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NGO accuses Israel of increasing repression against Palestinian women

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:47

Ramallah, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) accused Israel of increasing the number of arrests of women in the occupied West Bank and stated that at least 95 women are currently imprisoned in that country.

China and UN train African countries in small arms control

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:47

Beijing, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) China and the United Nations opened on Tuesday a training course on small and light weapons control for African countries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reported.

Putin extends permission to foreigners to pay for gas in rubles

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:47

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday extending permission for foreign companies to pay for Russian gas in rubles, and not only through Gazprombank.

Tax cuts purchases abroad via website by Uruguayans

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:46

Montevideo, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayans today buy less online abroad, a consequence associated with the collection of value added tax (VAT) that began to be applied in May.

Delegations from 14 nations to attend Russia-ASEAN Summit

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:46

Moscow, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) An estimated 14 foreign delegations are arriving in Kazan to participate in the Russia-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Three children die in a mine explosion in Syria

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:46

Damascus, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Three children lost their lives today after a mine explosion in the town of Al-Sukhnah, in the central Syrian province of Homs.

Brazil’s STF opens trial against former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:46

Brasilia, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) begins on Tuesday the trial against former congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, accused of boosting actions from the United States to pressure national authorities and influence proceedings related to the coup plot.

Portuguese economy resists external pressure

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:46

Lisbon, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The Portuguese economy is maintaining its momentum at the halfway point of the year, according to the June economic bulletin presented by the Bank of Portugal (BdP).

First Iranian ship passes through US naval blockade zone

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:46

Istanbul, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) The first Iranian ships sailed without incident through the area where the United States had maintained a naval blockade, following the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran to end hostilities, the Iranian news agency Fars reported.

Brazil’s Senate analyzes bill to create Sports University

Published on: June 18, 2026
10:45

Brasilia, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's Federal Senate will analyze a bill to create the Federal Sports University (UFEsporte), an initiative promoted by the Executive Branch to strengthen teaching, research, and innovation in this area.

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