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Russia attacked Ukrainian ports and energy facilities

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:44

Moscow, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces launched another wave of attacks against energy facilities, port infrastructure, and vessels used by the Ukrainian military, the Ministry of Defense announced.

Argentina’s retail sales show cumulative 2.1 percent drop

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:43

Buenos Aires, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Retail sales by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina rose 0.3 percent year-on-year in September, although they fell 1.2 percent compared to August and show a cumulative decline of 2.1 percent for the year to date.

Italian NGO Nexus to continue supporting Cuba

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:30

Havana (Prensa Latina) Salvatore Barbera, president of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Nexus ETS, affirmed that the foundation will continue providing aid to the Cuban people in the face of aggression from the United States.

Chilean President’s disapproval reaches highest level

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:30

Santiago, Chile, Oct. 5 (Prensa Latina) Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast has recorded his highest disapproval rating since taking office seven months ago, according to a poll, which places opposition to his administration at 63 percent.

Russia seeks to prevent blows to its economy through attacks

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:30

Moscow, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The intensification of Russian attacks on military targets in Ukraine aimed at minimizing the possibility of damage to the Eurasian nation's economy, stated diplomat Rodion Miroshnik.

French film festival in Havana invites movie goers

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:29

Havana, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The highly anticipated French film festival, running from October 22 to November 4, will launch a showcase of French cinema—the largest exhibition of its latest films and classics outside of France.

Syria describes Israeli excavations in Golan as a violation

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:29

Damascus, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Syria condemned on Monday the excavation works Israel conducts near the separation line with the occupied Syrian Golan, describing it as a "flagrant violation" of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement.

Iran’s oil minister resigns

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:14

Tehran, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, and President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted it, Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy head of communications in the president's office, reported on Monday.

Cubans in Nicaragua know about investment opportunities on the island

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:14

Managua, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Cuban community in Nicaragua met with officials from the Cuban Embassy to learn about the economic transformations the island's government is boosting.

Spain heads to polls: Sanchez calls early elections

Published on: October 5, 2026
12:14

Madrid, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday called for early elections for November 29, after dissolving the Cortes Generales (Parliament).

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