17 April 2026 Archives

Iran warns of “devastating response” to truce violations

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:31

Tehran, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that it will respond with “devastating action” to any violation of the truce by the United States or Israel.

Lebanon welcomes ceasefire, denounces agreement’s violations

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:30

Beirut, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed on Friday the announcement of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, although military authorities reported violations of the agreement just a few hours after it took effect.

China welcomes ceasefire announcement between Lebanon and Israel

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:30

Beijing, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) China welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel and expressed its hope that the parties will maintain the cessation of hostilities through dialogue.

China emphasizes support for Cuba against external threats

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:30

Beijing, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) China again rejected the use of force against the sovereignty and security of any country and reiterated its support for Cuba in the face of external interference.

India and China to strengthen mutual cooperation in the SCO

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:30

New Delhi, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) India and China agreed to continue and strengthen mutual cooperation and consultations on matters related to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Foreign Ministry announced.

Uruguayan police aborts arms trafficking network

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:30

Montevideo, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Police cooperation led to the bust of an international arms trafficking operation, resulting in charges against 33 people in northern Uruguay, it was revealed.

Brazil marks 30 years of rural workers’ massacre

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:29

Brasilia, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) A political event in the state of Para marks on Friday the 30th anniversary of the Eldorado dos Carajas massacre, a date that prompts tributes, denunciations, and new actions in defense of the agrarian reform in this nation.

Zimbabwe’s Biotechnology director meets Cuban Ambassador

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:29

Harare, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Dr. Deckster Tonny Savadye, Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe's National Biotechnology Authority, met on Friday with Cuban Ambassador to this nation, Susellys Perez Mesa, to discuss the potentialities for bilateral cooperation.

Italy: ANAIC opens 14th Congress

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:29

Rome, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (ANAIC) opened on Friday its 14th Congress in Montesilvano, a town in Pescara province, where a review of the work done will be conducted, and new solidarity actions will be planned.

Argentine lawmakers decry US economic war against Cuba

Published on: April 17, 2026
10:29

Buenos Aires, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Argentine lawmakers Hilda Aguirre, Gabriela Pedrali, and Sergio Casas, representing La Rioja province, condemned the economic, commercial, and financial blockade that the United States has maintained against Cuba for more than six decades.

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