20 January 2026 Archives

Syria recovers country’s largest oilfield

Published on: January 20, 2026
10:12

Damascus, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Youssef Qablawi, Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Oil Company (SPC), announced on Tuesday a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of the recovered oil and gas fields in the northeastern region of al-Jazira.

Israel begins demolishing UNRWA complex in occupied Jerusalem

Published on: January 20, 2026
10:11

Ramallah, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Israel began on Tuesday demolishing structures within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) complex in the occupied East Jerusalem, despite international criticism.

DRC government organizes humanitarian aid and operations in Uvira

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:22

Kinshasa, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is implementing as of Tuesday an action plan aimed at organizing humanitarian aid and restoring security in Uvira, South Kivu, following the rebels' withdrawal.

Djibouti hosts International Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:21

Djibouti, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The First International Forum on Adaptation to Climate Change (ICAF 2026) continues on Tuesday in Djibouti, marking a decisive step in the fight against climate change in East Africa.

Moldova launches process to withdraw from CIS

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:20

Chisinau, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi informed on Tuesday that his country has begun the necessary procedures for its complete withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Vietnam underscores historic responsibility of CPV’s 14th Congress

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:19

Hanoi, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese President Luong Cuong underscored the far-reaching and historic responsibility assumed by the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which opened on Tuesday and will continue sessions in this capital until January 25.

Financial agencies and entrepreneurs on Noboa’s agenda in Switzerland

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:19

Quito, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa will begin his visit to Switzerland on Tuesday, which includes meetings with representatives of banks, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs, in the context of the World Economic Forum (WEF) being held in Davos.

Brazil’s MST discusses its political strategy

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:17

Brasilia, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The 14th National Meeting of Brazil's Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) continues on Tuesday with discussions on the organization's political strategy and its role in the current context of the country.

Prosecutor’s Office probes Peruvian president for secret meetings

Published on: January 20, 2026
09:16

Lima, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Attorney General's Office continues investigating Peruvian President Jose Jeri for alleged illegal sponsorship of interests and influence peddling, due to his contacts with a controversial Chinese entrepreneur.

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