12 January 2026 Archives

UN agency affirms humanitarian crisis in Gaza is catastrophic

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:09

Ramallah, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees warned that Gaza Strip is currently facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, despite the ceasefire in effect since October 2025.

Angola seeks to curb vandalism against public infrastructure

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:08

Luanda, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The Angolan government is seeking to curb acts of vandalism against public infrastructure, which caused losses of more than $55 million in 2025.

Spain suggests strengthening European security in Greenland

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:06

Madrid, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Spain suggested strengthening European security in Greenland if pressure persists on the Danish territory, although it ruled out a US military attack.

Ukrainian government admits severe energy crisis in Kyiv

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:04

Kyiv, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko admitted the severity of the energy crisis affecting the country's capital and the entire Kyiv region.

President praises unity and historical awareness of Venezuelans

Published on: January 12, 2026
12:01

Caracas, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) In these difficult times that Venezuela is experiencing, it has been demonstrated that its greatest strength is national unity and historical awareness, acting President Delcy Rodriguez highlighted.

African Union designates water as the theme of the year 2026

Published on: January 12, 2026
11:59

Addis Ababa, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) has designated water as the theme of year 2026, as part of the follow-up to the Second African Climate Summit and COP30 held in Brazil last November, an official source reported.

“Suspicious object” before Trump’s motorcade passes

Published on: January 12, 2026
11:57

Washington, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The United States Secret Service discovered a "suspicious object" as President Donald Trump traveled from Mar-a-Lago to Palm Beach International Airport, the White House reported.

Japanese government strengthens efforts to contain forest fires

Published on: January 12, 2026
11:56

Tokyo, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed local authorities and ministries to coordinate efforts to combat the active forest fires in Kanto region, with the goal of halting their spread.

Colombian government to tender National Anti-Drone Shield Project

Published on: January 12, 2026
11:54

Bogota, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government has launched the bidding process for the National Anti-Drone Shield Project to guarantee airspace control, save lives, and anticipate new threats, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Cuba: Intellectuals to analyze the imperialist attack on Venezuela

Published on: January 12, 2026
11:47

Havana, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) The Havana cultural institution Casa de las Americas will host a panel discussion on the US military aggression against Venezuela, which resulted in the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

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