17 August 2026 Archives

MPD calls expulsion of Cuban diplomats shameful

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:58

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Maximiliano Gomez Eastern Regional Committee of the Dominican Popular Movement (MPD) described as "shameful" the decision by Luis Abinader's government to request the departure of several members of the Cuban diplomatic mission and their families, without publicly explaining the reasons for the measure.

Erdogan calls for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Ankara, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for the prompt reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed his country's commitment to a peaceful solution to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Israel intensifies attacks against several areas in southern Lebanon

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Beirut, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Israeli fighter jets launched an airstrike against the Wadi al-Hujair area in southern Lebanon, while ground forces intensified their movements and shelling in other locations in the region.

Erdogan highlights scope of Mecca Defense Agreement

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Ankara, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the Mecca Defense Agreement, signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, represents a momentous shift and sends an important message to the world.

Iran conditions end of war on compliance with memorandum with US

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Tehran, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The deputy commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Yadollah Javani, stated that the war must end in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States.

Iran denies memorandum with US establishes 60-day deadline

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Tehran, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States does not include an ultimatum or a mandatory 60-day deadline for Tehran.

Iraqi Kurdistan denounces drone attack launched from Iran

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Baghdad, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Iraqi Kurdistan Region denounced an attack by two drones against the private office of the regional prime minister, Masrour Barzani, and the residence of the head of his security service, with no casualties reported.

US-Iran memorandum expires, peace remains elusive

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Washington, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) With no end in sight to a peace agreement, the 60-day deadline for the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran expires today.

Syria: Israeli army abducts young men during raid

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Damascus, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Israeli forces abducted several young men during a raid in Daraa province, in southern Syria, official media reported.

Xi Jinping lauds contributions by Chinese leader Jiang Zemin

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Beijing, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted Jiang Zemin's contributions to the country's development and called for learning from his legacy during an event commemorating his 100th birthday.

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