28 August 2025 Archives

Bolivia extends election calendar for runoff

Published on: August 28, 2025
12:06

La Paz, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) According to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), a deadline of September 4 for any of the presidential candidates to decline participation in Bolivia's first runoff election is included in the electoral calendar.

Venezuela intensifies offensive against drug trafficking

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:58

Caracas, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Forces of Venezuela seized 2,800 kilograms of illicit substances in the state of Amazonas, following an operation that proves the fight against drug trafficking gangs in the South American country.

China urges Japan to reflect on history and maintain peace

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:53

Beijing, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) China expressed its hope that Japan would face history, reflect on its crimes, cut ties with militarism, and embark on a path of peaceful development and good neighborliness. Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei made these remarks while addressing the distortion of history that some elements in Tokyo have attempted to create, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the defeat of fascism during World War II.

Russian scientists develop test capable of detecting 25 viruses

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:46

Moscow, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Scientists from the Central Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology of the Russian consumer protection agency Rospotrebnadzor have developed reagents capable of detecting 25 viruses, Sputnik informed.

Vietnam inaugurates largest exhibition in its history

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:40

Hanoi, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The "80 Years of Independence, Freedom, and Happiness" exhibition, the largest ever held in Vietnam, opened at the brand-new National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh Commune of Hanoi.

Epidemics threaten children’s lives in Gaza

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:35

Ramallah, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) More than 500,000 children under five years of age are currently at risk of epidemics in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli aggression, the territory's Health Ministry warned.

Chile: Educators from around the world concerned about the future

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:28

Santiago, Chile, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Representatives from governments, the education sector, and international organizations are participating in the World Teacher Summit in Chile, which will analyze strategies to address the global teacher shortage.

Costa Rica faces a housing shortage of about 145,000 homes

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:19

San Jose, August 28 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica is currently facing a housing shortage of approximately 145,000 homes, according to a study by the University of Costa Rica (UCR), published by the newspaper Delfino.cr.

Israel intensifies airstrikes on Syrian military positions

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:11

Damascus, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli occupation army conducted intense airstrikes and an airborne operation in Al-Kiswah municipality, some 20 kilometers south of this capital.

Guatemala to premiere local comedy tinged with social criticism

Published on: August 28, 2025
11:10

Guatemala City, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala will premiere the local comedy-drama Under the September Sun, directed by Rodolfo “Chofo” Espinoza and set in the department of Quetzaltenango, in various theaters today and until the 3rd of September.

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