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Russian army takes control of settlements in Zaporizhzhia and Donestk

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Russian troops have extended their control to the settlement of Andreyevskaya Obshchina in Donetsk and Novosoloshino in the Zaporizhzhia province, the Ministry of Defense reported.

West plans to accuse Russia of supplying weapons to cartels

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) A Western country, in coordination with Ukraine, intends to accuse Russia of illegally supplying weapons to cartels and criminal groups in Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico, the Foreign Intelligence Service announced.

Two dead following explosion of loaded tanker in Dominican Republic

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:19

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Two people died following the explosion of a tanker truck loaded with diesel fuel on George Washington Avenue, along the Santo Domingo Malecón, authorities reported.

Russian Embassy denies deceiving Peruvians who enlisted in its troops

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:19

Lima, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Embassy of the Russian Federation denied that Peruvians who enlisted in that country's armed forces—11 of whom have died in the war with Ukraine—were deceived.

Irish soccer club launches jersey paying tribute to Cuba

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:19

Dublin, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Irish soccer club Bohemian FC has unveiled its 2026 third kit, designed in collaboration with the legendary British band Massive Attack—a tribute woven with threads of history and solidarity with the Cuban people.

Cuba Book Fair: A display of unity and brotherhood among peoples

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:18

Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The 34th Havana International Book Fair concluded with the participation of 33 countries from every continent, reaffirming the commitment of Cuba and its friends to this major literary event.

MPD calls expulsion of Cuban diplomats shameful

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:58

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Maximiliano Gomez Eastern Regional Committee of the Dominican Popular Movement (MPD) described as "shameful" the decision by Luis Abinader's government to request the departure of several members of the Cuban diplomatic mission and their families, without publicly explaining the reasons for the measure.

Erdogan calls for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Ankara, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for the prompt reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed his country's commitment to a peaceful solution to the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Israel intensifies attacks against several areas in southern Lebanon

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Beirut, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Israeli fighter jets launched an airstrike against the Wadi al-Hujair area in southern Lebanon, while ground forces intensified their movements and shelling in other locations in the region.

Erdogan highlights scope of Mecca Defense Agreement

Published on: August 17, 2026
12:57

Ankara, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the Mecca Defense Agreement, signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, represents a momentous shift and sends an important message to the world.

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