(2024-02-17). Outlining Existential Challenges Facing World, Secretary-General Stresses Need for 'Global Economy That Works for Everyone, Everywhere', in Remarks to Security Forum. reliefweb.int Countries: Libya, Myanmar, occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Ukraine, World, Yemen | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22135 | Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Munich Security Conference today: | It's a pleasure to be here in Munich. | As the title of our discussion implies, today's global order is not working for everyone. In fact, I would go further and say: it's not working for anyone. | Our world is facing existential challenges, but the global community is more fragmented and divided than at any time during the past 75 years. | Even the cold war era was, in some…
(2024-02-17). UAE, Brazil and Cuba announce food security initiative. tvbrics.com 
It is part of a collaborative effort to develop sustainable food systems, agriculture and promote climate action…
(2024-02-17). Iran ranks first in West Asia in repairing thermal power plants. tvbrics.com 
Updating the equipment of power plants saves the country $200 million annually…
(2024-02-17). Yemeni Navy Strikes UK Ship. english.almanar.com.lb 
The spokesman of Yemen's Armed Forces General Yahya Sarea announced on Saturday that the Yemeni navy targeted a British oil ship in the Red Sea in support of the oppressed Palestinian people facing the Zionist aggression and siege. The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a targeting operation against a British oil …
(2024-02-17). Two Terrorists Arrested in Northern Iran: Police. english.almanar.com.lb 
Police forces have apprehended two fugitive terrorists in Iran's northern province of Golestan. Spokesman of the Iranian police Saeed Montazerolmahdi said on Saturday that the arrestees intended to sabotage and take terrorist acts in the country. The team comprising a man and a woman had been arrested by the police before committing any crimes, he …
(2024-02-17). Italian writer's work presented at Havana Book Fair (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) "The Last Farmer" is the title of the work by Italian writer Maria Chiara Ferri presented at the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress, where the Havana International Book Fair continues today.
(2024-02-17). Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to expand cooperation, criticize Israel. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation, during which they vowed to expand bilateral cooperation and jointly slammed Israel over the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian Foreign Minister criticized the Israeli "crimes" against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip …
(2024-02-17). Secret Service Raids Venezuela's Ambassador Residency in Washington DC. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-17). US Secret Service Raids Venezuelan Ambassador's Residency in Washington DC. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-17). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi racks up a major snooker tournament. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is centre stage for this week's MENA sports wrap, with an inside look into life for foreign Saudi Pro League footballers and the announcement of a new major snooker tournament in Riyadh. | The Kingdom to host 'quadruple' crown event. | Saudi Arabia will host the world's "fourth masters" this year after signing a ten-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WTA), as the kingdom looks to build on a foray into the sport with another The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be t…
(2024-02-17). Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to expand cooperation, criticize Israel. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation, during which they vowed to expand bilateral cooperation and jointly slammed Israel over the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian Foreign Minister criticized the Israeli "crimes" against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip …
(2024-02-17). Cuba, the United States and the National Interest of Both. resumen-english.org
(2024-02-17). Lima Group 2.0: Right-Wing Latin American Ex-Presidents Demand US Interventionism in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com After the failure of the Lima Group, Latin American right-wing former presidents created a new group to continue interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, such as attempting to overthrow the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. | This new Lima Group is named Liberty and Democracy Group, which includes the former presidents Iván Duque of Colombia, Mauricio Macri of Argentina, Jorge Quiroga of Bolivia, Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador, and Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay. | The idea for creating this Lima Group 2.0 came from the late Sebastián Piñera, former president of Chile. | According to Jorge Quirog…
(2024-02-17). Brazil with broad agenda at Cuban 32nd Book Fair. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazil will deploy a broad agenda today at the San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress, the venue of the 32nd Havana International Book Fair, where it participates as the guest of honor.
(2024-02-17). Resilience of the Cuban people highlighted in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian friends of Cuba highlighted the resilience that the people of the island maintain, despite the obstacles of the blockade imposed by the United States.
(2024-02-17). Venezuela Reports Lowest Monthly Inflation in 12 Years. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The BCV also reported that the annual accumulated inflation is about to go below t…
(2024-02-17). Parla il Padre di Assange: "Mio Figlio Perseguito Politicamente" globalresearch.ca Articolo e trasmissione a cura di Manlio Dinucci. | * | Stralci dall'intervista a John Shipton, padre di Julian Assange, realizzata da Berenice Galli. | "Devo dire che girando gli Stati Uniti, l'Australia, la Nuova Zelanda e l'Europa ho incontrato sul mio …
(2024-02-17). Pro-Palestine activists send Nancy Pelosi a special delivery. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Venezuela and Bolivia Review Bilateral Cooperation Agreements. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and Bolivia reviewed bilateral cooperation agreements in various fields during the official visit of Bolivian Foreign Affairs Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda to Venezuela. | On Friday, February 16, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, welcomed the minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, in the headquarters of the Venezuelan Vice Presidency. | The two officials held a meeting where they reviewed the cooperation and trade agreements, especially those related to oil, gas and petrochemicals, as well as the agreements that are part of the Third Bolivia-…
(2024-02-17). Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The announcement came amid
(2024-02-17). Another act of war: Israel sabotages Iranian gas pipelines. wsws.org The Israeli attack on civilian infrastructure inside Iran is a deliberate provocation aimed at further stoking a war led by Israel and the US that is rapidly expanding throughout the Middle East.
(2024-02-17). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela se reúne con presidente de la CAF. telesurtv.net Revisaron la agenda conjunta que sostiene el país suramericano con el Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe (CAF) a nivel nacional y regional.
(2024-02-17). Realizan manifestación en Yemen en solidaridad con Palestina. telesurtv.net Durante la manifestación se portaron banderas palestinas y yemeníes y se corearon consignas como "nuestras plazas son una yihad. Estamos firmes con Gaza hasta la victoria".
(2024-02-17). Definidas sedes de Series del Caribe hasta año 2029. telesurtv.net El torneo tuvo como colofón el récord de asistencia de 36,677 aficionados en la final entre Tiburones de la Guaira de Venezuela y Tigres del Licey de República Dominicana.
(2024-02-17). Aprueban el plan social Gran Misión Viva Venezuela. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano impulsó está misión para rescatar los valores culturales en todos los espacios de la nación caribeña.
(2024-02-17). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-17). 'US, allies' academia collaborated with Iran university on drone research'. presstv.ir Report says academics from prestigious universities in the US, the UK, and Australia collaborated with a prominent Iranian university on drone research.
(2024-02-17). Yemen says targeted British oil tanker with 'direct' missile hit. presstv.ir The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country's naval units have targeted with a number of missiles a British oil tanker in the Red Sea.
(2024-02-17). Israel was behind attacks on major gas pipelines in Iran: Report. presstv.ir Israel carried out covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week, according to a report by the New York Times.
(2024-02-17). Iran unveils anti-ballistic, low-altitude defense systems. presstv.ir The Iranian Ministry of Defense has unveiled two sophisticated air defense systems entirely designed and manufactured by the country's military experts.
(2024-02-17). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-17). Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss developments in Gaza, Rafah. presstv.ir The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers urge an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers over Israel's crimes in Gaza and Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Acosta Danza Company to present "Eclectic Cuban" in Germany (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Berlin, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Acosta Danza, under the general direction of first dancer Carlos Acosta, will present the show "Eclectic Cuban" on February 17 and 18 at the Bonn Theater in Germany, the company announced today.