18 January 2026 Archives

Gaza: Interim administration announces priorities

Published on: January 18, 2026
08:53

Cairo, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Ali Shaath, head of the new Palestinian Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip, emphasized that among his priorities are alleviating the people's suffering, restoring security, and preventing further Israeli aggression.

Cuba to host 17th International Symposium on Cities in Camaguey

Published on: January 18, 2026
08:19

Havana, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Experts from the Network of Cuba's Offices of the Historian and Conservator and related institutions are preparing for the 17th International Symposium on Cities, to be held in the eastern province of Camaguey in early February.

Cuba: Defense Council session makes headlines

Published on: January 18, 2026
07:45

Havana, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the session of the National Defense Council is currently grabbing the headlines in Cuban media.

Chile decares state of catastrophe due to forest fires

Published on: January 18, 2026
07:44

Santiago, Chile, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean government has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio due to devastating forest fires that have destroyed numerous homes and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. President Gabriel Boric confirmed the measure and assured that all resources are available to contain the fires. According to Hector Munoz, mayor of Concepcion, the capital of Biobio, the sector El Pino is the most affected so far, and announced that two shelters have been opened to accommodate evacuees.

Indian party denounces threats and US blockade against Cuba

Published on: January 18, 2026
07:32

New Delhi, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The Marxist–Leninist Communist Party of India of Liberation (CPI of Liberation) denounced the intimidation and imperialist threats from the United States against Cuba, and the blockade against the Caribbean nation.

Syria decries destruction of bridges and prisoners’ execution by SDF

Published on: January 18, 2026
07:27

Damascus, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian government strongly condemned the execution of prisoners in the city of Tabqa, in Raqqa province, by the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), before their withdrawal from the area.

Russia marks 83rd anniversary of Leningrad siege break

Published on: January 18, 2026
07:26

Moscow, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) The torches of the Rostral Columns will be lit in St. Petersburg, and three bridges will be illuminated with the colors of the Leningrad Victory Ribbon in honor of the 83rd anniversary of the breaking of the Leningrad siege.

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January 18, 2026