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Russian army tightens encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:11

Moscow, Sept. 20 (Prensa Latina) The Russian "North" troop grouping in the Ukrainian province of Kharkiv continued to tighten the encirclement of trapped Ukrainian units and expand the outer zone of control, the Ministry of Defense reported.

Uruguay asserts Gardel’s birthplace; Argentina raises objections

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:11

Montevideo, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Chamber of Representatives unanimously approved a bill designating December 11 as Carlos Gardel's Birthday—a move that has drove to Argentina's

Argentina boosts 1st Fidel Castro Ruz International Brigade

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:10

Buenos Aires, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Argentines in solidarity with Cuba are actively boosting participation in the 1st Fidel Castro Ruz International Brigade, organized to honor the centenary of his birth and to show the Cuban people that they are not alone.

Cuban Martinez reaches 40 saves in Japanese baseball

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:10

Tokyo, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban closer Raidel Martinñez has reached 40 saves in the current Japanese baseball season.

Lebanon denounces Israeli attack on rescue workers in Nabatieh

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:10

Beirut, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Israeli forces attacked ambulance teams in the Nabatieh Governorate and set fire to homes in Tyre, amidst bombardments and demolition operations in several areas of southern Lebanon, the National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Song by Chilean Victor Jara nominated for Latin Grammy

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:10

Santiago, Chile, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The song "Deja la vida volar" by Chilean artist Victor Jara, performed by Manuel Garcia, has been nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Best Music for Visual Media category.

Costa Rican political party condemns severing of ties with Cuba

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:10

San Jose, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica's Popular Vanguard Party (PVP) condemned the decision by Laura Fernandez's government to sever diplomatic relations with Cuba—a stance the Caribbean island labeled an act of subservience to the United States.

Pope Leo XIV calls for international solidarity regarding the crisis

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:10

Vatican City, Sept 20 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to respond to the severe humanitarian crisis affecting various parts of Somalia, speaking after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.

Italy demands EU measures to lower gas and electricity prices

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:08

Rome, Sept 20 (Prensa Latina) Italy called on the European Union (EU) for a response to lower high gas and electricity prices, while the government in Rome considers support measures for businesses without waiting for authorization from Brussels.

Voter turnout in Russian parliamentary elections reaches 45%

Published on: September 24, 2026
16:08

Moscow, Sept 20 (Prensa Latina) Voter turnout in Russia's legislative elections reached 45% as the last of the three voting days began, the Central Election Commission (CEC) announced.

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