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Cuban President denounces energy blockade as collective punishment

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:52

Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the oil blockade imposed by the United States as an "unbearable collective punishment" against the people, amidst a global context marked by the rise of neo-fascism and a crisis of international legality.

Diaz-Canel: Economic transformations are Cuba’s sovereign decision

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:51

Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated at the closing of the seventh ordinary session of the National Assembly of People's Power that the approved economic and social transformations are the result of a sovereign decision by Cuba.

Cuba reaffirms commitment to social justice

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:51

Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated that economic efficiency must serve social justice—a principle that encapsulates the essence of the Revolution and its commitment to the people.

Vietnam: FM says ASEAN needs to shape regional future proactively

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:51

Hanoi, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed on Friday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to strengthen its power and self-reliance and proactively contribute to shaping the regional future.

Xi Jinping calls for accelerating modernization of Chinese Army

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:51

Beijing, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored the need to accelerate the modernization of national defense and the armed forces during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), according to an official statement.

Russia to assist Belarus in case of border incidents

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:50

Moscow, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Moscow will assist Minsk in the face of possible provocations on its border with Ukraine or other hostile countries, Russian Ambassador to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Viktor Vasilyev, said.

China reiterates call on US to cease coercion on Cuba

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:50

Beijing, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) China called on the United States to put an end to threats of using force against Cuba and end all unilateral sanctions imposed on the island, following reports of an alleged military action plan by Washington.

Africa: Cuba highlights importance of values for a shared future

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:50

Addis Ababa, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba highlighted the importance of solidarity, dignity, resilience, respect, and hospitality as pillars for building a shared future, during the World Public Summit Africa held in Ethiopia, Prensa Latina reported.

Italian city of Savona approves a motion of support for Cuba

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:49

Rome, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The City Council of Savona, in the northern region of Liguria, approved a resolution supporting Cuba and condemning the criminal US blockade against the island, a spokesperson said.

Japan launches National Intelligence Bureau

Published on: August 1, 2026
17:49

Tokyo, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Japan launched its new National Intelligence Bureau, a key agency in the security strategy promoted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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