18 August 2026 Archives

Turkiye: Israel uses humanitarian aid as a weapon against Gaza

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:32

Ankara, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Emre Kaya, vice president of the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), revealed that Israel continues to use humanitarian aid as a weapon against the Palestinian population in aquí Gaza Strip.

Israel launches eight attacks on Syrian military airport in Idlib

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Damascus, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Israeli fighter jets launched eight airstrikes against the runway of the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria's Idlib province, causing material damage, a military source reported.

UN considers Palestinian protection urgent

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The UN reiterated that the protection of the Palestinian civilian population is urgent and warned about the situation in Qusra (West Bank), invaded by Israeli settlers after a group of radicals entered the occupied territory.

Brazil condemns attack on Senate candidate

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Brasilia, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) condemned the attack on Senate candidate Marina Silva during a campaign event in the state of Sao Paulo and demanded respect for democracy.

Agricultural trade between Russia and China on the rise

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Moscow, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Mutual agricultural trade between Russia and China, from January to July 2026, increased by more than a third equal to the previous year, Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut reported.

Death toll rises to over 300 after earthquake in Colombia

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Bogota, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The number of deaths following the earthquake that struck Colombia has risen to 304, with 4,548 injured, 426 missing, and 356 rescued, according to an official source.

Pakistan assumes presidency of UN Conference on Disarmament

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:31

Islamabad, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland, reflecting international confidence in its commitment to multilateral arms control.

Ortega highlights peace as key to Nicaragua’s development

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Managua, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Co-President Daniel Ortega highlighted the benefits of currently living in peace and affirmed that wars only lead to destruction, death, and suffering.

Chile-Argentina border pass reopens after prolonged closure

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Santiago, Chile, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Los Libertadores International Pass, one of the main land corridors for trade and passenger traffic between Chile and Argentina, is gradually re opening.

Argentina: University professors on strike for education funding

Published on: August 18, 2026
16:30

Buenos Aires, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Professors and non-teaching staff at Argentina's public universities are intensifying their protest against the government, demanding compliance with the University Funding Law and a salary increase.

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