11 August 2026 Archives

Russia launches its largest solar power plant

Published on: August 11, 2026
16:33

Moscow, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The Abagaitui solar power plant, Russia's largest solar power generation facility, began operations in Zabaikal Krai, the Nauka.mail website informed.

Russia to take action in response to growing NATO presence in Finland

Published on: August 11, 2026
16:33

Moscow, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Moscow will take necessary measures to ensure its security in the face of the increasing presence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Finland, the Russian Embassy in Helsinki stated.

DPRK warns of Japan’s neo-militarism

Published on: August 11, 2026
16:32

Pyongyang, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Kang Won-chol, an international security analyst for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), criticized Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper, considering it a step toward "new militaristic aggression."

Regional platform expresses solidarity with the Sahrawi people

Published on: August 11, 2026
16:32

Buenos Aires, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American and Caribbean Platform in Solidarity with the Sahrawi People strongly condemns the decision by the Colombian government—led by the far-right Abelardo de la Espriella—to recognize Morocco's alleged sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Correa: Contradiction on use of funds in Ecuador and Glas case

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:13

Quito, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa (2007-2017) highlighted a contradiction regarding the use of resources for post-2016 earthquake reconstruction and defended former Vice President Jorge Glas, who is considered a political prisoner.

Demand for Brazilian Senate to End 6×1 Work Schedule

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:13

Brasilia, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian workers took to the streets in several cities to demand that the Senate expedite the vote on a proposal against the 6x1 work schedule and call for a reduction in the workweek.

Brazil’s TSE to judge use of “deepfakes” in elections

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:13

Brasilia, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is preparing to rule on the use of content generated with artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2026 campaign, in a process considered key to regulating so-called "deepfakes."

Iran conditions safety in the Strait of Hormuz on lifting the blockad

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:13

Tehran, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Iran warned that the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the end of the US naval blockade and Washington's military actions against the Islamic Republic.

Israel intensifies bombing of southern Lebanese towns

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:12

Beirut, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Israeli forces launched new artillery attacks and machine gun fire against several towns in southern Lebanon, amid persistent tensions despite negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv.

Nicaragua honors Fidel Castro with sculpture for his centenary

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:12

Managua, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) A metal sculpture depicting Fidel Castro is being installed on the Bolivar-Chavez Avenue in the capital, Nicaragua's Co-President Rosario Murillo announced.

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