5 August 2026 Archives

China decries attempt to dissolve party in Taiwan

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:57

Beijing, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Mainland China decried the attempt by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s authorities to forcibly dissolve a pro-reunification party in Taiwan.

DPRK denounces growing military threat from Japan

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:57

Pyongyang, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Kim Yo-jong, a department director of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK)'s Central Committee, described Japan's growing preventive strike capability as a grave threat, prone to disrupting international peace.

Biodegradable cosmetic face masks developed in Russia

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Moscow, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at South Ural State University in Russia have developed a biodegradable base for cosmetic face masks, the multinational channel TVBrics reported.

Uzbekistan launches first Earth remote sensing satellite

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Tashkent, August 5 (Prensa Latina) Uzbekistan has placed its first national Earth remote sensing satellite, Samarkand-2028, into orbit; the satellite was launched in collaboration with the People's Republic of China, the space agency Uzbekosmos reported today.

Potential of Russia and Brazil in maritime technologies highlighted

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Moscow, August 5 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Brazil possess significant potential for the joint development of advanced maritime technologies—including robotics as well as unmanned and autonomous systems—stated Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev.

BRICS statistical experts to strengthen dialogue and cooperation

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

New Delhi, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) BRICS heads of the National Statistical Offices (NSOs) agreed, through ongoing dialogue, to strengthen cooperation in the sector among the member nations.

Nicaragua records 97.8 percent employment rate in June

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Managua, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's net employment rate reached 97.8 percent last June—0.6 percentage points higher than the same month the previous year—local media report.

China tightens export controls on shipments to the United States

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Beijing, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) China has tightened export controls on drones, components, and dual-use technologies destined for the United States, marking a new chapter of tension between the two nations.

Vietnamese Publisher releases Selected Works of Fidel Castro

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Hanoi, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam’s "The Truth" National Political Publishing House has completed the printing of 3,000 sets of *Fidel Castro Ruz: Selected Works*, announced its director and editor-in-chief, Vu Trong Lam, during a ceremony in Hanoi.

Ambassador’s visa is a new weapon of pressure against Brazil

Published on: August 5, 2026
09:47

Brasilia, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The United States' decision to revoke the visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti deepened the bilateral crisis and is seen as a political pressure that breaks with traditional diplomatic practices.

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