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In an energy crisis that many liken to the Special Period of the 1990s, which followed the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cubans are rediscovering the bicycle as an alternative form of transportation

Asian countries are most affected by the absence of natural gas from the Persian Gulf, but this could end up putting pressure on prices in Europe and impacting storage capacity for next winter

Incidents attributed to cybercriminals sponsored by Pyongyang increased by 130% in 2025. Analysts highlight their growing sophistication

Unlawful operations have expanded across more than 3,000 hectares, while authorities declare themselves powerless against a plunder that could exceed $250 million annually

The conflict in the Middle East is affecting the supply of critical materials for Asian industry, agriculture, and technology

Oil tankers bound for Asian markets and Greek and Chinese merchant ships have crossed the strategic strait in the past week, despite the danger of attacks. If the offensive does not cease, Tehran will ‘maintain pressure on the enemy’

The Strait of Hormuz, an essential waterway effectively closed by Tehran, has become the biggest obstacle for the US president to declare victory in the Middle East

Donald Trump has ordered the termination of all contracts with Anthropic due to the technology company’s insistence on imposing red lines on the use of its technology

The Kremlin is offloading its offshore oil reserves due to the Middle East crisis, but a sustained global recession would hit its economy hard

The international framework that took modest steps forward after the Cold War is collapsing under a fierce offensive from various sides

A new book by Antonio Campins reflects on the origins of humanity through noodles, spaghetti, and gyozas

During the severe crisis of the 1990s, the regime explored models for survival without ever losing power. Today, facing an even bigger threat, Cuban historians and economists are analyzing possible scenarios

The situation in the Middle East is worrying members of parliament, which they acknowledge on the sidelines of the Asian giant’s major annual political gathering in Beijing

Leading the gas market gives Trump an even greater strategic advantage than oil

At the center of the dispute is a Chinese undersea cable project that drew strong objections from the Trump administration

The Salvadoran president has accepted multimillion-dollar donations from China for flagship projects while strengthening his alliance with Washington

National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani says Tehran ‘will not negotiate with the United States’

Analysts expect crude oil prices to rise to $85 per barrel due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and above $100 if the conflict escalates

The streets of Havana are empty of traffic and tourists as the exhausted population, barely surviving day to day, awaits an outcome to Trump’s energy blockade

The political scientist, who worked in national security and diplomacy for two Democratic presidents, encourages Europeans to stand up to Trump’s authoritarianism

A global study based on the collective biocultural memory of 10 local communities in Latin America, Asia, and Africa warns of the environmental and cultural impact of the ongoing loss of biodiversity

In an interview with EL PAÍS, the politician calls on the EU to do more for Ukraine and to reassess its relationship with Cuba

The Spring Festival Gala showcased Beijing’s strategic commitment to robotics and artificial intelligence amid its heated rivalry with the United States

This is how the Year of the Fire Horse has been welcomed in different parts of the planet

The former CIA director tells EL PAÍS he hopes that Trump’s threats against Greenland ‘are just a negotiation strategy’

Ford’s CEO discussed with the president a framework for the arrival of these carmakers, which would involve the creation of joint ventures