17 August 2026 Archives

Lack of gender parity in Chilean cabinet criticized

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Santiago, Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Chilean political circles have raised concerns regarding the lack of gender parity in the ministerial cabinet, where only eight of the 24 portfolios are headed by women.

French Greens launch campaign to unify Left in elections

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Paris, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Green Party National Secretary Marine Tondelier launched a call to unify the Left in France ahead of the presidential elections on April 18, local press stated.

Science and Innovation: The Cuban factor against the US oil blockade

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Small Cuba—a socialist nation of men and women of science—views technological innovation as a key to defeating the criminal and genocidal oil blockade imposed by the United States government.

Cuban and Mexican rectors boost University cooperation

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The University of Cienfuegos and the Autonomous University of Queretaro (UAQ) are strengthening ties to foster joint research and doctoral training during an official visit to Mexico.

Russian army took two more villages in a single day in Donbas

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:17

Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian army units participating in the special military operation in Ukraine took control of two other settlements in a single day, the Defense Ministry informed.

Noboa visits China focused on commercial cooperation

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:16

Beijing, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa arrived in this capitales to begin an eight-day state visit, the first he has made to China since he took office.

Iran decries Israeli strikes on Lebanon and criticizes UN inaction

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:16

Tehran, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Iran decried the recent Israeli strikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, denouncing what it described as the silence and inaction of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in the face of those actions.

Panama Canal marks 112 years of more efficient operations

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:16

Panama City, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Panama Canal marked 112 years of operations with solid performance, even as it faces a water crisis caused by the El Nino climate event, which continues to affect the country.

Lula launches campaign in historic setting of his political origins

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:16

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially launches his reelection campaign with an event at the 1 de Maio Stadium in Sao Bernardo do Campo, a symbol of his union and political career.

Cuban players make debut in Chinese Professional League

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:13

Beijing, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban baseball players Yasiel Gonzalez and Jose Norona made their debut in the Chinese Professional League (CPB) during their team's—the Xiamen Dolphins—9-5 victory over the Shanghai Orcas.

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