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Brazil weighs reciprocity after US visa revocation

Published on: August 6, 2026
09:01

Brasilia, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian government is considering applying reciprocal measures against the United States after the Donald Trump administration revoked the visa of the ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Viotti, local media reported.

Cuba eases vehicle legalization and acquisition processes

Published on: August 6, 2026
09:01

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is streamlining the legalization of assembled vehicles and easing processes for the import, transfer, and sale of cars, as part of the economic and social transformations the country is implementing.

Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea

Published on: August 6, 2026
09:01

Sanaa, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Yemen's Houthi movement affirmed that they attacked the Saudi oil tanker Wafa with several ballistic missiles in the northern Red Sea, off the coast of the city of Yanbu. The movement's military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, stated in a televised address that the missiles accurately struck the vessel, although he did not provide information on possible damage or casualties.

China decries attempt to dissolve party in Taiwan

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:57

Beijing, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Mainland China decried the attempt by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s authorities to forcibly dissolve a pro-reunification party in Taiwan.

DPRK denounces growing military threat from Japan

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:57

Pyongyang, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Kim Yo-jong, a department director of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK)'s Central Committee, described Japan's growing preventive strike capability as a grave threat, prone to disrupting international peace.

Biodegradable cosmetic face masks developed in Russia

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Moscow, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at South Ural State University in Russia have developed a biodegradable base for cosmetic face masks, the multinational channel TVBrics reported.

Uzbekistan launches first Earth remote sensing satellite

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Tashkent, August 5 (Prensa Latina) Uzbekistan has placed its first national Earth remote sensing satellite, Samarkand-2028, into orbit; the satellite was launched in collaboration with the People's Republic of China, the space agency Uzbekosmos reported today.

Potential of Russia and Brazil in maritime technologies highlighted

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Moscow, August 5 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Brazil possess significant potential for the joint development of advanced maritime technologies—including robotics as well as unmanned and autonomous systems—stated Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev.

BRICS statistical experts to strengthen dialogue and cooperation

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

New Delhi, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) BRICS heads of the National Statistical Offices (NSOs) agreed, through ongoing dialogue, to strengthen cooperation in the sector among the member nations.

Nicaragua records 97.8 percent employment rate in June

Published on: August 5, 2026
11:56

Managua, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's net employment rate reached 97.8 percent last June—0.6 percentage points higher than the same month the previous year—local media report.

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