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Unemployment rises again in Chile, nearing double digits

Published on: October 29, 2026
11:29

Santiago, Chile, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Chile’s National Statistics Institute (INE) reported that unemployment increased during the rolling quarter from July to September, reaching 9,8%—now very close to the double-digit mark.

Somali army claims to have eliminated high-ranking Islamist leader

Published on: October 29, 2026
11:28

Mogadishu, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The Somali government announced the death of a senior Al-Shabaab finance official during a recent operation in the Lower Shabelle region, near the capital, it was reported here.

Oil platform sinking in Gabon leaves three dead

Published on: October 29, 2026
11:28

BLibreville, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The Gabonese Navy confirmed that three people have died following the sinking of an oil platform off the country's coast.

China stands firmly with Cuba, again demanding an end to US blockade

Published on: October 29, 2026
11:14

Beijing, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) China reaffirmed its support for Cuba, defending its sovereignty and national dignity, and demanded that the United States ends the economic, commercial, and financial blockade it has maintained against the island for 64 years.

Russia rules out EU participation in trilateral talks on Ukraine

Published on: October 29, 2026
11:14

Moscow, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov ruled out any participation by the European Union (EU) in trilateral talks regarding Ukraine.

Argentine solidarity groups celebrate Cuba’s victory at UN

Published on: October 29, 2026
11:14

Buenos Aires, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MASCuba) celebrated that 130 countries have rejected at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), for the 34th consecutive time, the blockade that the United States has imposed on the island since 1962.

Hezbollah demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory

Published on: October 29, 2026
10:13

Beirut, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Lebanese Resistance Movement (Hezbollah) Secretary General Naim Qassem affirmed that it makes no difference to the movement who governs Israel, warning that the country must withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory.

Colombian Solidarity Movement celebrates Cuba’s victory at UN

Published on: October 29, 2026
10:12

Bogota, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Movement of Solidarity with Cuba celebrated the island’s diplomatic victory at the United Nations General Assembly UNGA), following support received in its struggle against the United States-imposed blockade.

Iran announces it shot down a US-made drone on Hormuz Strait

Published on: October 29, 2026
10:12

Tehran, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Iran announced that it shot down a US MQ-1 drone in the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported.

Cuba at UN against US blockade: We remain majority

Published on: October 29, 2026
10:11

New York, Oct 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba shone once again at the United Nations, fearless and confident that the truth remains on the side of its righteous demand: an end to the United States blockade.

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