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Stories for July 2025

  • Friday, July 18th 2025 - 10:07 UTC

    Venezuela records GDP growth above 6% in 2Q of 2025

    ”Venezuela's gross domestic product (GDP) has grown by more than 6% in the second quarter,” Maduro announced

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that his country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by over 6% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the 17th consecutive quarter of economic expansion, following a 9% increase in the first quarter of 2025. Maduro also highlighted previous growth figures of 9% in 2024, 5.5% in 2023, and a significant 15% in 2022.

  • Friday, July 18th 2025 - 09:53 UTC

    Petro's rift with Márquez deepens over possible porn actress' appointment

    Márquez used to be Petro's Equality Minister until she resigned

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro's rift with Vice President Francia Márquez became more evident Thursday during a televised cabinet meeting during which the possible appointment of former porn actress Amaranta Hank (born Alejandra Ocaña) as Minister of Equality and Equity was discussed. That position had been held by Márquez, who chose to reisgn earlier this year.

  • Friday, July 18th 2025 - 00:11 UTC

    Casino Software Giants of 2025: Best Game Developers Revealed

    Game collection is what players consider first when searching for an online casino. Although a broad content range appeals to a wider audience, the most reputable operators focus on the quality of their portfolios. Hence, they invest considerable resources in their software selection and partner with the top-tier developers to provide a safe and enjoyable gaming experience to their players. Here’s what makes the best software studios of 2025:

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 19:22 UTC

    Voting age lowered to 16 in UK

    Polls showed that over 30% of youngsters aged 16 and 17 woul wote Labour

    British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Thursday a significant “democracy shake-up” that includes lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, likely starting with the next general election in 2029. This move has been met with accusations of “breathtaking cynicism” from the opposition Conservative party, who argue it is nothing but a partisan attempt to boost Labour's electoral chances, as polls suggest 16- and 17-year-olds are more likely to vote for them.

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 19:00 UTC

    Lula vetoes increase in number of Congresspeople

    Congress may still overturn the president's objection

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vetoed a Congressional bill increasing the number of federal deputies from 513 to 531, which was published Thursday in the Diário Oficial da União (Official Gazette - DOU).

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Falklands, Government finally presents delayed 25/26 Budget approved by outgoing Legislative Assembly

    MLA Roger Spink, said: “This budget has been the subject of thorough and, at times, robust debate among Members.”

    The Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Budget for 2025/26 has today, 16th July, been approved by the Legislative Assembly, setting a considered and strategic direction to safeguard the long-term financial health of the Islands.

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    Buenos Aires to hold AMIA bombing anniversary ceremony under tight security

    Milei said he would be attending the event despite security concerns (Pic CeDoc)

    As the 31st anniversary of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) bombing looms over, Iran has strongly criticized President Javier Milei for his unwavering support of Israel. Iran's embassy in the UK issued a document condemning Argentina, alongside Canada, the Czech Republic, and Paraguay, for backing Israel's “military actions” against Iran and condemning Iran's “defensive attacks.”

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 10:10 UTC

    Cabello foresees Machado leaving Venezuela shortly

    Machado and Guaidó are one and the same, Cabello claimed

    Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned on Wednesday in his TV show that María Corina Machado, also known as La Sayo (or La Sayona), would be departing for the United States shortly, citing fears for her life, particularly given the impending deadline granted to her to avoid causing unrest and destabilization before the July 27 elections.

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 09:54 UTC

    Venezuela and Colombia discuss joint border trade zone

    A formal agreement is yet to be signed although both governments seem to be keen on the idea

    Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil met with his Colombian counterpart, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, in Bogotá to reinforce bilateral relations between the two South American countries. A key topic was promoting a Binational Economic Zone to boost cross-border trade and the economies of both nations.

  • Thursday, July 17th 2025 - 09:35 UTC

    Bogotá Summit calls for actions against Israel

    Albanese further called on all countries to “immediately review and suspend their ties with the State of Israel”

    The First Emergency Ministerial Summit of the Hague Group, held in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday and Wednesday, concluded with a strong diplomatic stance against what participating nations describe as the “genocide of the Palestinian people.”