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Tensions escalate in the Korean peninsula

Published on: September 23, 2022
09:34

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Seoul, Sep 23 (Prensa Latina) Tensions continue to escalate on the Korean Peninsula with the arrival of a US aircraft carrier to the Republic of Korea to join intimidating maneuvers against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Chinese army conducts more drills in Yellow Sea

Published on: August 17, 2022
12:18

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Beijing, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China conducted another round of military drills in the Yellow Sea, in the context of maneuvers that started in other maritime areas this week.

Pelosi criticized for inflaming China-US tensions

Published on: August 5, 2022
17:45

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Defenders and activists for social rights in the United States on Friday lashed out at the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi for rising tensions between Washington and Beijing after her potential visit to Taiwan.

China rejects G7 criticism regarding Taiwan, defends countermeasures

Published on: August 4, 2022
11:05

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beijing, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) China rejected the G7's accusations regarding its sanctions against Taiwan after a visit by US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, and defended countermeasures such as the implementation of sanctions against the promoters of separatism.

Russia warns over escalation of tensions in Nagorno Karabakh

Published on: August 4, 2022
09:23

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Moscow, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Russia's presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, confirmed that they are concerned about the escalation of tensions in Nagorno Karabakh and call on Armenia and Azerbaiyan to act with restraint.

Tension between Israel and Palestine still high

Published on: August 4, 2022
09:10

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tel Aviv, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Israel is maintaining additional security measures on the border with the Gaza Strip for the third consecutive day amid tensions following the arrest of a leader of Palestine’s Islamic Jihad group.

Israel reiterates threats to attack Iran

Published on: June 3, 2022
08:00

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Tel Aviv, Jun 3 (Prensa Latina) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reiterated his threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities amid a verbal escalation against Tehran.

UN calls for calm amid tensions over Israeli settlers’ march

Published on: May 28, 2022
08:42

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Ramallah, May 28 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations called for calm on the eve of a march by thousands of settlers and members of the Israeli right wing in occupied East Jerusalem, which the Palestinians consider a provocation.

Japan advocates for diplomacy to ease Russian-Ukrainian tensions

Published on: February 17, 2022
09:22

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Tokyo, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday advocated for diplomatic actions to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Greece to increase defense expenditures due to Aegean Sea tensions

Published on: February 17, 2022
00:15

By: Alina Ramos Martin

Athens, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Greek Parliament approved a bill to increase defense expenditures in view of the growing tension with Turkey in the Aegean Sea, official sources reported.

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