18 May 2026 Archives

Cuba describes as an international crime US military threats

Published on: May 18, 2026
16:33

Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel described the threat of a U.S. military attack on Cuba as an international crime, which, he asserted, would provoke a bloodbath with incalculable consequences if it were to materialize, he wrote on his social media profile on X.

Iran announces thousands arrested for alleged treason and espionage

Published on: May 18, 2026
16:32

Tehran, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The commander of Iran's Internal Security Forces, Ahmad Reza Radan, announces resumption production the arrest of more than 6,500 people accused of "treason and espionage" since the start of the US and Israeli attacks against the country on February 28.

Gross Domestic Product fell in Chile in first quarter of the year

Published on: May 18, 2026
15:32

Santiago, Chile, May 18 (Prensa Latina) — The Central Bank of Chile reported that the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 0.5 percent during the January-March quarter of the current year—a figure larger than expected.

Nigeria confirms the death of 20 Islamists in new attacks.

Published on: May 18, 2026
15:32

Abuja, May 18 (Prensa Latina) ir Approximately 20 Islamists were killed following new Army attacks against positions held by the Islamic State faction in northeastern Nigeria, military sources reported.

Ebola death toll in DRC rises to over 90.

Published on: May 18, 2026
15:32

Kinshasa, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the current Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rose to 91, while the number of suspected cases has surpassed 350.

Israeli Army raids Southwest Syria and searches homes

Published on: May 18, 2026
15:32

Damascus, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army entered the Syrian province of Quneitra, in the country's southwest, where it carried out raids and searches of several homes in a new violation of Syria's sovereignty.

Palestinian NGO denounces torture in Israeli prisons

Published on: May 18, 2026
15:32

Ramallah, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners' Affairs Commission denounced the Israeli prison policies that have led to the deterioration of the health of several Palestinian prisoners due to a lack of medical care and food.

Russia in constant contact with Cuba to ease US blockade

Published on: May 18, 2026
15:32

Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia maintains continuous contact with Cuban authorities regarding assistance to lessen the impact of the US blockade, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed.

Russia keeps high expectations on Putin’s visit to China

Published on: May 18, 2026
11:37

Moscow, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Moscow has "high expectations" for the upcoming official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the People's Republic of China, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared.

Iran confirms continued contacts with the United States

Published on: May 18, 2026
11:37

Tehran, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated that talks between Tehran and Washington are continuing through Pakistani mediation.

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