17 June 2026 Archives

Putin calls for parliamentary elections on September 20

Published on: June 17, 2026
14:35

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin called for elections to the State Duma, or lower house of the Federal Parliament, to be held on September.

Prensa Latina marks 67th founding anniversary

Published on: June 17, 2026
14:34

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina (PL) marks its 67th anniversary on Tuesday, having established itself as one of the longest-running and most far-reaching news projects to emerge in Latin America during the 20th century.

Cuba to hold PCC Central Committee’s Special Plenary Session

Published on: June 17, 2026
14:34

Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) agreed to convene a Special Plenary Session of its Central Committee.

NGO accuses Israel of increasing repression against Palestinian women

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:24

Ramallah, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) accused Israel of increasing the number of arrests of women in the occupied West Bank and stated that at least 95 women are currently imprisoned in that country.

China and UN train African countries in small arms control

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Beijing, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) China and the United Nations opened on Tuesday a training course on small and light weapons control for African countries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reported.

Putin extends permission to foreigners to pay for gas in rubles

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday extending permission for foreign companies to pay for Russian gas in rubles, and not only through Gazprombank.

Tax cuts purchases abroad via website by Uruguayans

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Montevideo, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayans today buy less online abroad, a consequence associated with the collection of value added tax (VAT) that began to be applied in May.

Delegations from 14 nations to attend Russia-ASEAN Summit

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) An estimated 14 foreign delegations are arriving in Kazan to participate in the Russia-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Three children die in a mine explosion in Syria

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:22

Damascus, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Three children lost their lives today after a mine explosion in the town of Al-Sukhnah, in the central Syrian province of Homs.

Brazil’s STF opens trial against former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:22

Brasilia, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) begins on Tuesday the trial against former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, accused of boosting actions from the United States to pressure national authorities and influence proceedings related to the coup plot.

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