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UNESCO representative in Cuba calls for solidarity

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:56

Havana, February 18 (Prensa Latina) The director of the UNESCO regional office in Cuba, Anne Lemaitre, called on international organizations to show solidarity with this Caribbean nation, especially in the education sector.

Turkiye rejects any military intervention against Iran

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:52

Autor Ankara, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his country's opposition to any military intervention against Iran and warned that a new war in the region would only exacerbate instability in the Middle East.

Italy registers increase in exports and imports

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:46

Rome, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) In December 2025, Italy registered positive results in its foreign trade, with a monthly increase of 0,3% in exports, as well as 0,1 percentage points in imports, according to a report released.

Cuba reaffirms zero tolerance policy on drug trafficking

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:44

Havana, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government reiterated its stance against illicit drug trafficking and strongly denied producing, storing, or facilitating the transit of these substances, according to local media reports.

President Diaz-Canel highlights meeting with Argentine party leader

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:43

Havana, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban media outlets featured prominently the meeting in Havana between President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Juan Grabois, leader of the Patria Grande party in Argentina.

Italian workers reaffirm support for Cuba amid US pressure

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:40

Rome, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Base Trade Unions (USB), one of Italy's main labor unions, sent a message of solidarity to the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) in response to the intensification of the US blockade against Cuba.

Djibouti’s National Assembly reiterates unwavering support for Cuba

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:39

Djibouti, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The President of Djibouti's National Assembly, Dileita Mohamed Dileita, conveyed to his Cuban counterpart, Esteban Lazo Hernandez, and to high-ranking officials of the Caribbean island the African nation's unwavering support and solidarity.

Nicaragua’s capital completes public transportation fleet renewal

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:37

Managua, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's capital city now boasts a complete renewal of its public transportation fleet, having gone from 900 obsolete units in 2007 to 1,164 modern buses, an official from the sector reported.

Nearly 100 civilians killed in clashes between armed groups in DRC

Published on: February 18, 2026
09:35

Kinshasa, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Nearly one hundred civilians died in January in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to clashes between armed groups in North Kivu province, Actualite.CD reported.

Ethiopia confirms success of Italy-Africa and AU summits

Published on: February 17, 2026
12:16

Addis Ababa, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Foreign Affairs State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye reaffirmed on Tuesday the success of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly and the 2nd Italy-Africa Summit recently held in this capital.

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