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Israel bombs southern Lebanon despite agreement with Beirut

Published on: July 1, 2026
17:03

Beirut, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Israeli aircraft and artillery attacked several areas in southern Lebanon, in a further violation of the framework agreement recently signed between Beirut and Tel Aviv under US mediation.

Egypt condemns Israeli bombing of southern Syria

Published on: July 1, 2026
17:03

Cairo, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli artillery and air bombardment of southern Syria as a flagrant violation of international law.

First Palestinian children arrive in Spain for treatment

Published on: July 1, 2026
17:03

Madrid, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The first 20 Palestinian children, out of a total of 101, arrived in Spain from the Gaza Strip to receive medical treatment.

Uruguayan government presents accountability report to Parliament

Published on: July 1, 2026
17:03

Montevideo, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Parliament receives the Accountability Bill agreed upon by the Executive Branch, which establishes as priorities child welfare, security, and assistance to people experiencing homelessness.

Afro-Bolivian Saya receives UNESCO nomination support

Published on: July 1, 2026
17:03

La Paz, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The Afro-Bolivian Saya, as a living cultural and artistic expression, has the support of the La Paz Departmental Government in its nomination as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a representative of the departmental Executive confirmed.

Uruguay takes on MERCOSUR pro tempore presidency

Published on: July 1, 2026
11:29

President Yamandu Orsi will assume the presidency of the integrationist bloc from his Paraguayan counterpart, Santiago Pena.

Cuba hosts Int’l Congress on Protection of Cultural Heritage

Published on: June 30, 2026
12:50

Havana, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) The conservation and care of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, as well as natural heritage, will be the focus of the 2nd International Congress on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, which opens in Havana.

Bachelet to present her program at UN Security Council

Published on: June 30, 2026
12:46

Santiago, Chile, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Former Chilean President and candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Michelle Bachelet, will present her program to the 15 members of the Security Council in a private session.

Group of Cuban healthcare workers to return from Guatemala

Published on: June 30, 2026
12:44

Guatemala City, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) A group of 58 healthcare workers will return to Cuba after completing their mission in remote areas, such as Fray Bartolome de las Casas, in the Alta Verapaz department of Guatemala.

China and EU hold trade and investment talks

Published on: June 30, 2026
12:42

Beijing, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) China and the European Union (EU) held the first meeting of the consultation mechanism on trade and investment to strengthen dialogue and boost more balanced economic relations, an official source reported on Tuesday.

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