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Araghchi proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, points at US duties

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:44

Baghdad, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has presented the United States with a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and normalize maritime traffic, adding that the final decision now rests with Washington.

Cuba calls for a fairer international order to put an end to poverty

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called for the creation of a new international order—fair, equitable, and democratic—that fosters the common good and prosperity for all people, on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Cuban President urges improvement of management methods

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized the need to refine management methods and styles in light of the current situation.

Cuban Baseball: Granma and Sancti Spiritus win, storm the top

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The teams of Granma and Sancti Spiritus won and stormed the top of the Eastern standings in the 65th National Baseball Series.

“Cacerolazo” protest against Flavio Bolsonaro echoes across Brazil

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:22

Brasilia, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) A *cacerolazo*—a protest involving the banging of pots and pans—directed at presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was heard in Brasilia and other cities minutes before his interview with TV Globo began.

Russia’s Northern Sea Route to increase shipments

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:21

Moscow, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Northern Sea Route (NSR) will increase goods supply to 40 million tons in 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak affirmed.

Belarus opens embassies in DPRK and Myanmar

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:21

Minsk, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Belarus opened embassies in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Myanmar, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry's press service reported.

Russia and India complete naval phase of Indra 2026 exercises

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:21

Moscow, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Russian and Indian naval forces conducted joint artillery firing exercises as part of the Indra 2026 military maneuvers, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

Guatemala and Mexico plan Binational Commission meeting for Nov 27

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:20

Guatemala City, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala and Mexico are preparing the 13th Plenary Meeting of their Binational Commission, scheduled for November 27 in Mexico City, where the two nations will follow up on several issues.

China marks anti-poverty day amid social progress

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:20

Beijing, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) China observes National Poverty Eradication Day following the 2021 declaration that absolute poverty had been wiped out in the country.

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