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* Aid to Jamaica continues after the devastation of hurricane Melissa
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00:00Humanitarian organizations have denounced the deteriorating conditions faced by Palestinian
00:15prisoners in Israeli custody with the situation being described as appealing and unacceptable.
00:21Jamaica is continuing to receive a steady stream of humanitarian aid in response to the devastation
00:33caused by Hurricane Melissa and India has launched a communication satellite from the
00:43Satish, the one space center in Spijiracota.
00:52Hello and welcome to From the South, I'm Alejandra Garcia from Telesur Studios in Havana, Cuba.
00:57We begin with Denise.
01:13The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, rejects false U.S. accusations about alleged
01:21looting of humanitarian aid trucks in the Gaza Strip.
01:24Hamas describes Washington's statements as a pretext to reduce aid and cover the international
01:30failure to end the siege and impose famine in Palestinian territories.
01:35The movement highlights the sacrifice of over a thousand dead and hundreds wounded among
01:40Gaza's police and security forces who under extreme conditions protected aid convoys to
01:46ensure delivery to civilians.
01:49The resistance incest that no local or international institutions reported similar incidents.
02:06Humanitarian organizations have denounced the deteriorating conditions faced by Palestinian
02:10prisoners in Israeli custody.
02:13According to the Commission on Detainees and Ex-Detainees, the health of prisoners is deplorable
02:18and they are subjected to repeated beatings and repression.
02:23They point out that the prison administration frequently transfers them without prior notice,
02:29creating tensions within the words.
02:32In this regard, humanitarian organizations demand an end to the abuses against Palestinians and
02:37that their social and legal rights be enforced in accordance with international law.
02:49And Palestinian authorities report that Israel is limiting humanitarian aid into Gaza, allowing
02:55access for only 145 trucks daily.
02:59The Gazan government media office reported that since the ceasefire began, 3,238 vehicles
03:05entered Gaza, including 639 carrying goods and 2,564 with humanitarian supplies.
03:13Only 115 trucks of fuel were allowed, just 10% of the 1,100 promised.
03:22Restrictions disrupt vital energy supply essentials for hospitals and basic services.
03:27And also medical officials warned that limited medical supplies jeopardize tens of thousands
03:32of patients.
03:33The international community is also urging to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
03:40to fulfill aid commitments and reverse the humanitarian crisis.
03:46In other information, in southern Syria on Sunday, there were reported brief combats between armed groups
03:58and military forces affiliated with the de facto government.
04:02Both groups clashed in the city of Hualga after the de facto government attempted to enter
04:07the territory.
04:08At present, the total number of casualties or injuries is unknown, and also tensions have
04:15increased in recent days due to military deployments in the west and north of the country.
04:21And also in South Korea, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, APEC, ended Saturday in Gyeongju,
04:32with a call to expand trade and cooperation in the face of challenges from artificial intelligence
04:37and demography.
04:38South Korean President Lee Jae-min-yung, host of the meeting, emphasized that to maintain
04:44the prosperity of the region, they need to expand trade and cooperate with each other.
04:49At the closing ceremony, three documents were adopted, including the Gyeongju Declaration,
04:55which reaffirms the commitment of the 21 members of the forum to open markets and sustainable investment.
05:01The second day of the forum was dominated by the debate on the disruptive effects of artificial
05:07intelligence on employment and education, as well as the role of culture and creativity
05:12as alternative economic drivers.
05:31Bolivians celebrate All Saints Day, a holiday that blends Christian traditions with Indian
05:39beliefs.
05:40Bolivians honor their deceased loved ones who they believe returned to the world after living
05:45on November 1 to share a feast in their honor.
05:49Family members set up a special table with food, drinks, and homemade bread in also memory
05:56of the deceased.
05:57And on November 2, they say goodbye to the spirits with songs and prayers.
06:02Also, the Departmental Police Command will deploy 2,000 officers to the cemeteries of
06:07La Paz and El Alto, with the aim of preventing accidents and protecting visitors during the
06:12festivities.
06:17And in Palestine, with an eye to the future, on October 31, 2025, the Gaza Strip concluded the
06:23first edition of the International Women's Film Festival, an act of cultural resistance that
06:28was borne amidst the ruins and established itself as a symbol of life and hope.
06:33The closing ceremony took place in the Albala, the heart of the enclave, and marked the end of an intense week of screenings,
06:41dialogues and tributes to Palestinian creativity.
06:44The evening began with the Palestinian National Anthem, followed by speeches by founder and president of the festival,
06:52Esaldine Shaal, the secretary-general of the Journalists' Union, Ahmed Farhawana, and the president of the General Union of Cultural Centers, Jusri Darwish.
07:03For its part, Egypt inaugurated the Great Egyptian Museum at the foot of the pyramids of Gaza this Saturday,
07:15a historic event that marks the launch of the institution, which began construction almost two decades ago and has been partially open since 2023.
07:24Egyptian President Al-Sisi stated that they are writing a new chapter in the history of the present and future of this ancient country.
07:33The opening ceremony began at 7 pm local time, with the arrival of the guests of honor at the special venue set up outside the museum,
07:42among whom were 39 heads of state, kings and princes from around the world, as well as representatives from 40 other countries.
07:50And now we have a short break coming up, but first remember you can join us on TikTok at TELASUR English,
08:00where you'll find news in different formats, news updates and more. We'll be right back, stay with us.
08:06Welcome back to From the South. In China, a thick fog covered much of the north and east of the country,
08:24causing traffic disruptions and the temporary closure of several highways in at least three provinces.
08:30The thick fog occurred Friday midnight through Saturday morning, forcing authorities to implement safety measures,
08:36such as traffic regulations, sickness and vehicle guidance at major intersections.
08:42Toll stations were supplied with emergency equipment, water, food and first aid kits to provide assistance to drivers.
08:50With sunrise visibility gradually improved and the alert was lifted by midday.
08:56And also following devastating Hurricane Melissa, El Salvador has offered support to Jamaica by sending medical and rescue teams and supplies to assist the victims.
09:14The plane carrying the aid departed from San Aguas Carro Ameri International Airport with emergency equipment needed to deal with landslides, floods and rescue in confined spaces, as well as food and medical supplies.
09:27El Salvador Fire Department chief said that the multidisciplinary contingent is made up of over 300 people trained in emergency response.
09:36And in this context, humanitarian aid continues to pour into Jamaica to counter devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
09:50Social and international organizations began distributing food and water on Saturday to hurricane victims that had not yet received any humanitarian aid.
09:59Jamaican authorities have stressed the importance of getting aid to communities affected by the storm, which caused the power lines and trees to fall.
10:09Also, the Jamaican government has expressed its condolences to the families of the 28 victims killed by Hurricane Melissa.
10:20And in other topics, in Kenya, the death toll has risen to 22 following a landslide in the west of the country.
10:28According to social organizations, the areas most affected by torrential rains and flooding remain inaccessible by road.
10:35And also rescue efforts continue amid heavy rainfall.
10:38Disaster management agencies are searching through the rubble of collapsed houses for 30 people still reported missing.
10:45And Brazil is reporting decreased deforestation after a decade fighting climate change.
10:56Climate authorities said the news not only represents a victory for the environment, but that it is also highlighting the effectiveness of renewed public policies and the role of society in those initiatives.
11:08They also said that legal deforestation in the Amazon has decreased by 22.3% compared to 2024.
11:15However, for now, climate threats persist, which require constant vigilance and a long-term commitment from all sectors of society.
11:32And India has launched a communications satellite from the Satish, the one space center in Shiharikota.
11:39India's space agency reported that the CMS-03 satellite is the heaviest jet to be launched.
11:46And also the agency informed the satellite will provide extensive coverage of the oceanic region and the entire country and is designed to provide communication services for at least 15 years.
11:58Also did you say it will improve high capacity bandwidth, connectivity and enable transparent and secure communication between ships, aircraft, submarines and other vessels.
12:10And we have a second show break coming up.
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12:52In Venezuela, the Nocturneando Festival closed its ninth edition with an attendance of over 50,000 people.
12:59More than 200 artists performed on Saturday in the municipality of Chacao in Greater Caracas.
13:05At least 12 stages were set up in the historic center of Chacao so that people could enjoy a variety of musical performances.
13:14In the premises there were health, police and civil protection officials to ensure a safe space for all of the attendees.
13:23Speaking of cultural events, over 600 youngsters and adults took part in the traditional educational gathering of the La Llora dance in the Bulls Square, La Victoria New Circus in Aragua State.
13:43At the practical seminar, Governor Johanna Sanchez highlighted the importance of traditional culture for the development of Aragua families.
13:51La Llora is a typical and traditional dance native to the municipality of José Feliz Rivas, which has become a cultural and folkloric reference inside and outside the state of Aragua.
14:04And on the baseball scene, the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League confirmed its popularity after drowning in a crowd of over 32,000 people to the first game between the Caracas and Mariana Stamps held at the monumental stadium in Caracas, a game that was like a celebration for fans, which is evidence as well of the Venezuelan people's commitment to the promotion of sporting events.
14:32And in other news, the government shutdown in the United States entered its second month on Saturday, November 1st, becoming the second largest in the country's history and is now in a socially critical phase.
14:54The shutdown has plunged 42 million residents in the country who depend on food aid into total distress as the program has run out of funding.
15:04The political crisis between Democrats and Republicans in Congress is having a devastating impact as a supplemental nutritional assistance program has announced that it is running out of funds, so its activities will have to be interrupted shortly.
15:19After the news broke out, the country awoke to long lines of people waiting to receive free food at food pantries and drive-through distribution points.
15:28And in a new episode of Hemispheric interference, US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for a possible military attack against Nigeria.
15:44On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced that he had instructed the Pentagon on a possible military intervention under the pretext of completely eliminating alleged Islamic terrorists.
15:57In his message, Trump warned that if the Nigerian government does not act quickly, the US military could enter the territory with all its artillery, describing a hypothetical operation as rapid, vicious and forceful.
16:11As an additional measure of pressure and interference, Trump threatened to immediately suspend all aid and assistance to Nigeria if the supposed attacks against Christians in the country are not stopped.
16:31Also in Africa, the government of Nigeria rejected US President Donald Trump's accusations of alleged religious persecution, describing them as inaccurate and politicized.
16:41The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected Trump's accusations while accusing the US of attempting to interfere in the country's internal affairs.
16:50Abuja's firm response comes after war threats from the White House as Donald Trump's public call for US lawmakers to investigate what he called mass murders of Christians in Nigeria by radical Islamists.
17:09The measure announced by the US President reflects his intention to reinstate Nigeria on a US list of countries of particular concern.
17:18A designation that has historically been used as a pretext to justify unilateral sanctions against sovereign nations.
17:33And now we go to the United States.
17:35The US government has confirmed that the delegation that will travel to Brazil for the climate summit beginning on November 10th will be made up of second or third year figures.
17:45A little over a week before the United Nations climate change conference COP30 to be held in early November in Brazil, the United States has announced that no high ranking officials will travel to participate in the international forum.
18:00Washington's position is in line with the policies of US President Donald Trump's second term, who is more interested in promoting the use of fossil fuels and is a strong detractor of the climate agenda.
18:13The President of Mexico and Brazil intend to promote a new trade agreement to cement a more robust access of cooperation on the continent.
18:34Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she had an important telephone conversation with her Brazilian counterpart, Luis Hernández Lula da Silva.
18:43The dialogue focused on exploring new opportunities for collaboration and the firm commitment to maintain and intensify cooperation between the two largest economies in Latin America.
18:55The President spoke about economic complementarity and opportunities for collaboration.
19:00President Sheinbaum expressed interest in Brazilian cooperation in strategic areas and also highlighted the need to increase ethanol production to meet Mexico's growing demand, an area of Brazil's expertise.
19:13And now we stay in Mexico. At least 23 people have died and another 11 were injured in an explosion at a store in Sonora.
19:30Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said the blast occurred in the center of the city of Hermosillo and that unfortunately several of the victims were minors.
19:39He also said that a comprehensive and transparent investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident and find those responsible.
19:48police have ruled out the possibility of the incident being an attack or an act of violence against civilians.
19:55And we go to Argentina. The 34th LGBTQ plus Pride March was held this Saturday, the first major demonstration since the last legislative elections.
20:10The key slogans of the day were stop lying and stigmatizing trans children and teenagers and those who support them, access to hormones and inhibitors, respect for the voices, the rights and the right to grow up with love.
20:25And violence from the state generates violence in society, enough violence, enough hate crimes.
20:31Those were the slogans. In addition, demands an anti-discrimination law and calls for an end to the criminalization of protest.
20:39This march took place nine months after the last time the LGBTQ plus movement took to the streets to protest against the stigmatizing and hateful rhetoric of President Javier Milley.
20:58And like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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21:12For Telesur English, I'm Alejandra Garcia. Thank you for watching.
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