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Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his call for peace in the Middle East

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Vatican City, March 18 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed his call for peace in the Middle East, where Israel's aggression against Lebanon and the war against Iran, initiated after Zionist and US attacks, have intensified.

Colombia: CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum opens sessions

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Bogota, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The High-Level Forum between Africa and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) open sessions on Wednesday in this capital aimed at strengthening ties to enhance bi-regional exchange and dialogue.

President of Uruguay’s FA travels to Cuba on a solidarity mission

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Montevideo, March 18 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Broad Front (FA), Fernando Pereira, is leading a delegation from Uruguay's ruling coalition that is traveling on a solidarity mission to Cuba.

LADC to perform Alas

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Havana, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba (LADC) is rehearsing its show "Alas" (Wings) for its performance at Teatro Nacional de Cuba's Avellaneda hall on March 21-22, with a renewed cast and live music.

Italy: a UN mission is necessary for security in the Strait of Hormuz

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Rome, March 18 (Prensa Latina) Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that his government agrees on the need to guarantee navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but believes that this task falls to the United Nations, according to a report published.

Pakistan and Iran maintain smooth flow of bilateral trade

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Islamabad, March 18 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan's ambassador to Iran, Mudassir Ali Tipu, expressed gratitude to Tehran for ensuring the smooth flow of transit trade between the two countries despite the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel.

Azerbaijan sends more humanitarian aid to Iran

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Baku, March 18 (Prensa Latina) Azerbaijan delivered an additional 82 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the APA news agency reported.

Russian army takes control of Alexandrovka in Donetsk

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Moscow, March 18 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Russian Western Troop Group, participating in the special military operation against the Ukrainian Army, extended their control to Alexandrovka, in Donetsk, the Ministry of Defense announced today.

China rejects Taipei’s comments on colonial past with Japan

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Beijing, March 18 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the statements of Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te, who claimed that Japan's colonization of the island was aimed at promoting the "Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere."

Mexico and US hold first round of USMCA talks

Published on: March 24, 2026
11:03

Mexico City, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) Mexico holds on Wednesday the first round of talks with the United States regarding the review of the USMCA, focus on the agreement's continuation and the elimination of tariffs by its neighbor.

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