U.S. in 2025: 24% of global GDP, 750 military bases, and leadership in technology and culture sustain its global influence

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said, “We are the indispensable nation,” referring to the USA. The late journalist Carlos Alberto Montaner commissioned me to write a book with this title. His idea was that a book was needed...

Entering and Breaking: Searching for Lost and Found Children

I had just walked through my office door and sat down at my desk, hours later than I’d hoped, and was clearing away the weekend’s accumulation of hassling emails, when the phone rang, breaking my concentration. It was Karina, in a tizzy; the boys...

Awards Wrap: Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards jury revealed, Publicis Groupe wins Loeries Regional Agency of the Year, Good Hope FM Warrior Woman joins forces with WomenIN

The Media Online’s weekly column delivering news of award wins, entries, competitions, dates to note and winners in the media. Twyg announces new jury for the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards Idelle Taye Twyg, the Cape Town–based non-profit media...

Uruguay on the Path to Express Euthanasia

Drawing on elements dear to progressives, the "Muerte Digna" (Dignified Death) bill aims to legalize and regulate active euthanasia and assisted suicide under conditions presented as strict, but which are known to always be red herrings in such...

L’Uruguay sur la voie de l’euthanasie expresse

Jusqu’ici, on croyait que c’était au Far West que se trouvaient les tireurs les plus rapides du monde répondant aux noms légendaires de Billy The Kid ou Calamity Jane. Mais ces derniers sont peut-être en passe d’être doublés par les parlementaires...

Uruguayan goalkeeper fought injuries during journey to US

Junior Franco Barba has found his home at Eastern as the backbone of the men’s soccer team: the goalkeeper. Barba grew up in a small city in Uruguay. When he was 12 years old, he got a call from Peñarol, the largest professional team in Uruguay....

Celebrities: Death in September 2025

Dhimitër Anagnosti, 89, Albanian film director (The Return of the Dead Army, Përralle Nga e Kaluara) and politician, minister of culture (1992–1994) and MP (1991–1996). Jimmy Bone, 75, Scottish football player (Partick Thistle, St Mirren) and...

Uruguay’s Thousands-Strong March Demands Justice for Palestinians in Gaza Amid Genocide C...

On October 9, 2025, thousands of Uruguayans took to the streets in a historic protest calling for justice for Palestinians suffering in Gaza amid ongoing violence. This large-scale demonstration, spanning all 19 departments of Uruguay with its...

Women’s Golf Ready for Final Tournament of Fall Season

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University women's golf team is prepared to play its fifth and final tournament of the fall season on Saturday and Sunday over on the west side of the state. The Warriors will be playing in the Davenport Panther...

Business United Press International Chile, Brazil lead AI development in Latin America, report says

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Chile topped the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index 2025 for the second consecutive year with 70.5 points, followed by Brazil with 67.3 and Uruguay with 62.3 in a ranking that evaluates AI development in 19 countries...

Chile, Brazil lead AI development in Latin America, report says

Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Chile topped the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index 2025 for the second consecutive year with 70.5 points, followed by Brazil with 67.3 and Uruguay with 62.3 in a ranking that evaluates AI development in 19 countries...

General : Malaysia Has Become A Preferred Destination For International Football Action - MOTAC

MELAKA, Oct 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia has strengthened its position as a major destination for hosting international sporting events in the region through the world-class international football match, "Stars of Uruguay 2025 - Global Football...

Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Alejandro Zendejas could miss U.S. friendly against Ecuador

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Alejandro Zendejas all could miss the United States' friendly against Ecuador on Friday. “We have some issues in some players like Christian that didn't train today and Antonee Robinson...

‘When was 42 percent ever a majority?’ — Peters defends decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood

Summarised by Centrist Foreign Minister Winston Peters has defended New Zealand’s decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, saying the move reflects principle and realism rather than pressure from activists or other Western governments....

Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Alejandro Zendejas could miss US friendly against Ecuador

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Alejandro Zendejas all could miss the United States’ friendly against Ecuador on Friday. “We have some issues in some players like Christian that didn’t train today and Antonee Robinson...

Uruguayan President Orsi holds talks with Michelle Bachelet

Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:30 UTC Bachelet is in Montevideo to participate in a forum on women in politics Former two-time Chilean President Michelle Bachelet met on Wednesday in Montevideo with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi as part of her...

'Kiss of the Spider Woman' calls on LGBTQ+ people to 'fight with every fiber of our beings'

Producer Tom Kirdahy knows how lucky he is to have married one of the greatest contemporary playwrights to have graced the American theater, Terrence McNally, who passed away in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He gets to pull from...

Wayne State women's golf prepares for fall season finale at Davenport Panther Invitational

The Wayne State University women's golf team is set to compete in its final tournament of the fall season this weekend. The Warriors will participate in the Davenport Panther Invitational, which takes place at Stonehedge North Golf Course in...

Highlights and Goal Uruguay vs Dominican Republic (1-0) in Friendly Match 2025

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of Match With a solitary goal from LAQUINTANA, Uruguay defeated the Dominican Republic 1-0 in a friendly held in Malaysia. Coach Bielsa will have to review many aspects of his performance, as his team did not live up to expectations....

Melania Trump Announces Reunification Efforts for Abducted Ukrainian Children Amid Ongoin...

Credit: The Washington Post The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has left a painful legacy, among which the abduction and forced displacement of thousands of Ukrainian children stand as particularly heart-wrenching. On October 10, 2025, First...