19 August 2025 Archives

White House confirms possible Putin-Zelensky meeting, plan underway

Published on: August 19, 2025
16:30

Washington, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to hold talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Vladimir Zelensky, and that plans are underway.

Cuba’s largest trade fair promoted in Panama

Published on: August 19, 2025
16:24

Panama City, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The island's embassy in Panama presented the 41st edition of Havana International Fair (Fihav 2025) to local businesspeople and Cuban residents.

Qatar confirms Hamas approval of ceasefire proposal

Published on: August 19, 2025
16:14

Doha, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The official spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Majed Al Ansari, confirmed the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas's approval of the new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, thanks to a plan that includes a path to reaching a comprehensive agreement aimed at ending the war.

Argentina: Goodbye to building one’s own home

Published on: August 19, 2025
16:06

Buenos Aires, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) As part of its policy of adjustment and government downsizing, Javier Milei's executive team repealed 11 programs through which Argentine families could build and own homes with state assistance.

Iraqi President demands ceasefire in Gaza

Published on: August 19, 2025
15:29

Baghdad, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians.

Cuba mourns the death of musician Ruben Leliebre

Published on: August 19, 2025
15:25

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Music mourns the death of the prominent instrumentalist, composer, and arranger Ruben Leliebre.

Havana inaugurates visual artists’ exhibition with women touch

Published on: August 19, 2025
15:12

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) This space is a great opportunity to showcase women's art, maintaining the positive energy we need and that does us so much good, Cuban artist Flora Fong expressed during the inauguration of the exhibition Huellas de Mujeres (Women's Footprints)

Italy concludes airdrops of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Published on: August 19, 2025
15:01

Rome, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The Italian Air Force concluded the airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip, as part of Operation Trail of Solidarity 2, after delivering 100 tons of food.

Chile: Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara on regional tour

Published on: August 19, 2025
14:57

Santiago, Chile, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara of Unidad por Chile pact begins a regional tour to unveil her government program, which includes health, education, a living wage, and security among its priorities.

Cuban Government checks school year and basic services in Havana

Published on: August 19, 2025
14:32

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero attended the Extraordinary Government Council held in Havana to assess preparations for the upcoming school year and the state of basic services, national television reported.

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