17 August 2026 Archives

Russia and Brazil could jointly build river vessels

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Kirill Toporov, Deputy Head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), stated that his organization is ready to participate in developing river transport in the Amazon region.

Russia to toughen actions against Ukraine, Lavrov announces

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Russia plans to act more forcefully to put an end to Western support for the Ukrainian army without resorting to Kyiv's terrorist methods, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

Dominican Republic records 1,042 infant deaths in eight months

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Santo Domingo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic reported 1,042 infant deaths during the first 30 weeks of 2026, a figure representing a slight decrease compared to the 1,134 deaths recorded during the same period last year.

National Ballet of Cuba to honor Fidel Castro’s centenary

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:10

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) will perform at the National Theater's Avellaneda Hall in tribute to the centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro (born August 13), a figure who received affection from across the globe.

Cuba reiterates condemnation of US policy of maximum suffocation

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:09

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reiterated his condemnation of the policy of maximum pressure and economic suffocation implemented by the United States government against his country.

Death toll from Colombian earthquake rises to 288,the government says

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:09

Bogota, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The powerful earthquake that struck Colombia has left 288 dead, 4,018 injured, 202 missing, and 354 rescued, according to government figures.

Cubans in Nicaragua reaffirm commitment to Fidel Castro’s legacy

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:09

Managua, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The patriotic community of Cubans residing in Nicaragua reaffirmed their commitment to the political and revolutionary legacy of Fidel Castro, and highlighted the resilience of the Cuban people in the face of external pressures.

Angola reinforces surveillance due to persistent Mpox

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:09

Luanda, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Angola is reinforcing epidemiological surveillance at points of entry into the country and raising the alert level in health centers due to the persistence of Mpox, which has already registered 289 confirmed cases and 505 suspected cases.

China condemns Japanese leaders’ tributes at Yasukuni Shrine

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:08

Beijing, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) China strongly condemned Japanese acts of homage at the Yasukuni Shrine and lodged a protest following the offering by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visits by Cabinet members.

Russian army takes Ribalskoe Village in Zaporizhzhia

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:08

Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Russian Troop Group East have taken control of the settlement of Ribalskoe in the Zaporizhzhia region, the Ministry of Defense reported.

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