20 April 2026 Archives

Santo Domingo supports Cuba and rejects US blockade

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:39

Santo Domingo, April 20 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of Dominican organizations reaffirmed their support for Cuba and rejected the US economic and oil blockade at an event held in the historic Independence Park in Santo Domingo's Colonial City.

Lukashenko warns that getting involved in Cuba will be costly for US

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:39

Minsk, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko advised the United States against attempting a military adventure in Cuba, arguing that "it will cost them dearly."

Iran rules out participating in second round of negotiations with US

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:37

Tehran, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that his country does not plan to participate in a second round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.

Russian army controls roads to Konstantinovka in Donetsk

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:37

Moscow, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Russian troops have taken full fire control of all roads leading to Kostyantinovka in Donetsk, the Eurasian country's Ministry of Defense reported.

Laos calls for end to US blockade and blackmail policy against Cuba

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:37

Vientiane, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) The Laos-Cuba Friendship Association and the Laos Alumni Group demanded the unconditional lifting of the blockade and the cessation of the blackmail policy of the US government against that Caribbean nation.

The crisis in Gaza threatens more than two million Palestinians

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:37

Ramala, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) The crisis in Gaza Strip is far from over for more than two million civilians because the emergency is ongoing and endangers their lives, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warned.

Pope recognizes initiative for the elderly in Angolan province

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:36

Luanda, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV expressed his gratitude to the Angolan authorities for their initiatives in favor of the most needy elderly, during a visit to a nursing home in the city of Saurimo, Lunda Sul province.

Uruguay strengthens sanitary controls on meat exports

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:36

Montevideo, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government is implementing measures to ensure compliance with phytosanitary regulations on its meat exports, the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP), Alfredo Fratti announced.

Israel has arrested over 23,000 Palestinians in West Bank since 2023

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:36

Ramallah, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Israel has arrested more than 23,000 people in the occupied West Bank since the current cycle of violence started in October 2023, the Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) denounced.

Egypt and Pakistan discuss US-Iran talks

Published on: April 20, 2026
21:36

Cairo, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) The foreign ministers of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, and Pakistan, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, exchanged views on the negotiations between the United States and Iran, which are on the verge of collapse following the Pentagon's seizure of a ship, an official source reported.

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April 20, 2026