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Iran escalates missile strikes on Israeli military bases, with explosions rocking Haifa and Tel Aviv. The ongoing conflict raises global concerns over transparency, media restrictions, and energy security as the region faces unprecedented military escalation. Related: Iran Condemns Israeli Strike on Kermanshah Hospital as Civilian Death Toll Rises On the fifth consecutive day of military […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Tehran, June 16 (Prensa Latina) The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting Corporation, Peyman Jebelli, today denounced the Israeli attack on the media's central building during a live broadcast. The post Israel’s attack on Iranian broadcasting denounced first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Haitian cuisine is one of the most representative pillars of the Caribbean nation’s cultural identity. A complex fusion of African, French, Taíno, and Creole influences, traditional Haitian food stands out not only for its flavor but also for its strong symbolic and historical significance. RELATED: Chilean Cueca: A Living Tradition at the Nation’s Heart One […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Havana, June 16 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO today serves as a platform for intercultural dialogue to promote peace, according to academic Khaled Ahmed El-Enany, a candidate for Director-General of the organization for the 2025-2029 term, who is now visiting Cuba. The post UNESCO advocates, for an intercultural platform, for peace, from Cuba first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has strongly rejected Israeli claims that its military operations avoid civilian areas, calling the recent attacks on residential zones and medical facilities a “routine barbarity” and a “grave violation of international law”. On Monday morning, Israeli missiles struck Farabi Hospital in the western city of Kermanshah, causing severe damage […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:This attack represents a direct assault on freedom of expression, and the right to information. On Monday, the Israeli army launched a bombing raid on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran, destroying the building and disrupting the live news broadcast on the Persian public channel. RELATED: Israel Attacks Iranian […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, June 16 (Prensa Latina) – Staff and administrators at the Center for Coastal Ecosystem Research (CIEC) in Cayo Coco continue their dedicated work to develop environmental solutions that support sustainable development in Cuba’s "Jardines del Rey" tourist destination. The post Research Center Drives Efforts Toward Sustainable Tourism in Cuba first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:United Nations, 16 jun (Prensa Latina) Cuba today reaffirmed its condemnation of all extraterritorial unilateral coercive measures, particularly the U.S. economic blockade, which it described as "an absolute and ruthless economic war." The post Cuba Reiterates Condemnation of Unilateral Coercive Measures first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:At just 39 years old, Abuk Buol has lived through the unimaginable: conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), displacement, and the trauma of war. But today, she stands as a symbol of resilience and empowerment, one of 60 participants in a workshop aimed at supporting survivors of CRSV in rebuilding their lives and communities. Abuk, a mother […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Please improve this: Panama City, June 16 (Prensa Latina) The Panamanian newspaper Bayano Digital celebrated today the 66th anniversary of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina, founded in Havana on June 16, 1959. The post Panamanian newspaper congratulates Prensa Latina’s 66th anniversary first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Bogotá, June 16 (Prensa Latina) – Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, who was shot on Saturday, June 7, in Bogotá, underwent emergency neurosurgery today after clinical and imaging tests revealed acute intracerebral bleeding. The post Colombian senator shot undergoes surgery for brain bleeding first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:This happened a few hours after a Minnesota state legislator was killed in her home. On Sunday, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd informed that a protestor who was shot during a demonstration against President Donald Trump in Utah’s capital died. RELATED: Trump Orders Unprecedented Mass Deportation Targeting Democratic Cities On Saturday, Arthur Folasa […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Four people have been handed suspended prison sentences for hate crimes against Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:‘We are not aggressors. Today, more than ever, we need unity and cohesion. All Iranians must come together,’ Pezeshkian said. During a meeting in Parliament on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the U.S. violates international norms and allows Israel to invade Iran, a country that has responded to Zionist aggression in legitimate defense of […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Havana, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) International Biotechnology Day is celebrated every June 16 to honor scientific disciplines that are of great importance for the sustainable development of the planet. The post Cuba celebrates International Biotechnology Day first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Damascus, June 16 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities announced the discovery of two mass graves containing the remains of more than 40 people killed during the war. Residents of the village of Khirbet al-Suda, in the central province of Homs, discovered a grave containing the remains of 11 people, including two women and seven children, whose bodies date back to 2013. The post Two mass graves of war victims discovered...
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The 57-year-old suspect, identified as Vance Luther Boelter, has a history of conservative political leanings. On Monday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed that a man believed to be the shooter who killed State Representative Melissa Hortman and wounded another was arrested. RELATED: Shooting at Florida State University Leaves Multiple Injured, Exposing Ongoing U.S. Gun Violence […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The charges against Francisco Smith stem from road blockades that cut off much of Bocas del Toro. On Sunday, Panamanian Security Minister Frank Abrego confirmed that Francisco Smith, leader of the Agricultural Banana Industry Workers and Related Companies Union (SITRAIBANA), was arrested and charged with the crime of “apologia” (advocacy of criminal acts). RELATED: Panamanians […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:‘It is wrong when the United States keeps expressing a wish to take over Greenland,’ the French president said. On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the United States for its repeated assertions about acquiring Greenland, calling such statements “wrong” and reaffirming France and the European Union’s support for Greenland’s autonomy and Denmark’s sovereignty. RELATED: […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The mayor is the latest local official to be killed in an area of Mexico where organised crime holds sway.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The mayor is the latest local official to be killed in an area of Mexico where organised crime holds sway.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:A 6.1-magnitude quake hit central Peru, killing one and injuring 36. Public infrastructure was damaged in Lima and Callao. No tsunami alert issued.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The president called on federal agencies to enforce the "largest mass deportation programme in history".
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The global energy markets are currently facing unprecedented challenges. Following Israel’s recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, the likelihood of Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz has surged from 24% to 47% in just three days, as indicated by predictions from the Polymarket forecasting platform. This rapid escalation in geopolitical risk threatens […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the advent of hypersonic weapons has radically changed the dynamics of offensive and defensive military strategies. This is especially true in the Middle East, where tensions between Iran and Israel have reached new heights. Following a recent attacks by Iran on Israel, it has become evident that these […]
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The Iranian Armed Forces advised Israelis on Sunday to “leave the occupied territories (Israel) to save their lives”, shortly before a new wave of missiles against the territories. RELATED: Iran Launches the Seventh Wave of Missiles Against Israel “Warnings for you in the coming days: Leave the occupied territories, because, certainly, they won’t be inhabitable […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:In the context of President Javier Milei’s neoliberal measures, child poverty in Argentina reached its highest level since the 2001-2002 crisis, with a peak of 67.3% in the first half of 2024, according to a report by the Argentine Social Debt Observatory (ODSA) of the Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA). RELATED: Argentina Supreme Court Ruling: Justice […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales called for an “international investigation” to clarify the deaths of four police officers and two civilians, along with other fatalities during roadblocks. RELATED: Bolivian President Announces Clearing of Oruro-Cochabamba Roadblock The deaths, not recorded by Morales, occurred during clashes between security forces and demonstrators seeking to force his candidacy in the […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:The Iranian police announced on Sunday the arrest of two agents of the Israeli spy agency Mossad in Savjbolagh county, northwest of the Iranian capital. RELATED: Iranian Attack in Retaliation Against Israel Leaves 11 Dead and About 200 Wounded “The two suspects were members of a Mossad terrorist cell operating from a safe house, where […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:The seventh wave of missiles fired by Iran into Israeli territory since the escalation between the two countries began set off alarms in Israel on Sunday, after the army announced minutes before it detected the launch from the Islamic republic. “Defense systems operate to intercept the threat,” the armed forces announced as anti-aircraft sirens rang […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Iran successfully conducted the third phase of attacks against Israel, in response to Israeli aggression against its nuclear program and civilian areas. These attacks, called Operation True Promise III, resulted in at least 11 deaths and more than 200 injuries, according to Israeli sources, and caused explosions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. RELATED: Israel Admits […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Iran retaliates against Israeli aggression with missile strikes on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, a key scientific and technological hub, escalating the conflict amid global calls for peace and condemnation of Israeli attacks on Iran. Related: Iran’s Foreign Minister Accuses U.S. of Complicity in Israeli Aggression, Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Nuclear Program and […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi accuses the U.S. of supporting Israeli attacks, highlights Tehran’s peaceful nuclear ambitions, and stresses Iran’s legitimate right to self-defense amid escalating regional tensions. Related: Israel Admits It Is Far from Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Program Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi declared on June 15, 2025, that the United States […]
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:U.S. President Donald Trump denies involvement in recent attacks on Iran but threatens “unprecedented” military retaliation if provoked, exposing Washington’s aggressive posture amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Related: Iran Hits Israel’s Jet Fuel Production Facilities and Energy Supply Centers Trump Denies U.S. Role While Threatening Unprecedented Military Force In a recent statement on the social […]
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