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China dismisses US-led criticism of Panama Canal

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:38

Beijing, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) China rejected accusations from the United States and some Latin American countries regarding the Panama Canal, calling the criticism of its actions unfounded.

China calls for strengthening global governance at the UN

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:38

Beijing, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, defended multilateralism and global governance here.

Documentary “Fidel: The Untold Story” to premiere in Sri Lanka

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:22

Colombo, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The documentary "Fidel: The Untold Story" will premiere tomorrow at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies, as part of the activities commemorating the centennial of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, diplomatic sources reported.

Ethiopia and UN-Habitat discussed sustainable urbanization drive

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:22

Addis Ababa, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian State Minister of Finance for Economic Cooperation, Semereta Sewasew, met on Wednesday with UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Centeno Rossbach to discuss boosting sustainable and resilient urbanization in response to the rapid growth of the African nation.

Ukraine reinforces fortifications on border with Belarus

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:22

Kiev, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Ukraine is reinforcing fortifications on its border with Belarus, the spokesman for the State Border Service of the Kiev government, Andrei Demchenko, announced.

Russian Army takes control of Novodmitrovka in Sumi

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:21

Moscow, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Russian Northern Troop Group have taken control of the town of Novodmitrovka in the Ukrainian province of Sumi, the Ministry of Defense reported.

Strait of Hormuz closure strangles global shipping

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:21

London, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Global maritime trade is facing its biggest disruption in decades following the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Lavrov to attend BRICS ministerial meeting in India

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:21

Moscow, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the BRICS ministerial meeting scheduled for May 14 and 15 in New Delhi, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced.

ECA acknowledges Ethiopia’s actions in fighting climate change

Published on: April 29, 2026
19:21

Addis Ababa, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), praised Ethiopia's leadership and climate action, highlighting it as a model for African sustainable development, at an event that continues in this capital on Wednesday.

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