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Addis Ababa and UN-Habitat boost urban development

Published on: October 27, 2026
12:59

Addis Ababa, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The Addis Ababa Municipal Administration and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) signed a cooperation agreement to speed up sustainable urban development, Fana Media Corporation reported.

High turnout recorded in Israeli elections

Published on: October 27, 2026
12:29

Tel Aviv, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Voter turnout in Israel’s general elections reached 16,6% during the first three hours of voting—the highest figure for that period since 1981—the newspaper Yediot Aharonot reported.

At least six injured following an explosion in Cucuta, Colombia

Published on: October 27, 2026
12:29

Bogota, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) At least six people were injured following an explosive attack in Cucuta, the capital of the department of Norte de Santander in northeastern Colombia, according to local media reports.

UN Commission accuses Israel of extermination in the West Bank

Published on: October 27, 2026
12:29

United Nations, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) An independent UN commission of inquiry has accused Israel of continuing to commit crimes against humanity—including extermination—against the Palestinian population in the West Bank.

Environmentalists worldwide see Lula’s victory as a relief

Published on: October 27, 2026
12:15

Geneva, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Environmentalists around the world view the reelection of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) as a much-needed relief for the rainforest and the other extraordinary ecosystems of this South American nation.

Russian forces strike Ukrainian logistics center in Kharkiv

Published on: October 27, 2026
12:14

Moscow, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces struck with high-precision weaponry and drones a Ukrainian army logistics center in the Kharkiv region, the Defense Ministry reported.

Nicaragua and Russia hold pharmaceutical congress

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:59

Managua, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) The 10th Nicaragua-Russia International Pharmaceutical Congress opens to strengthen bilateral cooperation in producing and accessing medicines, vaccines, and advanced medical technologies.

UN warns of violence against children in conflict zones

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:59

United Nations, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Despite the development of protection mechanisms, violence against children in conflict zones has reached unprecedented levels, the United Nations (UN) has warned.

Ethiopia calls for equitable use of transboundary water resources

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:59

Addis Ababa, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia has called for stronger regional cooperation and equitable use of transboundary water resources, highlighting "hydro-diplomacy" as a way toward integration, during the 3rd Water and Energy Week, which continues in this cityu7.

China and 25 countries sign UN convention to facilitate global trade

Published on: October 27, 2026
11:59

Beijing, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) China and 25 other countries signed the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents to facilitate financing cross-border trade, local media reported.

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