11 August 2026 Archives

Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in a decade

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia this morning was the strongest recorded in the last decade, according to the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC).

Fatalities reported after earthquake in Colombia

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Bogota, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Nearly twenty deaths have been reported in Colombia less than three hours after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck, its epicenter in the department of Choco.

Excellent relations between Communist Parties of Cuba and China

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Havana, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Party's organizational secretary, Roberto Morales, highlighted the excellent relations and the willingness to deepen political ties between the Communist Parties of China and Cuba, according to today's edition of the Granma newspaper.

Water crisis in France forces government crisis meeting

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Paris, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The water crisis in France, where 70% of the country is under water restrictions due to a prolonged drought, has forced the government to announce an emergency meeting.

Coast Guard foils irregular migration attempt from Syria

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:48

Damascus, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Coast Guard thwarted an attempt at irregular migration from the country's coast and detained a group of people preparing to leave the country by sea.

Last part of delegation arrives in Cuba after regional competition

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:47

Havana, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) This morning, the last members of the Cuban delegation that participated in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo arrived in this capital.

Pakistan clarifies its position on Turkiye-Saudi agreement

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:46

Islamabad, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the defense agreement between Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia does not supersede any other bilateral agreements between these countries and does not affect commitments to other nations or organizations.

1st International Colloquium dedicated to Fidel Castro begins in Cuba

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:46

Havana, August 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is participating in the opening of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future," dedicated to the historic leader of the Revolution.

Russia says NATO prepares offensive operations in the Arctic

Published on: August 11, 2026
09:45

Moscow, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is turning the Arctic into an arena for confrontation with Russia, Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Foreign Ministry's European Affairs department, denounced.

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