20 May 2025 Archives

EU Council approves new package of sanctions against Russia

Published on: May 20, 2025
09:05

Brussels, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Council of the European Union (EU) approved the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, informed the Euroctiv portal.

Ethiopia hosts ID4Africa 2025 digital identity event

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:59

Addis Ababa, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opened on Tuesday Africa's leading event on digital identity, ID4Africa 2025, to boost the sector's systems across the continent.

Nicaraguan Foreign Minister: We Will Continue supporting Cuba

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:55

Managua, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke highlighted the bonds of brotherhood that unite his country and Cuba, and asserted that the solid and unwavering support for the heroic people and government of the island will continue.

Prime Minister to launch new development projects in India

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:49

India, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced that he will launch multiple development projects valued at 26 billion rupees (about 304 million dollars) in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan province.

Ukraine not to withdraw troops from new Russian regions

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:45

Kiev, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Ukraine has no plans to withdraw its troops from Russia's new regions, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Tuesday after a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump.

Evo Morales excluded from general elections in Bolivia

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:42

La Paz, May 20 (Prensa Latina) After closing the candidates' inscriptions for president, vice-president, and legislators, Evo Morales, the first indigenous president of Bolivia, was excluded on Tuesday from those lists.

Ethiopia demands continental solidarity to combat poverty

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:38

Addis Ababa, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Speaker of the Ethiopian House of People's Representatives, Tagesse Chafo, highlighted the importance of continental solidarity to combat poverty and inequality through investment during the 20th International Labor Organization (ILO) Regional Conference for Grassroots Professionals.

Russia seeks to eliminate root causes of conflict in Ukraine

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:25

Moscow, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Russia is interested in a quick resolution to the Ukrainian crisis that eliminates the root causes of this conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Russian Northern Fleet ships conduct anti-submarine drills

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:22

Moscow, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Northern Fleet conducted naval search and attack exercises in the Barents Sea, during which it practiced against underwater targets, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

Controversial security bill advances in Ecuador

Published on: May 20, 2025
08:20

Quito, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The controversial bill "to dismantle the criminal economy" proposed by President Daniel Noboa is advancing in the Ecuadorian legislature, where there are conflicting opinions regarding the initiative.

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