Beijing, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) China has appointed Ambassador Yan Wenbin as the special representative of the Chinese government on Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) affairs and national coordinator of this nation to that regional mechanism.

Kinshasa, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Vivian Van de Perre, deputy head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), reportedly reaffirmed the institution's commitment to peace efforts in the country.

Islamabad, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan and Japan signed a grant agreement to improve child healthcare facilities in southern Punjab, the press informed on Wednesday.

Moscow, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the European Union's (EU) blatant support for rebellion attempts and pressure on Iran.

Warsaw, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) An unusual concentration of NATO transport aircraft was reported at Rzeszow Airport in Poland, the main hub for shipping weapons to Ukraine, the Voennaya Hronika channel reported.

Moscow, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Russian Northern Troops Group have taken control of the town of Komarovka in Ukraine's Sumi region, the Ministry of Defense announced.

Rome, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) An article published in Italy by the newspaper Il Faro di Roma highlights Cuba's firm resistance to the intensification of the aggressive policy of the United States government, following its criminal attack against Venezuela.

Kinshasa, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Young people from Burutsi and surrounding villages in the Walikale territory of North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), continued the search for people today following a landslide.

Beijing, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) China affirmed that international law, based on the UN Charter, constitutes the pillar of the international order and must be respected by all nations.

Paris, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The French National Assembly will vote on two no-confidence motions on Wednesday against Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu over questions regarding the Government's handling of the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR (the Southern Common Market).