15 October 2026 Archives

Yemen asks UN for urgent action to lift Houthi’s siege of Taiz

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:29

Aden, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Yemen urged the United Nations and the Security Council on Thursday to take urgent measures to end the siege imposed by the Houthi movement on the southwest city of Taiz.

Zelensky rejects calls to resign and hold presidential elections

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:29

Kyiv, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected calls to resign and said holding presidential elections in his country is impossible, he affirmed in an interview with British presenter Piers Morgan on Thursday.

FAO forum focuses on science, water, and sustainable investment

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:29

Rome, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The relationship between science and innovation, sustainable water management, and investments to transform agrifood systems are among the priorities of Thursday’s agenda at the World Food Forum (WFF) 2026, taking place in this capital.

Iran combines war and negotiation to achieve its goals

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:14

Tehran, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf affirmed that his country resorted to both military confrontation and negotiations to achieve its domestic goals.

Mexico and EU open new health cooperation stage

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:14

Mexico City, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Mexico and the European Union (EU) have entered a new health cooperation stage, after agreeing to strengthen collaboration on disease prevention, pandemic preparedness, and access to medicines.

Chile: ECLAC forecasts a positive outlook for regional trade in 2026

Published on: October 15, 2026
10:14

Santiago, Chile, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will launch the report "International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2026" at its headquarters in this capital, forecasting positive results for the year.

Venezuelan movement calls women for solidarity with Cilia Flores

Published on: October 15, 2026
09:59

Caracas, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The "Cilia Flores for Peace" Movement has called on women worldwide to express solidarity with the Venezuelan legislator and First Lady, who is turning 70 while held in a New York prison.

Brazilian unions celebrate end of 6×1 work schedule

Published on: October 15, 2026
09:58

Brasilia, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian unions are celebrating the Senate's approval of a Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC 221/2019) to put an end to the 6x1 work schedule, consisting of six consecutive days of work followed by one day of rest, while managerial entities reiterate their opposition to the measure.

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October 15, 2026