equipos cubanos ocuparon el puesto 19. Los hombres totalizaron 27 puntos y 24 las chicas. Para conocer más detalles escucharemos en declaraciones exclusivas al presidente de la Federación Cubana de Ajedrez Carlos Rivero.
(2022-08-16). Sunday 8/28: Cuba Film Festival Fundraiser. indybay.org 2969 Mission Street, San Francisco…
(2022-08-16). NIOC announces Iran crude oil prices for Sep. delivery. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has increased the official selling price of all types of crude oil for export to Asian markets in September.
(2022-08-16). Turkish official says ties level with Syria could enhance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — An assistant to the head of the Justice and Development Party in Turkey says that the level of relations with Damascus can increase.
(2022-08-16). Arms trafficking gang dismantled in SW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran's police have disbanded a major arms and ammunition trafficking gang in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
(2022-08-16). Putin: "La situación en Ucrania demuestra que Estados Unidos está tratando de prolongar este conflicto" cubadebate.cu El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin acusó este martes a Estados Unidos de tratar de prolongar el conflicto en Ucrania y "desestabilizar y complejizar" la situación en Asia y el mundo con la visita de Nancy Pelosi a Taiwán.
(2022-08-16). Ronaldo Veitía permanece ingresado, con parámetros normales y sedado. cubadebate.cu Ronaldo Veitía, entrenador emblemático de judo cubano, permanece ingresado en España, con parámetros médicos normales, y sedado, informaron al Inder. Los médicos continúan evaluando el daño causado por sus afecciones y el estado de coma en que fue ingresado. No es posible determinar todavía cuándo recibirá el alta.
(2022-08-16). First case of monkeypox detected in Iran: health ministry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of health said on Tuesday that the first case of monkeypox was detected in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
(2022-08-16). Celebrarán Habana Mambo Festival a finales de agosto. cubadebate.cu La segunda edición del Habana Mambo Festival se celebrará entre el 24 y el 28 de agosto próximos, organizada por la Dirección Provincial de Cultura de La Habana y Mambo Producciones. El festival iba a realizarse entre el 9 y el 14 de agosto, pero su comité organizador decidió posponerlo luego del accidente en la base de supertanqueros en Matanzas.
(2022-08-16). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, August 16.
(2022-08-16). Gazprom: Precios del gas en Europa podrían ascender en invierno a 4 000 dólares por 1 000 metros cúbicos. cubadebate.cu La empresa rusa Gazprom informó este martes que en invierno los precios del gas en el continente europeo podrían ascender a 4 000 dólares por 1 000 metros cúbicos. Para la compañía, ese será el escenario si la tendencia al alza de los precios continúa. El precio del gas ya superó el umbral de los 2 500 dólares por 1 000 metros cúbicos.
(2022-08-16). Mantiene Canadá vínculos estrechos con Holguín en el turismo y la producción de níquel. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Canadá en Cuba, John Geoffrey Gartshore, señaló que Holguín es, junto con Matanzas, una de las provincias con las que el Gobierno canadiense mantiene vínculos más estrechos en la Isla mediante su intervención en el turismo y la producción de níquel. Ambos Gobiernos trabajan, además, en el Proyecto Former, en Moa.
(2022-08-16). No se reportan fallecidos en incendio de ómnibus en Banes, Holguín. cubadebate.cu Un ómnibus Transmetro se incendió en el poblado de Retrete, del municipio Banes, en la tarde del lunes 15 de agosto por fallos técnicos. Ante los problemas que presentó el ómnibus, el chófer hizo bajar a los pasajeros, pero no pudo impedir que el vehículo se dañara. Un trabajador recibió un golpe en la pierna, pero fue atendido en los servicios hospitalarios y dado de alta.
(2022-08-16). Inicia oficialmente campaña electoral en Brasil con Lula como favorito. cubadebate.cu Este martes arrancó en Brasil de manera oficial la campaña electoral hacia las elecciones generales de octubre, que tienen al expresidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva y al actual mandatario, Jair Bolsonaro, como principales rivales. Para esta campaña hay 12 candidatos presidenciales registrados que intentarán convencer de sus proyectos a más de 156 millones de electores.
(2022-08-15). Ukraine Is a Wake-Up Call for Europe. transcend.org 11 Aug 2022 – It is becoming clear that U.S. neoconservatives have succeeded in creating a warmongering, anti-Russian mood in Europe through an unprecedented information war, the consequences of which will take some time to assess. It is, however, possible to identify the signs of what is to come.
(2022-08-15). VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23: Vencido el segundo tercio del calendario clasificatorio. cubadebate.cu Después de una maratónica jornada donde se jugaron diez partidos, cuatro de ellos concluidos por la vía de la lechada y tres con ventaja de una carrera, el VII Campeonato Nacional de béisbol categoría sub 23 venció el segundo tercio de su calendario clasificatorio. Entérese aquí de todos los detalles.
(2022-08-15). Iran to present final opinion to EU coordinator tonight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Stating that Iran will present its final opinion in written format to the European Union coordinator tonight, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that if the US shows flexibility, an agreement will be reached in the coming days.
(2022-08-15). Iran's value of trade with neighbors at $17bn in 4 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put Iran's value of trade with neighboring countries in the first four months of the current year (from March 21 to July 23) at $17 billion.
(2022-08-15). Iran students bag 3 medals at 34th Olympiad in Informatics. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — High school students from Iran scooped three awards and a diploma of honor at the 34th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) underway in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
(2022-08-15). 4-nation drone competition kicks off in Iran's Kashan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — The 7th international military competition with the participation of drones from Iran, Russia, Belarus and Armenia, started on Monday morning in Kashan in central Iran.
(2022-08-15). Greece returns Iranian crude oil illegally seized by the US. popularresistance.org The Iranian embassy in Athens revealed late on 12 August that the Lana, an Iranian-flagged tanker, is retrieving a cargo of oil that the US tried to steal earlier this year. | "The transfer of stolen Iranian oil to the Lana is underway in Greek waters, and the ship will soon leave for our country with the full cargo of oil," the Iranian embassy tweeted.
(2022-08-15). Fire in Matanzas: The Real Story Beyond the Smoke and Fire. orinocotribune.com By Gustavo A Maranges — Aug 9, 2022 | Today, after several days, I checked what the mainstream media has reported on the accident at Matanzas supertanker base. I was not surprised at all by what I found. I say this because many of us are used to reading articles driven by sensationalism and not by any credible principles of journalism when reporting on Cuba. | This has been a tragic accident with incalculable consequences for Cubans. Meanwhile, for the foreign public, it has been reduced to spectacular photos showing huge flames accompanied by a column of black smoke that overshadows two of the country's ma…
(2022-08-15). Venezuela and Colombia Appoint Ambassadors in Effort To Reestablish Diplomatic Relations. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government named a new board of directors of Monómeros after Petro made the decision to return the company.
(2022-08-15). Washington Escalates Hijacking of Venezuela's EMTRASUR Boeing 747. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad  ; Aug 14, 2022 | BACKGROUND | On August 11, the Lomas de Zamora court (Buenos Aires, Argentina) accepted the request for the seizure of the Boeing 747 aircraft belonging to the Venezuelan company EMTRASUR, illegally held at the Ezeiza airport since June 8. The request was made earlier this month to the Argentine judge Federico Villena, by the Federal Court of the District of Columbia (Washington), which was sent by the United States Department of Justice to the authorities of the Argentine republic. | Accepting this order supposes a turn of events in the kidnapping of the Venezuelan aircraft,…
(2022-08-15). Atilio Borón Presents a Practical Solution to EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Case. orinocotribune.com The Argentinian author Atilio Borón issued a proposal on Friday, August 13, to oppose the claims of the Argentinian government, led by President Alberto Fernández. Fernandez claimed that Argentina, being tied by its country's "judicial dictatorship," could not do anything to rectify the Venezuelan EMTRASUR Boeing 747-300 situation. | Borón, however, wrote on his Twitter account that "in just over a minute," he could provide an "effective—albeit temporary—solution that helps Venezuela and somewhat preserves our dignity." He also attached a video of his proposal. | In the video, he recommended that duri…
(2022-08-15). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Nuevas medidas económicas. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El ministro de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz y la Ministra de Comercio Interior Betsy Díaz Velázquez comparecerán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre nuevas medidas económicas que forman parte de las anunciadas por el Viceprimer Ministro Alejandro Gil en la reciente sesión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2022-08-15). Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 850 MW durante de este lunes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación de 850 MW durante el horario diurno. Para el horario pico, la UNE estima una disponibilidad de 2 105 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 050 MW, para un déficit de 945 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 015 MW durante el pico.
(2022-08-15). Congresistas de EEUU visitan Taiwán, China denuncia provocación y advierte sobre repuesta contundente. cubadebate.cu Menos de dos semanas después de que la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Nancy Pelosi, visitara Taiwán, una delegación de congresistas llegó a esa isla para reunirse con autoridades locales. China rechazó ese paso, acusó a Washington de buscar una confrontación y advirtió que habrá una respuesta contundente a la nueva provocación.
(2022-08-15). Iran offers condolences to Egypt over Church fire. en.mehrnews.com The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kanani, expressed his condolences to the government and the people of Egypt, especially the families of the victims of this tragic incident, after the fire incident in a church in the Giza prov…
(2022-08-15). Inauguran en Quilmes, Argentina casa de solidaridad con Cuba. telesurtv.net Los miembros del MAS y participantes en el acto inaugural condenaron el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por EE.UU. a Cuba.
(2022-08-15). El tiempo: Calor, algunas lluvias en occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana se incrementará la nubosidad y se nublará en la tarde en la región occidental, así como en localidades del interior y sur del centro y el oriente, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán aislados en el resto del archipiélago.
(2022-08-15). Confiscan en Irán barco con combustible de contrabando. telesurtv.net Irán mantiene una política de lucha contra el contrabando de hidrocarburos en el Golfo Pérsico, para proteger los intereses y la seguridad de la nación.
(2022-08-15). VIDEO: Golestan Palace in Iran's Lorestan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Golestan palace is located in Lorestan, near the historical sights of Falakol-aflak Castle and Golestan spring.
(2022-08-15). 1st Iran-Mauritius economic-trade MoU inked. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Iran and Mauritius have signed the first special economic-trade Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
(2022-08-15). Iran weightlifter Rasoul Motamedi wins gold medal in ISG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Rasoul Motamedi from Iran gained a gold medal in the Islamic Solidarity Games in Turkey on Monday.
(2022-08-15). Presidente cubano reitera gratitud a mexicanos y venezolanos que apoyaron extinción de incendio en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró este lunes que Cuba no olvidará el apoyo de mexicanos y venezolanos que apoyaron el enfrentamiento al incendio de grandes proporciones en la base de supertanqueros de Matanzas y aseguró que siempre tendrán la gratitud y el cariño de los cubanos.
(2022-08-15). Cuba gana Copa Panamericana de Voleibol masculino. cubadebate.cu Cuba blanqueó hoy 3-0 al local Canadá para levantar el trofeo de la Copa Panamericana de voleibol para hombres organizada en la ciudad de Gatineau. En el Slush Puppie Center, el equipo del técnico Nicolás Vives barrió 25-17, 25-17 y 25-23 a sus rivales, que no encontraron la fórmula para detener el accionar de los caribeños.
(2022-08-15). Primer ministro cubano arriba a Bahamas para reunión de jefes de Gobierno de Caricom. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, arribó en la tarde de este lunes a la Mancomunidad de las Bahamas, donde participará en la primera Reunión Regional de Jefes de Gobierno de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom), que se celebra con vistas a la Conferencia de Naciones Unidas sobre Cambio Climático (COP27), en noviembre próximo.
(2022-08-15). Iran rejects US bullying amid nuclear talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — With Iran busy studying recent proposals submitted by the EU, the talks in Vienna entered a new phase that is expected to generate much kerfuffle springing from an apparent US decision to up the ante vis-a-vis Iran.
(2022-08-15). Yirmara y el periodismo al pie del peligro. cubadebate.cu Yirmara fue también quien vino con los ojos lagrimosos a darme la mejor noticia que recibió ese día. En un mensaje de voz un joven bombero le decía: "mi vida, soy el muchacho que usted entrevistó, estoy vivo". Si algo no le puede faltar a un periodista es la sensibilidad, y a Yirmara le sobra, como le sobró el valor para acercarse al peligro y mantener informado a todo un país.
(2022-08-15). Yemeni army repel Saudi attack in Al Hudaydah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — News sources on Monday morning reported that Yemeni army has repelled the attack of forces affiliated with Saudi-led coalition in Al Hudaydah province.
(2022-08-15). CETA SA: Avances en el vínculo entre la Cujae y el sector productivo y de servicios (+Video). cubadebate.cu En agosto de 2020 se creó la Sociedad de Interfaz de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría (CETA S.A.), con el objetivo de fortalecer los vínculos entre la universidad cubana y el sector productivo y de servicios. La empresa CETA S.A. se encarga de gestionar los proyectos de transferencia e innovación solicitados por el sector productivo y de servicios, y de aquellos asociados a programas que emprende la propia empresa.
(2022-08-15). Información actualizada sobre lesionados en accidente en base de supertanqueros de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Hasta las 10: 00 a. m. de este lunes 15 de agosto se reportaban 132 lesionados, de los que 19 están hospitalizados en seis instituciones de salud del país, dos fallecieron y 111 recibieron el alta médica. El Minsap informa que este lunes continúan los trabajos en el lugar del suceso, hasta agotar toda el área prevista, así como el estudio de los fragmentos óseos hallados.
(2022-08-15). Cuba condecora a delegaciones de México y Venezuela por solidaridad contra incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano agradeció a sus homólogos de México y Venezuela por su solidaridad ante el siniestro de Matanzas.
(2022-08-15). Police bust 1.4 tons of narcotics in central Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — The police commander of Isfahan province announced that 1,400 kilograms of illicit drugs were busted during two separate operations in the last 24 hours by the anti-narcotics police.
(2022-08-15). Border conflict with Taliban has to be resolved via diplomacy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Iran's Army Commander Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi says that sporadic border skirmishes with Afghanistan's Taliban should be resolved diplomatically, adding there is no need for involvement of armed forces.
(2022-08-15). Vale la pena… volver a escuchar: Calentadores de línea (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hay quienes a la ya tensa situación suman tensiones adicionales. A veces desde la ingenuidad o la faltar de percepción de los efectos. Otras desde intensiones malsanas.
(2022-08-15). Gobierno de Argentina anuncia envío de ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. telesurtv.net Tras el incendio en la zona industrial de Matanzas, Argentina donará insumos sanitarios para la atención a lesionados por el siniestro.
(2022-08-15). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, August 15.
(2022-08-15). Amigo, Enemigo y Cortés, llevado por los números, y un final diferente para una fábula. cubadebate.cu Vamos con una colaboración a dos mentes entre el amigo RARJ y un servidor; en que la matemática exacta y la matemática creativa que casi siempre es recreativa están en acción. Y complementaremos con un ejercicio de creatividad sin números. Recuerden que: "Es preferible una solución insignificante salida de cabeza propia; que una genial copiada en Internet o de otro".
(2022-08-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, August 15.
(2022-08-15). Matanzas fires solidarity firefighters with honors. en.cubadebate.cu Yurisbel Estrada Carrasco, Chief of the Cárdenas Firefighters Command, thanked the work of colleagues from the rest of the country and also those from other sister nations, the Cuban Red Cross, rescuers, combatants, volunteers, and those who sent humanitarian aid. The fire spread and caused the explosion at the supertanker base, in the industrial zone of this city; it was extinguished on the last 12 thanks to the work of specialized forces and media from Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela.They recognize Mexicans and Venezuelans who fought the fire in Matanzas…
(2022-08-15). Juantorena, vamos campeón, otra vez con el corazón. cubadebate.cu Cuando Juantorena hizo lo que ningún otro atleta ha podido imitar en Juegos Olímpicos: ganar 400 y 800 metros en una misma edición (Montreal 1976), tenía espendrú y zancadas de dos metros y 74 centímetros. Corría con ropa deportiva marca Batos y este periodista apenas tenía un año de nacido.
(2022-08-15). Iran dismisses claims on sending arms to Yemen as baseless. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Nasser Kan'ani, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rejected a media claim about sending weapons from Iran's Bandar Abbas to Yemen's Hodeidah port as baseless and unfounded.
(2022-08-15). Cuba reporta 87 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y ningún fallecido. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este domingo 14 de agosto, Cuba reportó 87 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y 55 altas médicas. Actualmente hay 418 casos activos, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública en su parte diario.
(2022-08-15). Significant progress made in nuclear talks: spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani described the recent round of nuclear talks as critical, saying that significant progress has been made in the talks.
(2022-08-15). Despiden a delegación mexicana que luchó contra incendio en Cuba. telesurtv.net "Gracias hermanos, amigos, compañeros de lucha", externó la primera secretaria del Comité Provincial del PCC en Matanzas.
(2022-08-15). La Habana: Reconocen a bomberos que participaron en la extinción del fuego en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Hace algunas horas se realizó el acto de bienvenida a los integrantes del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba de La Habana, que participaron en la extinción del incendio de grandes proporciones en la terminal de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. Se desarrolló en el Comando 15, Unidad Especial de Salvamento y Rescate del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba.
(2022-08-15). Anuncian nuevas medidas para el Comercio Exterior y el comercio interno mayorista y minorista. cubadebate.cu Betsy Díaz Velázquez, ministra de Comercio Interior, y Ana Teresita González Fraga, viceministra primera de Comercio Exterior, comparecieron este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre nuevas medidas económicas que forman parte de las anunciadas por el vice primer ministro Alejandro Gil en la reciente sesión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2022-08-15). Banco Central: Habilitados canales electrónicos para transferencias desde cuentas en MLC en tarjetas magnéticas. cubadebate.cu Entre las acciones para implementar las operaciones de compra de monedas extranjeras aceptadas en el país, se habilitaron las trasferencias desde cuentas en MLC soportadas en tarjetas magnéticas, emitidas por los bancos de Crédito y Comercio, Metropolitano y Popular de Ahorro, aplicando el nuevo tipo de cambio cuando su destino sea a cuentas en CUP.
(2022-08-15). US spy services in Afghanistan continuing destructive actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Stating that a year has passed since the planned escape of the US forces from Afghanistan, a senior Iranian diplomat said that the US spy services are still continuing their destructive actions in Afghanistan.
(2022-08-14). For The American Empire, Hypocrisy And War Go Hand In Hand. popularresistance.org Much of the world held its breath as Nancy Pelosi circled around the Philippines to sneak into Taiwan late in the evening on August 2nd, 2022. The fear was that Pelosi's trip would initiate a broader war between China and the United States. Taiwan is China's "red line." This was no secret to Pelosi or the Biden administration. China had sent numerous warnings from a variety of channels in the days leading up the trip. | While Pelosi entered and left Taiwan unscathed, her stunt placed already fragile U.S.-China relations in their worst condition yet. As expected, China took decisive measures in response to the U.S…
(2022-08-14). Venezuela To 'Rebuild Fellowship' With Petro Government In Colombia. popularresistance.org Mexico City, Mexico — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro celebrated the inauguration of Gustavo Petro as president of Colombia, with leaders pledging to rebuild the long but fraught relationship between the two Caribbean countries. | "I extend my hand to the people of Colombia, to President Gustavo Petro, to rebuild fellowship on the basis of respect and love between peoples," said Maduro on Sunday. | For his part, Petro called for Latin American governments to leave aside their political differences and work toward regional integration. | "It is time to leave behind the [political] blocs, the groups, and…
(2022-08-14). Cuba advanced to the grand final of the XV Gatineau Volleyball Pan American Cup 2022. en.cubadebate.cu The Cuban men's team swept the Chilean team for the second time and advanced to the grand final of the XV Gatineau Volleyball Pan American Cup 2022, which takes place at the Slush Puppie Center, in Canada. In just one hour and eight minutes, the Antilleans sealed the commitment of the semifinal round against the South Americans, with partials of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-21. Thus they added their fourth success in a row and in the same way. Nicolás Vives's students had no setbacks against a team.
(2022-08-14). Cuba reports 73 new cases of COVID-19, no deaths and 82 medical discharges. en.cubadebate.cu At the close of this Saturday, August 13, Cuba reported 73 new cases of COVID-19, no deaths and 82 medical discharges, the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) reported in its daily report this Saturday. At the close of yesterday, a total of 634 patients are admitted, 248 suspects and 386 confirmed active. For COVID-19, a total of 2,316 samples were taken for surveillance, of which 73 were positive. The country has accumulated 14,064,773 samples taken and 1,109,433 positive.50 were contacts of confirmed cases.
(2022-08-14). Spanish solidarity associations send new donations to Cuba. en.cubadebate.cu The Communist Party of Asturias, in coordination with the Cien x Cien Cubanos Association and the Valle del Nalón Hospital, also in Asturias, sent a donation with more than 340 kg of first-aid material, medicines and health products. It is expected the cargo to arrive in Cuba in coming few hours, based on coordination with IBERIA Airline. The Cuban citizen, Bárbara Marín, Cien x Cien Cubanos Association Chair, will hand over the cargo in Cuba on behalf of all people who contributed to this shipment.