21 October 2026 Archives

Russian army makes significant gains in Zaporozhie region

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:55

Moscow, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The Russian army has launched an offensive against Nikolskoye, near Timoshivka in the Zaporozhie region—an area that had been captured the previous day—military expert Andrei Marochko reported.

Around 950,000 displaced Gazans face flooding risks

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:55

Gaza, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Around 950,000 displaced Palestinians in Gaza Strip, including more than 400,000 who face a high level of danger, are living in areas with a moderate to high risk of flooding, the United Nations warned as winter approaches.

Lula to mobilize supporters in Belo Horizonte

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:54

Brasilia, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President and reelection candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will lead a march in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais state, as the campaign enters its final stage ahead of the runoff.

China-US representatives discuss Taiwan issue

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:54

Beijing, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) China and the United States are currently engaged in discussions regarding their bilateral relations and the Taiwan issue, following a meeting held in this capital between representatives from both nations.

Iran conditions trust in US only if it fulfills its demands

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:53

Tehran, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf affirmed that the United States could regain Tehran's trust only if it meets the seven conditions Iran set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Cuba strengthens university ties with Russia

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:53

Holguin, Cuba, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Educators from this eastern Cuban province and the Siberian Federal University have strengthened scientific and academic alliances through mutual cooperation plans in computer science, artificial intelligence, and language learning.

Cubans residing in Panama call for a caravan on U.S. blockade

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:53

Panama City, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) — The Marti Association of Cubans Residing in Panama (AMCRP) has called for a motorcade—a caravan of vehicles—to take place on October 25, demanding an end to the blockade imposed on the island by the United States more than six decades ago.

Lula authorizes the disclosure of his bank, tax, and phone records

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:53

Brasilia, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has submitted an authorization to the Superior Electoral Court to open his bank, tax, and phone records—as well as those of his family.

Cuban Baseball: Granma reigns alone in the Eastern Zone

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:52

Havana, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) — The of Granma stands first in the Eastern Zone of the 65th National Baseball Series, following its win 8-3 over Holguin and the defeats of Santiago de Cuba and Ciego de Avila.

Continental Network denounces US harassment and coercion on Cuba

Published on: October 21, 2026
12:52

Buenos Aires, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) The Continental Network of Solidarity with Cuba and Just Causes affirmed that the threats against Cuba made by the government of US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, intensify harassment, coercion, and interference.

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October 21, 2026