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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV

SMGN Publishing mayo 8, 2025

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope, becoming the first pontiff from the United States. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old new pontiff appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, delivering a message of peace: “Peace be with all of you!” He

U.S. and China set for high-level talks in Switzerland amid hopes of easing trade tensions

SMGN Publishing mayo 8, 2025

HONG KONG — U.S. and Chinese officials have confirmed plans to meet in Switzerland later this week, in what observers see as a tentative sign of easing hostilities in the ongoing trade dispute between the two economic powers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are scheduled

EU Unveils Strategy to Phase Out Russian Gas and Energy Imports by 2027

SMGN Publishing mayo 7, 2025

The European Commission has released a detailed roadmap outlining the European Union’s plan to eliminate its dependence on Russian energy supplies by the end of 2027, including all imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). According to the proposal, EU member states will be required to end all

Merz Confirmed as German Chancellor After Overcoming Rare Parliamentary Setback

SMGN Publishing mayo 6, 2025

Conservative figure Friedrich Merz has officially secured his role as Germany’s new chancellor following a second-round parliamentary vote, succeeding after a historic failure on his first attempt. In an unexpected twist on Tuesday morning, Merz initially missed the required absolute majority by six votes, marking an unparalleled defeat in post-war

Latam-GPT: A Latin American AI project aiming for technological inclusion and regional representation

SMGN Publishing mayo 5, 2025

ChatGPT and DeepSeek may soon face competition from a new player—not from the United States, China, or Europe, but from Latin America. Latam-GPT, a large language model under development in Chile, is being designed with a distinct regional perspective. Developed over the past two years by the Chilean National Center

Escalating trade frictions: Indian and Bangladeshi businesses feel the strain amid diplomatic breakdown

SMGN Publishing mayo 2, 2025

Companies in both India and Bangladesh are preparing for a potential economic fallout after both nations implemented retaliatory trade restrictions, following months of sharp verbal exchanges and a noticeable diplomatic chill. The current dispute intensified last month when Bangladesh decided to block the import of cotton yarn from India through

Xi’s real challenge isn’t Trump’s tariffs

SMGN Publishing abril 30, 2025

Mentioning Donald Trump’s name in the halls of wholesale markets or trade fairs in China often provokes discreet laughter. The U.S. president and his 145% tariffs have not sparked fear among many Chinese merchants. On the contrary, they have triggered a wave of satirical content on social media, with viral

Power restored in Spain and Portugal after widespread blackout

SMGN Publishing abril 29, 2025

Electric service was almost completely restored on Tuesday in Spain and Portugal after the unusual and large-scale blackout that plunged both countries into a day of disorder and confusion.On Monday, April 28, the Iberian Peninsula experienced a severe power failure whose causes remain unknown. Although electricity has returned, the effects

A humble farewell: Pope Francis to be buried in Rome after historic funeral

SMGN Publishing abril 25, 2025

Pope Francis will be laid to rest this Saturday, as dignitaries, church leaders, and mourners from around the world gather to honor his legacy. The ceremony marks not only the passing of a spiritual leader but also a significant departure from long-standing papal traditions. Francis passed away six days ago

Pope Francis, global moral leader and first Latin American Pontiff, dies at 88

SMGN Publishing abril 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and a global moral compass for over a decade, has died at the age of 88. As the first pontiff from Latin America and the first non-European pope in over a thousand years, Francis reshaped the modern papacy with his

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