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China and UN train African countries in small arms control

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Beijing, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) China and the United Nations opened on Tuesday a training course on small and light weapons control for African countries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reported.

Putin extends permission to foreigners to pay for gas in rubles

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday extending permission for foreign companies to pay for Russian gas in rubles, and not only through Gazprombank.

Three children die in a mine explosion in Syria

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:22

Damascus, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Three children lost their lives today after a mine explosion in the town of Al-Sukhnah, in the central Syrian province of Homs.

Iran and US reach agreement to halt war

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:02

Tehran, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The United States and Iran announced the achievement of an agreement for the immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the opening of a new stage of negotiations aimed at reaching a definitive settlement.

Russia to approve in 2026 two vaccines to treat brain tumors

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:35

Moscow, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Russian Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) chief Veronika Skvortsova announced that two vaccines for the treatment of glioblastoma, one of the most common brain tumors, could receive authorization in 2026.

FAO warns of risks to global food security

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:33

Rome, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), warned, in a statement released on Tuesday, of risks to global food security due to the current crisis in the Middle East.

Oil prices fall amid slowdown fears

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:32

London, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Oil prices showed a marked decline today, pressured by mixed data from the world's major economies.

Syria and Jordan restrict air traffic after regional escalation

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:19

Damascus, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Syrian and Jordanian authorities adopted on Monday measures to restrict air traffic following the launch of Iranian missiles against Israel, amid a new escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Kim Jong-un welcomes Xi Jinping to DPRK

Published on: June 9, 2026
14:19

Pyongyang, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping participated on Monday in an official welcoming ceremony hosted by Kim Jong-un, Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Jordan sends fifth humanitarian aid convoy to Lebanon

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:47

Amman, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Jordan sent a new humanitarian aid convoy to Lebanon, the fifth since last March, in coordination with national and international organizations and with logistical support from Syrian authorities.

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