17 August 2026 Archives

Even Children’s Day failed to boost toy sales

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Buenos Aires, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The economic chill in Argentina froze toy sales during Children's Day—dropping 2.5 percent—and even discounts failed to stimulate consumption, reflecting the erosion of the population's purchasing power.

Pakistan prepares donation of medicines and supplies for Cuba

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Islamabad, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Pakistani Doctors Graduated in Cuba (PCDA) has launched a campaign to collect medicines and supplies for the Caribbean nation.

Colombia: Cuba’s generosity described as immeasurable

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:53

Bogota, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Former Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Mauricio Jaramillo fervently believes that "only Cuba's generosity is greater than its history."

Janja champions women’s strength and supports Lula’s re-election

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Brasilia, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian First Lady Rosangela da Silva—known as Janja—championed the role of women in the country's political and social life and called for support for the re-election of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

China accuses Japanese government of avoiding historical reflection

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Beijing, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) China criticized the Japanese government for failing to reflect on its past aggression and warned of recent actions by Japanese leaders related to the Yasukuni Shrine. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian questioned a speech delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a national ceremony commemorating those killed in the war.

Panama records over 5,000 dengue cases; children make up the majority

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:53

Panama City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) So far this year, Panama has recorded 5,318 cases of dengue, with the highest incidence among the underage population, according to a report released today by the Ministry of Health (Minsa).

Peter Thiel swaps AI for oil in Argentina

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Buenos Aires, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) US information technology tycoon Peter Thiel, who has settled in Argentina, has purchased nearly 1.2 million shares of Vista, a company that controls a significant portion of Vaca Muerta oil field.

Eight countries condemn Israel’s obstruction of ending war in Gaza

Published on: August 17, 2026
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Abu Dhabi, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan condemned Israel's rejection of the roadmap for fully implementing the plan to end the war in Gaza Strip.

Russia delivers humanitarian aid to Cuba

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:52

Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) A delegation from the Russian Civic Chamber donated humanitarian aid during a visit to Havana to support that country's population, the Russkiy Mir.ru channel reported.

Russia warns certain countries about arms shipments to Kyiv

Published on: August 17, 2026
11:52

Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) US arms shipments to Ukraine via Turkiye not only prolong the conflict but also undermine those countries' relations with Moscow, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed.

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