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Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 19 (Prensa Latina) The telephone conversation between the presidents of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, focused on the escalating tension in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisor, Yuri Ushakov, reported. The post Putin and Xi Jinping discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Bogota, June 19 (Prensa Latina) - Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia celebrated her nation's entry into the BRICS group's bank, following a request made by President Gustavo Petro in Shanghai to join the entity. The post Colombia joins the new BRICS development bank first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Havana, June 19 (Prensa Latina) German Mesa was appointed manager of the Cuban team to play in the VI World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 5-17, 2026, announced Humberto Guevara, head coach of the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS). The post German Mesa to coach Cuba team to World Baseball Classic first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Hanoi, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Vietnamese port city of Hai Phong will host the 3rd Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council in July, organizers announced at a press briefing in this capital on Thursday. The post Vietnam to host APEC Business Advisory Council meeting first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Previously, this country announced its intention to exit the Ottawa Treaty, citing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On Thursday, Finland’s parliament voted 157-18 to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing national security concerns amid regional tensions. RELATED: U.S., French and U.K. Air Forces Launch NATO Drills in Finland Under treaty rules, the […]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:A U.S. intervention in Iran would have unpredictable negative consequences, the Russian diplomat warned. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova strongly criticized Western narratives seeking to justify Israel’s military aggression against the Iranian people. RELATED: Russia Ready to Support Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Development: Putin “I am sure you are aware of the Russian […]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Category 3 storm causes power cuts, some damage and floods, with forecasters predicting it will dissipate by Friday.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:‘If we fail to reach an agreement through peaceful negotiations, we will achieve our goals by military means,’ Putin warned. On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin said that Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are prepared to resume direct talks after June 22. RELATED: Russia to Terminate Military-Technical Cooperation Pact With Germany He reaffirmed Russia’s openness to dialogue, […]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Washington accelerates military deployments and infrastructure in the Middle East, signaling readiness for a direct attack on Iran and risking a catastrophic regional war, according to sources. Related: Trump is Not Ruling Out a U.S. Military Strike Against Iran The United States government, under the Trump administration, is rapidly assembling the infrastructure for a direct […]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Israeli occupation forces continued their demolition campaign in Jenin refugee camp on Wednesday, targeting more Palestinian homes. According to WAFA correspondent, Israeli bulldozers demolished houses in the Al-Damaj neighborhood and the eastern part of the camp. Video footage showed bulldozers razing multiple homes in Al-Damaj, with some buildings collapsing entirely. Yesterday, Israeli forces demolished homes […]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Mass demonstrations erupt across major U.S. cities calling on the Trump administration to reject military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, demanding peace, social investment, and an end to arms support for Israel. Related: Putin Offers Mediation in Israel-Iran Crisis, Condemns Western Escalation and Stresses Diplomatic Solution In recent days, cities across the United States have […]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for an immediate end to hostilities between Israel and Iran, offers Moscow’s mediation, and denounces Western provocation,emphasizing that diplomatic solutions are possible to safeguard regional peace and sovereignty. Related: Trump is Not Ruling Out a U.S. Military Strike Against Iran As missile exchanges between Israel and Iran stretch into a […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:President Donald Trump privately approved military plans against Iran but delayed final action, escalating tensions in the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange bombings. Global powers condemn the aggression and call for peaceful negotiations. Related: Trump is Not Ruling Out a U.S. Military Strike Against Iran Trump’s Private Approval of Military Action Against Iran […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:In an official government statement, Venezuela strongly rejects Israel’s military aggression against Iran, fully supports Tehran’s right to self-defense, and calls for urgent international action to uphold peace and international law after bombings that left over 220 dead. Related: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Calls on Global Powers to End “Imperialist War” Against Iran Caracas Denounces […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that there is no evidence Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons program, pushing back against claims made by Israeli and U.S. officials. In an interview with CNN, Grossi emphasized that the agency has found “no indication of a systematic effort” by […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:More than 30 Palestinians were killed Tuesday night near a humanitarian aid distribution center northwest of Gaza City, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. The attack, reportedly carried out by Israeli forces, follows an earlier incident the same day in which over 60 civilians were killed and approximately 200 injured in Khan Younis and […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:More than a martial art, more than a dance, capoeira is a living expression of Afro-Brazilian heritage. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this practice fuses combat, rhythm, and ritual into a dynamic circle of movement, music, and memory. In capoeira, practitioners—capoeiristas—form a circle (roda) where two players engage in a fluid, […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that at least 60 migrants are missing and presumed dead following two separate shipwrecks off the coast of Libya last week, underscoring the deadly risks faced by those attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean, the world’s most dangerous migration route. The first incident occurred on June 12 […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The death toll from a brutal overnight attack on the Yelewata community in Benue State has risen to at least 150, according to survivors and local leaders. The assault, which began late Friday night, saw gunmen storm the village, open fire on sleeping residents, and set homes and market stalls ablaze, killing entire families sheltering […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The former Argentine President is under house arrest in her Buenos Aires apartment. On Wednesday, former President Cristina Fernandez (2007-2015), who is under house arrest in her Buenos Aires apartment, asked Argentine judicial authorities whether she is permitted to step onto her balcony to greet the hundreds of supporters gathered outside since last week. RELATED: […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do,’ he told reporters when asked about a potential intervention. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump left open the possibility of a military strike against Iran and said that “nobody knows” what his final decision will be. RELATED: The Iranian People Will Submit to No One: Ayatollah Khamenei “I […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The intelligents that know Iran and its history would never speak to our nation in a threatening language, he said. In a television broadcast on Wednesday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian people’s resistance to Israeli attacks and warned that his nation would not yield to any pressure. RELATED: Russia Warns U.S. […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have established air dominance over Israeli territory. In a meeting with his cabinet held on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that the Persian nation would overcome the conflict with Israel through unity, solidarity, and social cohesion. RELATED: Escalation in the Middle East: Trump’s 3 Paths Amid Israel-Iran […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The Group of Seven’s leaders met for the final day of the summit in Kananaskis without U.S. President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the Group of Seven (G7) summit wrapped up in Canada with no joint communique but some stark frictions. RELATED: U.S. And Britain Ink Trade Deal at G7 Summit Several statements, or the leaders’ […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Silvia Delgado was one of the most controversial candidates to run in Mexico's judicial election.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Foreign arms are fueling Sudan’s war, enabling war crimes, sexual violence, and famine, as the RSF and SAF target civilians and block humanitarian aid with international impunity.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that Sudan is now experiencing a full-scale famine, marking one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. The report highlights that nearly 25 million people—more than half the population—are suffering from acute food insecurity, amid ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Colombia’s Senate has approved a comprehensive labor reform bill championed by President Gustavo Petro, advancing critical protections for workers and regulating precarious contracts. The legislation now moves to reconciliation with the House before becoming law. Related: Colombian President Gustavo Petro Denounces U.S.-Backed Coup Plot and Urges Popular Consultation for Social Justice Senate Endorses Petro’s...
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has been notably ambiguous in his comments regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. His positions oscillate between unconditional support for Israeli attacks and a strategic distance from them. This ambiguity, coupled with his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, has heightened the sense of […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, urges China, Russia, and the Global South to intervene for peace in Iran and denounces the imperialist aggression led by Israel and its Western allies. Related: Venezuela Urges United Nations to Stop Ignoring Crimes Committed by Israel Amid escalating violence in the Middle East […]
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:The United States has closed its embassy in Jerusalem and consular sections in Tel Aviv due to escalating Iranian missile attacks on Israeli territory. This move highlights the growing instability in the region as imperialist powers recalibrate their presence amid conflict. Related: Trump’s Crisis Cabinet Ends Amid Rising Tensions Over Possible US Military Involvement in […]
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks targeting Israeli-occupied territories, including Tel Aviv. The situation remains fluid as sirens sound across Israel and authorities warn civilians. Related: Iran Rebukes EU’s Top Diplomat: “Stop Acting as Apologist for the Aggressor” Iran Fires 30 Missiles at Israeli Military Targets in Unprecedented Attack Early Wednesday, Iranian […]
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks targeting Israeli-occupied territories, including Tel Aviv. The situation remains fluid as sirens sound across Israel and authorities warn civilians. Related: Iran Rebukes EU’s Top Diplomat: “Stop Acting as Apologist for the Aggressor” Iran Fires 30 Missiles at Israeli Military Targets in Unprecedented Attack Early Wednesday, Iranian […]
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:President Trump’s national security team concluded a tense crisis meeting Tuesday amid escalating violence between Israel and Iran. Trump’s recent claims of US control over Iranian airspace and threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader deepen concerns over potential US military intervention, while progressive voices call for restraint and diplomacy. Related: Trump Rules Out Killing Iran’s Supreme […]
Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source:Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson sharply criticized the EU’s High Representative Kaja Kallas for failing to condemn Israeli aggression, calling on her to stop defending the aggressor while ignoring Israel’s nuclear arsenal amid escalating attacks on Iranian territory. Related: WHO Warns of Severe Health Risk from Israeli Attacks on Nuclear Facilities in Iran Since June 13, […]
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