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Saudi Arabia upset by the negative reaction to US war against Iran

Published on: July 2, 2026
18:58

Tel Aviv, jul 2 (Prensa Latina) The negative reaction in the Levant to the US war against Iran displeased Saudi Arabia for which Washington is considering withdrawing its troops from the kingdom, states today the daily Times of Israel.

Italy honors legendary Cuban volleyball player Yoel Despaigne

Published on: July 2, 2026
18:57

Rome, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Legendary Cuban athlete Yoel Despaigne, whose career is being recognized with his induction into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, was honored in Italy during a ceremony held at his country's Embassy in this capital.

Italian airline NEOS expands flights to Cuba with Rome–Holguin route

Published on: July 2, 2026
18:57

Rome, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Italian airline NEOS has expanded its flights to Cuba by inaugurating the new Rome–Holguin route from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, in the presence of Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, Raffaello Biselli, Advisor for Productive Activities of the Municipality of Fiumicino, and NEOS Commercial Director Aldo Sarnataro.

To Lam urges Ho Chi Minh City to become a strategic megacity

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:33

Hanoi, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Communist Party of Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam urged on Thursday to make Ho Chi Minh City a strategic, multicentric, and multipolar megacity with regional and international competitiveness.

Tribute in Italy to legendary Cuban volleyball player Yoel Despaigne

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:33

Rome, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Legendary Cuban athlete Yoel Despaigne—whose career is being honored with his induction into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame—was celebrated in Italy during a ceremony held at his country's embassy in Rome.

Nicaragua inaugurates fifth section of Pacific coast highway

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:32

Managua, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MTI) is set to inaugurate the fifth section of the coastal highway along the Pacific seaboard—a strategic project aimed at boosting tourism, production, and trade.

Russia launches massive retaliatory strike on Ukraine

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:32

Moscow, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Russia launched a massive retaliatory strike on Ukrainian military and energy industry facilities in Kyiv and the surrounding region, as well as military airfields, the Defense Ministry informed.

Brazil rejects US tariffs and defends the Pix system

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:32

Brasilia, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Brazil has rejected the United States' proposal to impose 25 percent tariffs on its exports and denied that the Pix payment system discriminates against foreign companies.

China: FM begins European tour amid trade tensions

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:32

Beijing, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi vengan otros a tour of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway to strengthen bilateral ties amid trade tensions between Beijing and the European Union (EU).

Ebrard to provide details on USMCA meeting

Published on: July 2, 2026
10:31

Mexico City, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will provide details on a meeting with representatives from Canada and the US, the latter of which refused to extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for 16 years.

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