17 February 2026 Archives

Ethiopia confirms success of Italy-Africa and AU summits

Published on: February 17, 2026
12:16

Addis Ababa, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Foreign Affairs State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye reaffirmed on Tuesday the success of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly and the 2nd Italy-Africa Summit recently held in this capital.

Russian delegation arrives in Geneva for trilateral talks

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:30

Moscow, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Russian delegation that will participate in negotiations with the United States and Ukraine to find solutions to the Ukrainian conflict arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, this nation's Presidential Press Service confirmed.

Cuba labels energy blockade as challenge to all states

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:28

Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described the US measures adopted on January 29 as a challenge of enormous proportions to all states.

Poland warns of increased crime after conflict in Ukraine

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:26

Warsaw, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Polish Police Chief Marek Boroń warned about preparing for an increase in crime after the end of the conflict in Ukraine, due to the return of soldiers and the circulation of weapons.

France releases tanker accused of being part of Russia’s ghost fleet

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:24

Paris, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the release of the oil tanker "Grinch," a vessel intercepted in January on suspicion of belonging to Russia's so-called ghost fleet.

Two journalists injured by mine explosion in Syria

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:22

Damascus, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Three people, including two journalists, were injured when a mine exploded during a demining operation carried out by the Syrian army in Latakia province, in the northwest of the country.

EU questions collective defense capacity without NATO

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:20

Brussels, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, Sean Clancy, warned about "rethinking the concept of European mutual defense," amid doubts about the United States' commitment to the continent's security.

Health initiative strengthened in El Salvador

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:18

San Salvador, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) With the approval of $75 million for the Doctor SV program, the Salvadoran government seeks to stabilize the country's health system, local media reported.

US-Iran talks underway as military pressure increases in Middle East

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:17

Washington, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The United States Government continued its air and naval military deployment in the Middle East ahead of scheduled talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, in what some observers see as gunboat diplomacy.

Italy: ANAIC calls for solidarity with Cuba in face of US aggression

Published on: February 17, 2026
11:15

Rome, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (ANAIC) condemns the United States' measure against oil supplies to the Caribbean nation and calls for increased solidarity with the Cuban people and their Revolution in the face of this aggression, a release indicates on Tuesday.

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February 17, 2026