Havana, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez today congratulated the party, government and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of the birth of the leader, Kim Jong Il.

Cairo, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, reiterated today his rejection to the displacement of the population of the Gaza Strip and insisted on the maintenance of the truce and the creation of a Palestinian state.

Ramallah, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) At least 560 members of the sports movement were killed during the Israeli war campaign against the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Palestinian Olympic Committee (POC) denounces today.

Ramallah, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Three Palestinian policemen were killed today in the southern Gaza Strip after an Israeli air strike, despite the truce in force in the territory since last January 19.

Montreal, Canada, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Ice field hockey lovers are enjoying these days the return of NHL players to the international arena in Canada, a celebration steeped in political overtones due to Donald Trump's intentions towards the neighboring country.

Addis Ababa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 38th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) will conclude today, after discussing issues on peace and security, climate change, and health, among other items.

Beirut, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) today demanded the government to take serious measures to prevent Israel from imposing its dictates and violating national sovereignty. Through a statement, the political and military movement also demanded the Lebanese cabinet to reverse its decision to ban Iranian planes from landing at the capital's Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Shanghai, China Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The world's first floating oil production, storage and offloading vessel capable of capturing and storing carbon is about to become operational in China today.

Havana, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The outstanding Cuban baseball professor and coach Armando Ferrer Ruz, director of the Matanzas team in the National Series, remains hospitalized today, at the Hermanos Ameijeiras hospital, in serious condition and with a reserved prognosis.

Vatican City, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis was admitted today to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome for tests and medical treatment due to bronchitis, according to a press release.