17 July 2026 Archives

Russian Embassy unaware of Bolivian presence in the war

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:31

La Paz, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Embassy in Bolivia has no information regarding alleged cases of Bolivian citizens being recruited to participate in the Special Military Operation against Ukraine, an official source stated.

Turkiye rejects extension of Russia-Ukraine war to the Black Sea

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:31

Ankara, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated today that his country rejects any extension of the war between Russia and Ukraine to the Black Sea, the Anadolu Agency reported.

Nicaragua severs diplomatic relations with Italy

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:31

Managua, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua announced the severing of diplomatic relations with Italy, deeming recent statements by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani "unjustified, aggressive, and irresponsible."

Iran demands recognizing legal framework to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:31

Tehran, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States recognizes the legal framework established by Iran to regulate this strategic waterway, Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akramini stated.

Other 30,000 Argentines lost their jobs in April

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:31

Buenos Aires, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 30,000 jobs in the formal private sector and among independent contractors were lost in Argentina in April, according to data from the Argentine Integrated Social Security System (SIPA) released today by various media outlets.

Rome cultural festival stands with Cuba

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:30

Rome, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The San Lorenzo Cultural Festival, currently taking place in Rome, is dedicating several days to solidarity with Cuba, featuring film screenings and other artistic events.

Syria announces capture of more than 1,000 DAESH terrorists

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:29

Damascus, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Deputy Interior Minister Abdul Qader Tahan announced that authorities have captured nearly 1,300 DAESH members, including prominent leaders, and dismantled 34 cells linked to the terrorist group.

Cuba thanks Brazil for powdered milk donation

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:28

Havana, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel thanked Brazilian President Luiz Inqcio Lula da Silva for the donation of 48 tons of powdered milk sent to the Caribbean nation.

California supports Cuba before US tightened blockade

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:28

Washington, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba received numerous expressions of solidarity during a tour of California by Tanieris Dieguez, the second-in-command of the Cuban diplomatic mission in the United States.

Russia, China strengthen SCO as a pillar of Eurasian security

Published on: July 17, 2026
17:28

Moscow, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Russia and China are acting as driving forces behind the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), making it one of the pillars of Eurasian security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

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