- 7/9/2025
09/07/2025
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*U.S: 110 dead and 160 missing after devastating floods in Texas
*Panama: 35% of teachers continue National Strike
FTS 12.30
*U.S: 110 dead and 160 missing after devastating floods in Texas
*Panama: 35% of teachers continue National Strike
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00:00The 9th International Seminar of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries kicked off in Vienna, Austria on Wednesday.
00:17In the United States authorities registered over 110 people dead and more than 160 missing in 6 Central Texas Countries following devastating floods.
00:32And in Panama more than 35% of teachers remained on strike in protest against the Social Security reform law and the administrative persecution by the government.
00:44Hello, welcome from the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from the Resu Studios in Havana, Cuba. We begin with the news. Stay with us.
00:57In Austria, the 9th International Seminar of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries considered one of the most important events in the energy industry kicked off in Vienna on Wednesday.
01:22The seminar will take place from July 9th to the 10th, 2025 under the theme Charting Pathways Together, the Future of Global Energy.
01:31Among the guests are political figures from OPEC member countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Nigeria and others who will participate in the creation of cooperation as well as participants from energy producing and consuming nations.
01:44Founded in 1949, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental group created to coordinate and unify the oil policies of its member countries as well as to regulate the international crude oil market.
01:59In this context, Venezuelan Executive Vice President, Hydrocarbons Minister Delce Rodriguez took part in the 9th International Seminar of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna.
02:11Rodriguez stressed that the energy transition must be balanced and called for the end of agressions to energy exporting countries.
02:18The Venezuelan Vice President stated that the energy trilemma allows guaranteeing its future supply and its accessibility.
02:25During the event, important topics such as energy transitions, market stability, energy security, investment technology, innovation and much more will be discussed.
02:37Venezuela cannot be excluded from the world energy formula.
02:41Venezuela cannot be excluded from the world energy formula.
02:45Year 2015, 2016, 2017, economic blockade against the hydrocarbons industry in Venezuela.
02:53Have you noticed.
02:55With the geopolitical situation in the world today.
02:58The world is at war, it is at war.
03:01Where the main energy producers are involved, where the main energy consumers are targeted.
03:06Where Zionist expansionism threatens an important oil and gas producing region.
03:11Where three countries that are sitting here, Libya, Iraq, Venezuela, have been in the spotlight.
03:1826% of the world's oil production today, is under unilateral coercive measures.
03:2446% of the world's oil reserves are under unilateral coercive measures.
03:33And precisely in the framework of the 9th OPEC International Seminar, the Venezuelan Vice President met with the Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz Bin Salman al-Soud.
03:43In the gathering, the top officials discussed cooperation within OPEC and OPEC Plus and highlighted the cohesion of unity of the organization.
03:52In addition, Rodriguez and Al-Soud assessed the progress in the sanctioning of the OPEC Plus agreements in the interest of international energy balance.
04:06And in Malaysia, the foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held Wednesday their plenary meeting in Kuala Lumpur, where they addressed economic issues.
04:16During the session, the heads of Asian diplomacy addressed the high tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, which largely affect the region and the economies of Indonesia and Thailand in particular.
04:27In this regard, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that there is an urgent need to increase trade among Asian members in order to combat the protectionism that threatens the region's export economy.
04:40Ibrahim also noted that Asian must chart its own course and rejected a divided world where external influence makes decisions about the region.
04:49And in this context, the foreign minister of Malaysia, Muhammad Hassan, made a call to achieve peace in Myanmar, arguing that the conflict threatens the region's security.
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06:01Welcome back.
06:07Israeli occupation forces have claimed over 100 Palestinian lives in the Gaza Strip in the last hours as a result of their recurring onslaughts.
06:15Health briefings detail that the advance of the Sionist troops had caused more than 500 injured and many victims were still trapped in the rubble.
06:22Likewise, health authorities warned that several people had been killed in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Aid Distribution Centers controlled by Israel and the United States.
06:31Since October 7, 2023, the ongoing Israeli genocide has pushed up the Palestinian death row to near 57,700 people, namely women and children.
06:41The Israeli regime has committed new war crimes by attacking camps of displaced Palestinians since Wednesday morning.
06:52At least 17 people have been killed and dozens more have been wounded in the Gaza Strip.
06:57According to the Wafan News Agency, 11 civilians were killed and several others were wounded when Israeli forces shelled a house in the Al Shadi for a few camps, which is located west of Gaza City.
07:08Another home bombing in the Al Bala claimed the life of a man and his son.
07:12Additionally, two people were killed and several were injured in an attack on a tent sheltering displaced families in Han Junis.
07:19Health authorities report that at least 37,700 people have been killed and more than 136,000 have been wounded in Gaza as a result of Israel's Genocide campaign launched in October 2023.
07:31And thousands of people gathered in the center of Paris to form a large red human line, symbolizing their condemnation of the genocide currently being endured by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
07:46On Tuesday, a large group of demonstrators wearing red clothing gathered at La Place de la République to symbolically recall that all red lines have been crossed in Gaza.
07:55The demonstration was organized by several humanitarian organizations and NGOs.
08:00The demonstration aimed to raise awareness about the genocide perpetrated by Israel in the Palestinian enclave.
08:11And René Pérez Joglar, known by his stage name Residente, announced the cancellation of his two performances in Spain.
08:18One was scheduled for Moriña Fest 2025 and the other for FIV 2025.
08:23Both events are associated with pro-Israeli investment fund KKR.
08:30I was scheduled to perform at two festivals in Spain, the FIV, and the Moriña Festival.
08:36Both festivals are linked to a US investment fund called KKR.
08:40What does this fund do?
08:41It invests in and financially supports Israeli companies involved in military technology, surveillance systems, and espionage.
08:55The fund also finances real estate projects in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
09:05This indirectly contributes to genocide and the systematic violation of human rights against the Palestinian people.
09:12The Secretary General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qasem, acknowledged that Israel's war against Lebanon was due to electronic surveillance, not human infiltration.
09:25Qasem revealed details related to the security breach that affected the body by booby trap pagers describing it as a heavy blow.
09:32Also, he added that explosives used inside the devices were of a special type and that was not detected by the usual mechanisms.
09:40It was later revealed that the Israeli occupation was conducting a nearly exhaustive interception collecting precise data for 17 years using drones and advanced technology.
09:55And Gemini Media published exclusive images from the moment of the Magic Sea's ship sinking in the Red Sea after the owner company violated the orders issued by the Asian country.
10:05The operation occurred after the directive issued by the Gemini Armed Forces, which prohibits the entry of ships to ports in occupied Palestine, was violated and it involved two unmanned vessels, five ballistic and cruise missiles and three drones.
10:18The attack is an order of German strategies against the genocide in Gaza with the aim of stopping the Israeli aggression and lifting the blockade imposed by the Zionist forces.
10:28This marks the first incident of its kind since the main ceasefire between the Gemini's and the U.S.-led coalition in the region.
10:39The head of the Foundation of the Martyrs and Veterans Affairs of Iran, Zahid Ohadi, reported that the Israeli attacks against the people of the Persian nation, which took place between June 13th and the 24th, left a total of 1,060 people dead.
10:54Ohadi noted that the figure could rise further due to serious injuries and identified bodies.
11:00The attacks began on June 13th when Israel launched a series of offensive against Iranian nuclear and military sites.
11:06According to the authorities of the Islamic Republic, these actions resulted in the death of key military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians, as well as causing a significant number of injuries.
11:21An Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakshi and his Saudi counterpart, Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, held an important meeting to discuss bilateral relations and key regional developments.
11:32During the meeting in JEDA and Saudi Arabia, Arakshi emphasized Iran's commitment to strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia in all areas of mutual interest.
11:39He reiterated that Israel is the main source of instability in the region.
11:43In turn, the Saudi Foreign Minister stated that Saudi Arabia is dedicated to preventing further escalation in the region and is prepared to provide any necessary assistance.
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12:45In the United States, authorities raised over 110 people dead and more than 160 missing
12:50in six central Texas counties following devastating floods.
12:53Most of the victims occurred in Kirk County, where at least 84 people died, including 30 children.
12:58Coroner Greg Abbott said that about a dozen people are missing in other regions of the states.
13:04Counties affected by the floods include Travis, Kendall, Burnett, Williamson and Tom Green County.
13:10Roads and low water crossing in central Texas remain closed.
13:14Meanwhile, hundreds of volunteers and more than 20 state agencies are participating in rescue efforts.
13:27And Guatemalan authorities report two deaths and material damage after two earthquakes of magnitude 5.2 and 5.7,
13:33an epicenter in the south of the country.
13:36On Tuesday, authorities reported the death of two men, aged 53 and 20,
13:40who were traveling in a vehicle that was crushed by a giant rock resulting from a landslide.
13:45The Volunteer Fire Department reported that the accident occurred on a highway
13:48connecting the departments of Esquintla and Zacatepeques, in the southwestern part of the country.
13:54In response, President Bernardo Arevalo ordered public schools to suspend classes on Wednesday
13:59and encourage those who come to work from home.
14:03And Greece's iconic Acropolis has been closed temporarily amid the second major heatwave of 2025,
14:12with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in many places across the country on Tuesday.
14:17The Ministry of Culture informed that the emblematic archaeological site would remain closed to the public
14:23between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time in order to protect both visitors and workers from the impact of excessive heat.
14:29In island regions and central areas of the country where thermometers have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius,
14:35mandatory breaks for those working outdoors will be maintained.
14:38The measures came into force on Monday and provided for fines of up to 2,000 euros per worker in case of non-compliance.
14:51And a recent study suggests that human-caused climate change is responsible for the death of approximately 1,500 people
14:57during the recent heatwave in Europe.
14:59From June 23rd to July 2nd, scientists at Imperial College and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
15:05used peer-reviewed techniques to estimate that approximately 2,300 people in 12 cities
15:11likely died from heat during periods of high temperatures.
15:15They claimed that 1,500 of those deaths were due to climate change alone.
15:20The researchers found that greenhouse gases cause an additional 2 to 4 degrees Celsius of heat
15:25on top of what would be a more natural heatwave.
15:28Chinese authorities have reported damages in northwestern and southern regions of the country due to heavy rains.
15:38Precisely, in the northwestern Chinese province of Shanxi, more than 1,545 residents were reportedly evacuated
15:46due to flooding that submerged streets and infrastructure in several urban neighborhoods.
15:50Meanwhile, in the southern province of Guizu, flash floods swept through Sisu County, while further south,
15:57the metropolitan of Chongqing also experienced heavy rainfall.
16:00In this context, rescue teams continue to search for at least five missing individuals
16:04and have issued warnings due to the persistence of geological hazards, including landslides.
16:08The orange rains are forecasted to continue in some areas in the coming days.
16:13In Panama, more than 35% of teachers remain on strike in protests against the Social Security Reform Law
16:24and the administrative persecution by the government.
16:26Leaders in the education sector reported that 51,000 teachers nationwide joined the protests that began in April.
16:33However, after 11 weeks, at least 18,000 are still on strike to put pressure on the executive branch.
16:39The Panamanian Teachers Union, the action has led to the closure of schools in several provinces of the country,
16:46while teachers continue pushing for the repeal of the law that reforms the Social Security.
16:56Prosecutors in Colombia seized assets, but going into the Anglo-French oil company Perenco in Bogota.
17:02The company is accused of financing a parliamentary group between 1997 and 2005.
17:07According to authorities, there is evidence suggesting that the foreign company financed paramilitary groups,
17:12particularly the now defunct United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia's Centauros bloc, for years.
17:18This alleged relationship lasted about eight years, during which the oil company increased its presence and assets in the region.
17:25These assets, valued at over $10 million, were transferred to the Fund for the Reparation of Victims,
17:30which would use them to compensate civilians affected by paramilitary actions.
17:41In Argentina, the government of Javier Millet continues with the dismantling of the country.
17:4521 public agencies of different areas were dissolved, transformed and merged.
17:49Search resolution affects sectors related to health, transportation, agro-industry, industry and road safety.
17:56The measure states that these agencies will be reassigned to the relevant ministries,
18:00and secretarial staff will retain their positions until further notice.
18:04Elimination was justified by overarching functions and lack of tangible results, like at the National Institute of Tropical Medicine.
18:12The director of the National Institute of Cultural Technology, Ariel Pereda,
18:15questioned the decreation that modernization cannot be synonymous with eliminating.
18:19And Chileans commemorated on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of the passing of Luisa Toledo,
18:29considered the mother of Chilean people.
18:32In a commemorative act held in her honor, and headed by her husband and camarader, Manuel Vergara,
18:38several gathered in the General Cemetery of Santiago de Chile last Sunday, where her remains lie.
18:42On March 29, 1985, during the military dictatorship, two of Toledo's sons, Rafael and Eduardo Vergara Toledo,
18:50were killed by the Carabineros in Villafrancia for their activism in the fight against Pinochet.
18:55To honor their memory, the date of their assassination is known as the Young Combatant Day,
19:00and Luisa Toledo, who never stopped seeking justice for her sons, became the maternal image of the conscious young people in Chile.
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