19 February 2023 Archives

Russia denounced radioactive material shipped from Europe to Ukraine

Published on: February 19, 2023
12:45

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Moscow, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Defense Ministry today denounced the shipment of containers with radioactive substances from a European country to Ukraine for a false-flag provocation in order to accuse the Russian Armed Forces.

Cuba thanks Caricom for its stance against US blockade

Published on: February 19, 2023
12:43

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Havana, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today reiterated Cuba's gratitude to the heads of governments of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) for their continued rejection of the US blockade against this nation.

Türkiye halts rescue operations, death toll rises

Published on: February 19, 2023
12:19

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Ankara, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Türkiye today suspended rescue operations 13 days after the devastating 7.8 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit the country, and reported that the death toll from the disaster is nearly 40,700.

Israeli attack damaged Syrian historical and cultural sites

Published on: February 19, 2023
12:14

By: Martin Hacthoun

Damascus, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The most recent Israeli bombings perpetrated against this capital caused material damage to cultural institutions and archaeological sites, Syrian authorities denounced on Sunday.

India increased its oil purchases from Russia

Published on: February 19, 2023
12:06

By: Martin Hacthoun

New Delhi, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) India reportedly increased its oil purchases from Russia and reached a record 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, 9.2 percent more than in December.

US base in Syria attacked with missiles

Published on: February 19, 2023
11:58

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Damascus, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The base of the US forces located in the oil field of Al-Omar, in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, was the target of a rocket attack, activists quoted by several media reported today.

Lasso summoned back to parliament in Ecuador

Published on: February 19, 2023
11:56

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Quito, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The parliamentary commission investigating the Encounter Case in Ecuador summoned President Guillermo Lasso again for today, after he failed to appear at a hearing last week.

Kyrgyz rescuers save lives 13 days after Türkiye earthquakes

Published on: February 19, 2023
11:54

By: Martin Hacthoun

Bishkek, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Teams of Kyrgyz rescuers rescued three people alive 13 days after the strong earthquakes that hit Türkiye, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergencies reported today.

Nicaragua and Papua New Guinea establish diplomatic relations

Published on: February 19, 2023
11:16

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Managua, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua and Papua New Guinea have established diplomatic relations, thus strengthening the bonds of friendship, a press release reported here today.

Cuban party leader talks with Asian ambassadors

Published on: February 19, 2023
11:07

By: Ana Luisa Brown

Havana, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, met here today with the ambassadors of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vietnam, China and Laos, national television reported.

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