12/06/2025
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*65 casualties in Air India passenger plane crash.
*Venezuela approves establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).
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*65 casualties in Air India passenger plane crash.
*Venezuela approves establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).
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00:00hello and welcome to from the south we open this newscast with some breaking information and as we
00:13go to images of Tehran that is actually experiencing explosions at the moment we
00:20are seeing images this is some breaking news as Iran reports explosions in the capital Tehran
00:27different news outlets have reported the attacks we are opening this newscast in from the south with
00:36this breaking information let's recall Al-Mayadeen news outlet is publishing this breaking information
00:46reporting Israeli attacks in Iran that is one of the first pieces of information that we have on
00:55the subject as we reiterate we are looking at images from Tehran in Iran as we see explosions and
01:06tyrants blaring also the smoke plums over the headlines of the city those images of the Iranian
01:19capital also Israeli media are reporting that the Israeli air force is attacking Iran and Israel the
01:28state of Israel has declared a state of emergency this means that all activities must be halted
01:35immediately and only essential businesses will continue to operate so we have information from
01:43different news outlets that are reporting these explosions in Tehran as some breaking information
01:52breaking news on the ongoing situation in the Middle East this could be indicating on a new stage of the
02:02constant aggressions that the Israeli state have been perpetrating in the region and in this case with a new
02:10escalation of violence towards Iran those are the images that is the breaking news we repeat we have
02:17reports of explosions sirens we see plums of smoke over the capital city of Iran over Tehran and also we have
02:29reports from Israeli media stating that Israel has declared a state of emergency that is the information
02:37information that we have so far and we will continue providing this information and also more news on this
02:46topic as the information develops
02:48also in this context the UN General Assembly approved on Thursday with an overwhelming majority
03:06a resolution demanding an immediate unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as the
03:12immediate release of all hostages with the entry of unrestricted humanitarian aid and Israeli
03:18accountability with 149 votes in favor 12 votes against and 19 abstentions the resolution expresses
03:27global concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza the member states that supported the resolution
03:33demanded Israel to put an immediate end to the siege and open all border crossings and also demanded the
03:41parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law likewise the international body
03:48emphasized that humanitarian trucks need safer and more reliable transit routes due to the insecurity in Gaza
03:56because of the constant Israeli siege
03:58Egypt's government deported more than 170 activists of the global march to Gaza after Israel urged to prevent the arrival of the solidarity caravan at the border with Gaza
04:18the border with Gaza Israeli defense minister Israel cuts order the occupation army to block the movements of activists from Egypt to Gaza demanding the Egyptian authorities to arrest the protesters also activists police men and officials of the airport of Cairo denounced that their human rights were violated holding them for more than six hours in the control zone and even beating women and men in view of the situation solidarity organizations have been
04:48issued a call to demonstrate on June 15 at Egyptian embassies around the world to denounce the government's complicity with the Israeli regime
04:55and both the Iranian foreign ministry and the Iranian atomic energy organization have condemned the anti-Iranian resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors in a state of the
05:18In a statement the Iranian foreign ministry described the Iranian foreign ministry described the resolution as the board's new instrumental use for political objectives lacking technical and legal grounds
05:28The statement further emphasized that none of the agency's reports refer to Iran's non-compliance with its obligations nor to any deviations in nuclear material or activities
05:41Iranian President Massoud Peskian confirmed that they would not vow to foreign injustices
05:48We will continue down our own path we will have enrichment we will build the country with these young people and it is not as though if they destroy our facilities with bombs everything is gone all these capabilities are in our minds and therefore whatever they do we will rebuild
06:06I don't know how we should cooperate with the outside world to make them stop evil acts and let the people live independently in this country
06:13In South Sudan, Upper Nile State is at risk of famine in two of its counties
06:25Political observers pointed out that the violence is preventing the arrival of humanitarian aid deeply affecting the counties of Nasir and Ulang putting them at risk of famine while 11 other regions are in an emergency situation due to clashes between the army and local militias
06:41They also emphasize that 57% of the country's population suffers from serious food needs
06:48The world food program for its part lamented the devastating impact of the conflict assuring that it not only destroys homes and livelihoods but also breaks up communities hinders access to markets and causes prices of basic goods to skyrocket
07:04And in the Democratic Republic of the Congo more than 15,000 people are reported to be without drinking water due to fighting between rebels and militias in the province of North Kibu
07:19According to local media residents of localities such as
07:24Beleusa, Catrisa and Quilambo have not received clean water supplies for several days because of the collection system and distribution networks that were destroyed
07:34In the fighting between the M23 movement and the Wasalendo militia
07:39In this context, many families are resorting to untreated water sources which can increase the risk of getting infected with several viruses including cholera
07:49Now we have a short break coming up but first remember you can join us on TikTok at Tell Us for English where you will find news in different formats, news updates and much more
08:02We'll be right back, stay with us
08:04Welcome back to From the South, we continue with more information
08:17An Air India flight bound for London crashed into a medical college hostel just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday killing at least 265 people
08:29According to police sources of the 242 people on board, all but one were killed
08:36The total death toll includes victims on the ground including three medical students
08:41Police have also released a list of 25 individuals who were injured on the ground at the crash site
08:48The survivor aboard the plane has been identified as 40-year-old Bishwash Kumar Ramesh
08:55A British national who is believed to have jumped off the plane before it made contact with the building
09:01Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash
09:05Rescue operations are still underway
09:08I feel bad that more than 200 people have died, it will be hard to sleep for the next few days at least
09:22But at the time of the accident, we had only one aim to save lives no matter what happens
09:29There were many volunteers here, some people came with bulldozers to offer help
09:39I feel very sad, I have never felt this sad ever in my life
09:45The atmosphere and position of this place, it makes me feel pained
09:51I pray to God that such a tragedy should never happen again
09:58And as international reactions to the crash pour in
10:01Cuban President Miguel DĂaz Canel took to his Telegram channel
10:04To address the tragedy expressing the Cuban people's full support and solidarity
10:09With the government and the people of India
10:12Following the tragic plane crash in the city of Ahmedabad
10:16Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims
10:29Also for his part, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Hill sent a solidarity message to India
10:34In the aftermath of the sinister Hill shared
10:37On behalf of President Nicolás Maduro
10:39We extend our deepest condolences to the brotherly people of India
10:44And their government for the tragic plane crash that occurred on June 12th
10:49Which has plunged the entire nation into mourning
10:52The bonds of brotherhood between Venezuela and India call on us to unite in mourning
10:58To pray for those who have departed
11:00And to wish for the speedy recovery of the injured
11:04And the Nicaraguan government also expressed its solidarity with India following the plane crash
11:14In this regard, the official statement read
11:16We were shocked to learn of the tragedy that took the lives of people
11:21Of over 200 people travelling from India to London
11:25We convey our fraternal solidarity with all those affected
11:28And ask to extend this to the communities and friends
11:33We pray to God for relief from their pain and of their absence
11:38And our thoughts are with everyone affected
11:42We go now to other topics
11:49In the US, social organizations called for a day of mobilization next Saturday, June 14th
11:55In more than 1,500 cities in rejection of the authoritarian policies of Donald Trump's administration
12:02The day of the protest was named as Disobedience Day
12:07Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the US Military Flag Day
12:12And the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump
12:16Who ordered a huge military parade that critics have called a patriotic appropriation of military power
12:23The demonstrations seek to curb the militarization of domestic politics
12:28Defend civil rights and demand a more participatory democracy for the US people
12:34The 5501 movement under the slogan No Kings
12:40Questions the monarchical character of the US President
12:44And rejects the harsh xenophobic policies promoted by his government
12:50Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed in a meeting with US Undersecretary of State Christopher Londo
13:03Her disagreement with the immigration rates being carried out in Los Angeles, California
13:08Sheinbaum stated during the meeting that the anti-migrant operations implemented by US authorities
13:15Will damage Washington's economy
13:17The head of state added that it was a courtesy meeting
13:21For his part, Londo affirmed that the government of US President Donald Trump
13:25Is seeking the best relationship between the two countries
13:28And the Mexican President was accompanied by the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar Garcia Harfuch
13:35And of Foreign Affairs, Juan RamĂłn de la Fuente
13:38As well as the head of the Foreign Ministry North American Unit, Roberto Velasco
13:44We talked about the defense of our migrant brothers and sisters
13:57That we disagreed with the use of raids to detain people who work honestly in the United States
14:06That this will harm not only the people, but also the economy of the United States
14:17The Mexican President assured that issues such as security, trade and migration were also discussed during the meeting
14:24We talked about migration, I obviously raised the issue of trade, which for us is fundamental
14:36And I also raised the issue of the concern we have for all our compatriots
14:42Who are in the United States and that we do not agree with this scheme of criminalizing working people
14:50He said he was going to send this message to the State Department and to President Trump himself
14:58We have a second short break coming up, but before we invite you to visit our Facebook page at Tell Us Your English
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15:13Final short break, don't go away
15:15Welcome back to From the South, we continue with more information
15:31The National Assembly of Venezuela passed the bill approving the establishment of the international organization for mediation
15:38In its second discussion, the bill was approved as confirmed by the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez
15:44He stated that the document will be forwarded to the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro
15:49According to the terms set forth in Article 213 of the Venezuelan Constitution
15:55The International Organization for Mediation has the aim of betting on peace, sovereignty and multilateralism
16:03In consideration, the Honorable Deputies who are in favor of passing the second discussion of the bill of the law approving the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation, in accordance with the provisions of Article 106 of the Internal Regulations and Debates of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, please signify them with the customary statement of the bill of the law
16:10In consideration, the Honorable Deputies, the Honorable Deputies who are in favor of passing the second discussion of the bill of the law approving the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation, in accordance with the provisions of Article 106 of the Internal Regulations and Debates of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, please signify them with the customary sign. It is approved by a qualified majority.
16:40The Bolivian president of the establishment of the establishment of the establishment of the international organization for mediation is thereby declared approved.
16:47The Bolivian President Luis Arce affirmed that security forces will continue to clear out roadblocks across the country and that his government will resort to all its constitutional powers to do it.
17:00The head of state regretted the death of three police officers during clashes with supporters of former President Evo Morales in the departments of Yayagua and Cochabamba.
17:11Arce assured that he will not allow those who do not want elections and who do not want democracy for the Bolivian people to win.
17:19He also called for the Colombian people's help against destabilization, anti-patriotism and those who do not want the country to live in tranquility.
17:29The military and police operations that we are successfully carrying out along the highway between Oruro and Cochabamba,
17:48and the military and police operations that we are carrying out in Yayagua will continue.
17:58They will continue until we achieve the objective that the national government had set itself to provide the Bolivian people with open and free roads,
18:05to pacify, control and to keep order in all those places where these events which we deeply condemned are taking place.
18:16We continue with other topics. In the United States, at least four people died on Thursday in San Antonio after heavy rains flooded part of Texas.
18:40Heavy rains in San Antonio rapidly flooded roads, swept away submerged cars and sent some people scrambling up trees to escape fast rising waters,
18:52while firefighters made dozens of rescues across the nation's seventh largest city.
18:57Authorities said two women and two men were found dead and two are still missing.
19:02The death all occurred in the northeast part of the city where authorities found over a dozen vehicles in the water.
19:08Moreover, four people were taken to the hospital for injuries.
19:12According to the Weather Service, the flooding occurred after a round of slow moving showers and thunderstorms and over 17 centimeters of rain fell in parts of the San Antonio area.
19:26And like this, we have come to the end of this news brief.
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19:42For Tellsary English, my name is Belen De Los Santos. Thank you for watching.