18 June 2026 Archives

Daesh claims attack against judicial official near Damascus

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:42

Damascus, Jun18 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic State terrorist group (Daesh in Arabic) claimed responsibility today for the attack on the vehicle of the head of the Justice Department in the town of Babila, on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus.

China highlights its ties with Africa and Arab countries

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:42

Beijing, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) China highlighted on Thursday the progress of its relations with Africa and Arab countries in the context of the 70th anniversary of the beginning of those diplomatic ties.

Reports indicate that more than 370,000 Syrian refugees have returned

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:42

Damascus, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) More than 370,000 Syrian citizens have voluntarily returned to their country through border crossings with Lebanon, the General Authority of Customs and Border Control reported today.

Basic food basket in El Salvador at a 25-year high

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:41

San Salvador, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The urban basic food basket (CBA) in El Salvador is currently at a 25-year high, reaching approximately $253.71 between January and April, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC).

Russia and Iran coordinate actions at UN to lift sanctions

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:34

Moscow, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Moscow and Tehran are coordinating their actions at the United Nations to lift all sanctions on Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Izvestia newspaper.

Chile: UNICEF calls for clarifying Haitian children’s whereabouts

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:33

Santiago, Chile, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) described as serious the irregular entry of Haitian children into Chile and stated as an urgent need to determine their current whereabouts.

Lukashenko demands anwers from Ukraine for attack on children’s bus

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:31

Minsk, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Belarus expects an honest explanation from Ukrainian leaders following the attack on a vehicle transporting Belarusian children in the Bryansk region, President Alexander Lukashenko said.

Award-winning Cuban musician to perform in Italy

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:31

Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban pianist, composer, and educator Ernesto Oliva, winner of the 2026 Cubadisco Award for his album "De regreso a la aldea" (Back to the Village), is scheduled to perform in Italy on June 20 and 21, an official source confirmed.

Cuban Parliament assesses economic transformation proposals

Published on: June 18, 2026
12:31

Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly (Parliament) will assess the economic and social transformation proposals debated by the special plenary session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC).

Portuguese economy resists external pressure

Published on: June 18, 2026
11:43

Lisbon, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Portuguese economy is maintaining its momentum at the halfway point of the year, according to the June economic bulletin presented by the Bank of Portugal (BdP).

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