17 May 2025 Archives

Syria denounces the disappearance of a journalist

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:40

Damascus, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Information Ministry today expressed its concern over the disappearance of journalist Mohammed Khaiti several days ago.

South Africa condemns Israeli actions in Gaza Strip

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:39

Pretoria, May 17 (Prensa Latina) South Africa condemned the killing of 143 Gazans by Israeli troops on May 15, coinciding with the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, which marks the beginning of the displacement of Palestinians in 1948.

Lavrov and Rubio speak about Istanbul talks

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:38

Moscow, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke today by telephone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the results of the negotiations in Istanbul, the Slavic country's Foreign Ministry reported.

AUC, UN, AL representatives address Sudan crisis

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:37

Addis Ababa, May 17 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit addressed the situation in Sudan within the framework of the 34th Arab Summit that is taking place in Iraq this Saturday, a statement noted.

DPRK leader urges to get army ready for war

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:34

Pyongyang, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, urged all units of the army to "make a far-reaching change in the preparations for war," it was announced today.

Cuban leaders pay tribute to firefighters fallen in the line of duty

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:33

Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Floral wreaths from Army General Raul Castro and President Miguel Diaz-Canel paid tribute today to the firefighters who died 135 years ago, while fighting a major fire in the Isasi hardware store.

DPRK condemns new US provocation

Published on: May 17, 2025
14:33

Pyongyang, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) condemned today the reinsertion of the country in the list of nations that, according to the United States, do not cooperate in the fight against terrorism.

Cuba reiterates stance against discrimination

Published on: May 17, 2025
13:55

Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reiterated on Saturday its stance in favor of the right to equality, on International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

South Africa hopes the G20 will boost world economic recovery

Published on: May 17, 2025
13:55

Pretoria, May 17 (Prensa Latina) South Africa's Deputy Minister of the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, said this week that the main objective of the Group of Twenty (G20) is to increase multilateral cooperation for the recovery of the world economy.

Cuban vice president pays tribute to Jose Marti in Italy (+Photos)

Published on: May 17, 2025
13:54

Rome, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes paid tribute on Saturday in Italy to his country's National Hero, Jose Marti, with a floral offering before his monument in Rome, in the framework of the 130th anniversary of his fall in combat.

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