China voices deep concern over injury of Chinese journalist in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday expressed deep concern over the injury of a Chinese journalist in a Ukrainian drone attack targeting local facilities while reporting in western Russia's Kursk region.

"We are deeply concerned that a Chinese journalist got injured while making news coverage. China calls on all parties to work for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and jointly deescalate the situation," Guo Jiakun, a spokesman of the ministry, said at a press conference in Beijing.

According to Chinese media outlet Phoenix TV, on Thursday afternoon local time, a news crew led by journalist Lu Yuguang came under a Ukrainian drone attack while covering news in Russia's Kursk region. Lu, who was conducting an on-site interview at the time, sustained a head injury and was immediately taken to a medical aid station for treatment. He was later transferred to a hospital in the city of Kursk for further examination and care.

Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Russia's Sputnik News Agency on Friday that the Main Military Investigation Department of the committee has opened a criminal case on the grounds of crimes under a terrorist act and is confirming the identity of involved Ukrainian military personnel.

China voices deep concern over injury of Chinese journalist in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia

Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.

The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.

"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.

"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.

Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela