9 February 2026 Archives

Egypt’s Suez Canal regains prominence after ceasefire in Gaza

Published on: February 9, 2026
10:18

Cairo, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The Suez Canal saw an increase in revenues, vessel traffic, and tonnage in the last quarter of 2025, confirming a recovery in navigation through the man-made sea-level waterway, an Egyptian official announced today.

India announces $175 million package for Seychelles

Published on: February 9, 2026
10:17

New Delhi, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles, aimed at projects such as social housing, electric mobility, vocational training, health, defense, and maritime security.

UN Secretary-General expresses concern over violence in South Sudan

Published on: February 9, 2026
10:09

United Nations, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his concern over the escalating violence in South Sudan and warned that civilians and humanitarian workers are paying a devastating price.

German party leader calls for resuming talks with Russia

Published on: February 9, 2026
10:02

Berlin, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Tino Chrupalla, urged the West to resume negotiations with Russia, presenting it as a necessity for European stability.

Hungary accuses EU of obstructing peace, denounces conscription

Published on: February 9, 2026
10:01

Budapest, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denounced European leaders for obstructing a peace agreement during Zelensky's visit to Washington, the Kossuth radio station reported.

Israel prevents Palestinian technocrats from entering Gaza

Published on: February 9, 2026
09:59

Ramallah, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) Israel is preventing members of the technocratic committee tasked with governing the Gaza Strip on a transitional basis, as part of the ceasefire agreements reached, from entering the territory, Haaretz newspaper denounced on Monday.

Another fare hike is coming to Argentina, this time of 41%

Published on: February 9, 2026
09:59

Buenos Aires, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The government of Javier Milei announced another fare increase for public transportation, with a 41% hike for bus lines in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA), according to national media reports.

India and Canada enhance security cooperation

Published on: February 9, 2026
09:13

New Delhi, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) India and Canada have agreed to formulate a joint plan to guide cooperation on national security and facilitate practical collaboration on their respective priorities, the press reported on Monday.

The DPRK provided housing to more than 32,000 families in 2025

Published on: February 9, 2026
09:12

Pyongyang, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) built homes for more than 32,000 families in approximately 700 rural villages in 2025, according to an official report.

Senate committees to address labor reform in Mexico

Published on: February 9, 2026
09:09

Mexico City, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Mexican Senate, Laura Itzel Castillo, highlighted the most relevant issues to be addressed in the upper house and its committees starting today and throughout the rest of the week, including labor reform.

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