- 6/8/2024
*Israeli regime killed 70 Palestinians in last 24 hours
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00:00 Please citizens go to the polls to elect your 76th representatives to the European Parliament.
00:05 Hello, welcome to From the South. I'm Luis Alberto Matos from Televisual Studios in Havana, Cuba.
00:17 We begin with the news. The Argentinian University Educators Union calls for a new 48-hour national strike
00:23 caused by the lack of response by the Javier Mele's government about the false salaries in the education area.
00:30 The Federation of University Educators explained that the strike will begin this Tuesday and will end on Wednesday, June 12,
00:36 with a march to the National Congress. It's suspected that the teachers' unions will demand the senators to vote
00:43 against the law of basis, a project that will be debated in Congress. Teachers denounced that the policies implemented
00:49 by Javier Mele's administration have had a negative impact, causing up to 60% loss of purchasing power for educators.
00:56 The Brazilian government announced that it imported more than 260,000 tons of rice to supply the domestic demand
01:07 due to the impact of the storms in Rio Grande do Sul. The government's plan was opposed by Rio Grande do Sul's growers,
01:13 who supply about 70% of Brazil's production, and by the National Agricultural Office.
01:18 The administration emphasized the purchase will influence traders to bring prices down by selling at lower prices
01:24 to the population they imported the amount. According to the government, the rice is expected to be sold to the population
01:31 within 45 to 60 days. The government also informed that Mercosur member countries are a priority for the purchase of the grain.
01:43 Also on Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed important energy agreements with Turquia.
01:48 The joint endeavors will be led by the working class that achieved the recovery of the state-owned petrochemical company.
01:53 The move comes amid the far-right's privatization attempts. President Maduro signed these cooperation agreements
01:59 that consolidate the alliance between Caracas and Ankara to strengthen the development of the natural gas value chain,
02:05 in addition to agreements for the commercialization of minerals, with emphasis on the respect for nature.
02:11 Another of the agreements signed foresees the construction of a plant for the production of ammonia.
02:16 We are signing these documents for the construction of a large petrochemical plant for the production of ammonia.
02:29 We have fully recovered Pequiven. It is a public company, a socialist company in the hands of the working class.
02:36 And Pequiven, with the power they have, makes a first world strategic alliance to build with state-of-the-art technology a new plant.
02:44 The government of China strengthens relations with Latin America through meetings with senior officials from Brazil, Venezuela and Cuba.
02:54 During the meeting with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Aguin,
03:01 Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of Brazil on the international stage
03:06 and reaffirmed his friendship with the South American giant.
03:10 China and Brazil are good like-minded friends, good partners sharing good moments and bad moments,
03:19 and good brothers moving forward hand in hand.
03:22 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.
03:27 Throughout these 50 years, the two sides have carried out exchanges and cooperation
03:32 and deepened their friendship with the aim of building a community with a shared future.
03:36 In this regard, the Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Aguin,
03:42 indicated that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has committed himself to making sustainable development a reality in Brazil,
03:50 following the example of the Chinese government.
03:54 In this context, China's top political advisor, Guan Yin,
03:58 received the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil as part of the new historic period between the two nations.
04:05 The Venezuelan diplomat said that the Latin American country fully supports the global initiatives proposed by the Chinese President Xi Jinping.
04:23 Meanwhile, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno RodrĂguez met with Political Bureau Standing Committee member Li Xi
04:30 in an effort to consolidate bilateral inter-party ties.
04:34 China continues to support Cuba in the search for a socialist path
04:42 that suits its national conditions and defends its sovereignty.
04:49 The Chinese government seeks to enhance strategic interests with Latin American countries
04:54 as part of a strategy to confront Western threats to destabilize the global economy.
05:00 Now let's take a look at the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil's visit to China.
05:11 The Venezuelan top diplomat arrived in Beijing on Tuesday,
05:14 and since then he and his delegation have had an intense agenda which focuses on following up the implementation of President Nicolas Maduro's commitment to consolidate strategic alliance with the Asian nation.
05:25 Included in Gil's busy agenda was the inauguration of the SimĂłn BolĂvar Square, located near the Venezuelan Embassy in Beijing.
05:32 The Venezuelan Foreign Minister also spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Guan Yin,
05:35 and attended the reception held to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Venezuela.
05:42 Also in attendance was the Vice President of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, Wei Wa.
05:48 The Venezuelan top official also met with the President of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Conference, Wang Huning,
05:54 the meeting which Gil described as fruitful, focused on the solid political and diplomatic alliance between the two countries.
06:00 Also in Gil's agenda was his meeting with the Director of the Chinese National Space Administration, Zhang Kejian,
06:06 to continue the implementation of the Space Collaboration Agreement signed in 2023, which included the training of Venezuelan astronauts in China and future missions to the moon.
06:16 Finally, the Venezuelan diplomat held talks with the Vice President of the National People's Assembly of China, Wei Wa,
06:22 to discuss issues of mutual interest and explore ways to strengthen integration.
06:33 And also as part of his agenda in the People's Republic of China,
06:36 Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil participated in a meeting at the Institute of International Studies of China on Thursday
06:43 aimed at strengthening the education system.
06:45 Accompanied by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania, Tatiana Pu,
06:51 the Venezuelan Foreign Minister said the meeting focused on the relevance of student exchange and scholarships
06:55 in the creation of a future of integration and multi-parity.
06:58 The visit of the Venezuelan delegation takes place in the context of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries
07:06 and has as its main objective the consolidation of the strategic alliance with the Asian nation.
07:11 In the context of relations between China and Latin America, Cuba received three photovoltaic parks provided by China to strengthen its energy matrix.
07:25 The installations provided by the Chinese Agency for International Cooperation and Development represent a significant investment
07:31 since the three parks generate 8 MW of energy and are synchronized to the national electric system.
07:36 The landmark marks the beginning of an investment offensive aimed at adding 1,000 MW to Cuba's energy matrix
07:42 in addition to reducing fuel consumption in electricity generation.
07:46 Let's now take a short break but remember you can join us on TikTok, @Esolinglish,
07:54 where you'll find news in different formats, news updates and much more.
07:58 Other stories, coming up, stay with us.
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08:29 Welcome back.
08:30 In Palestine at least 70 civilians were killed and more than 100 wounded,
08:35 I mean 5 massacres carried out by the Israeli Occupation Forces during the last 24 hours.
08:40 Health authorities confirmed that the number of people killed since October 7 exceeds 36,801
08:46 while the number of wounded is recorded at more than 83,000 people.
08:50 This added to the blockade of Tel Aviv that prevents rescue teams to attend to the victims
08:54 and to recover the bodies trapped under rubble.
08:58 [Police sirens]
09:01 Israel killed more than 80 Palestinian civilians during a bombardment of the Nusayrat camp.
09:07 The health ministry reported that most of the victims were children and women
09:13 while dozens were injured in the midst of the Israeli airstrike, land and sea onslaught on the camp.
09:19 The Tel Aviv attacks targeted al-Maghazi and Buraj camps and hit the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa hospital
09:26 which is the only operational health center in the region.
09:29 The Al-Aqsa hospital is on the verge of collapse due to shortages of medicines, medical supplies and fuel.
09:39 The main power generator has failed.
09:41 Medical authorities say ambulances and the emergency section are insufficient to respond to calls for help.
09:47 Still there is one generator running which is allowing to preserve the lives of a large number of patients.
09:53 [Police sirens]
09:57 The Palestinian health ministry reports nearly 25,000 sick and wounded Palestinians
10:03 waiting for medical treatment after the closure of the border with Rafa.
10:07 Many of the patients could save their lives if they manage to leave the enclave to be treated abroad.
10:11 Detailed that more than 11,000 wounded, 10,000 patients with cancer
10:16 and another 2,000 with several pathologies are unable to access the necessary care
10:20 because of the incursion of the Israeli occupation army into the city of Rafa last May.
10:25 The Russian armed forces shot down 28 Ukrainian drones flying over the southwest of the country.
10:44 The Russian defense ministry said that the unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted
10:47 over different parts of the provinces of Belgorod and Crimea.
10:51 The Russian agency described Kiev's military attacks as "serious"
10:54 because they are aimed at destroying residential areas.
10:57 Since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine,
11:00 the municipalities of Belgorod and Plos have been the most affected by the Ukrainian attacks.
11:04 During his visit to France, U.S. President Joe Biden announced the provision
11:13 of $225 million in military assistance to Ukraine.
11:17 At a meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky,
11:20 the U.S. President restated his support for Kiev.
11:23 This as part of the Western offensive against the consolidation of Russia's leadership in the world.
11:27 Let us remember that Moscow denounced the supply of arms and equipment by the Atlantic Alliance,
11:31 whose aim is the invasion of its territories.
11:34 We have a fun short break coming up, but before we invite you to join our WhatsApp community
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11:48 We've got some news coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean as well as the rest of the world.
11:52 Stay connected and informed with Telesur.
11:54 Fun short break, don't go away.
12:11 Italy citizens participate in elections to choose their 76 representatives out of the 720
12:17 that make up the European Parliament.
12:19 The ballot boxes in Italy for the European Parliamentary elections open their first day,
12:24 this Saturday, June 8th.
12:26 The second day is scheduled to take place on Sunday, after which the results will be announced.
12:30 Experts estimate that these elections will be marked by abstentionism
12:34 and the growth of the influence of the extreme right-wing parties in the European Parliament.
12:40 At least 40 people were killed in Sudan following an attack by a parliamentary group.
12:45 The Karadi Resistance Committee denounced that the aggression was carried out by the quick-rapid support forces
12:50 and left more than 50 wounded.
12:52 The committee added that most of the victims were transferred to the university hospital Al-Naw.
12:57 Previously, in a similar event, in the center of the country, an irregular group killed 104 people.
13:03 Among them, children.
13:09 One person died and more than 30 trapped in a mine collapsed in Nigeria caused by rainfall.
13:14 The emergency services carried out several search and rescue operations with excavators to save the workers.
13:20 For this reason, they planned to widen the deep shaft in order to facilitate the location of the miners.
13:25 This despite the fact that the mine is located in a remote area,
13:28 they planned to widen the deep shaft in order to facilitate the location of the miners.
13:33 This despite the instability of the terrain and the insecurity due to the actions of criminal gangs operating in the area.
13:39 The gold mine is located in town of Kwaalgokogo and is owned by the company African Minerals and Logistics.
13:45 In the United Kingdom, Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to keep the video assistance referring technology known as VAR,
14:08 but with some changes for next season.
14:11 The vote, which was 19-1 in favor of retaining the technology, was taken at the initiative of Wolverhampton Wanderers,
14:19 who have criticized video assistant referees known as VAR for making mistakes,
14:24 taking away from the excitement of the game, lengthening matches and causing interruptions.
14:29 However, the Premier League has confirmed that improvements will be made to ensure that VAR is used correctly in the competition,
14:39 including maintaining a high standard of intervention, leading to greater consistency and fewer interruptions to the flow of the game.
14:46 France Football Magazine announced that Men's and Women's 2024 Ballon d'Or Award,
14:58 also known as the Ballon d'Or, will be handed over on the banks of the Seine River on October 28.
15:04 Indio Zagara organizers also added that the Copa Trophy for the best player on the 21,
15:09 the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, and the best coaches for men and women will also be awarded on that day.
15:16 In Ivory Coast, the development of renewable energy sources is one of the main tasks of the Ministry of Energy.
15:26 In this sense, the African nation is promoting the use of solar power plants to contribute to the development of the energy mix.
15:32 Let's find out about the first solar plant connected to the national grid.
15:36 Inaugurated in June 2023, Ivory Coast's first solar power plant is located in the city of Boundi Ali, in the north of the country,
15:46 and is the first to be connected to the national grid as part of the West African country's commitment to clean energy without fossil fuels,
15:54 with the aim of improving electricity supply to more than 430,000 households, according to the Ministry of Energy.
16:02 On the other hand, in Boundi Ali, the northern part of the country, irradiance is very high.
16:08 Irradiance is the quantity of light that the sky sends, that the forgiving sun sends to the earth.
16:14 So we have a lot more of this quantity of light in the northern part of the country.
16:19 So the most appropriate place to build solar photovoltaic power plants is really in the northern part of the country.
16:26 Unlike the more humid and cloudy south, the northern climate is warm and dry for much of the year, which makes it very suitable for solar energy.
16:33 If we have several solar photovoltaic power stations, what will that do?
16:39 Relieve the transit of energy that passes through these lines from the south to the north of the country.
16:45 So that's the importance of having.
16:47 And it contributes to the energy mix.
16:50 We're going to use water, gas, but also the sun. We're going to make sure that wherever we invest, we have the maximum amount of electricity.
16:59 In this region of some 92,000 inhabitants, some 350 people have been hired since the plant's construction began.
17:07 Most were hired on a short-term basis to install solar panels or perform maintenance tasks.
17:12 I like working here at the plant because I get paid well.
17:16 I can feed my family and look after people at home.
17:19 Well, I'd prefer the job to last a bit longer, but if it does, I'll really enjoy it.
17:24 Ivory Coast already exports about 10 percent of its electricity to neighboring countries
17:31 and aims to generate almost half of its power from renewable sources by 2030 in a continent that although has doubled its capacity to produce clean energy, still account for only 2 percent of global capacity.
17:45 We are from the end of this news brief. You can find these and many other stories on our website at Tresor English.net.
17:50 So join us on social media, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and TikTok.
17:55 For Tresor English, I'm Luis Alberto Matos. Thank you for watching.
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