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Ramallah, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Female Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails suffer systematic violence by their captors, an official source denounced on Thursday. The post Violence against Palestinian women in Israeli jails condemned first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Kinshasa, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Unicef denounced that over one million people, among them 400 thousand children, have been displaced in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) so far this year due to the prevailing violence. The post Displaced people increase in Democratic Republic of Congo first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Santo Domingo, Apr 17 (Prensa Laina) The National Police of the Dominican Republic deployed thousands of agents in different points of the country to guarantee citizen security during the Holy Week holiday, it was informed. The post Thousands of police deployed in Dominican Republic to ensure security first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Mexico City, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed today she had a productive call with her US counterpart, Donald Trump, and assured that talks will continue to reach agreements that benefit both countries. The post Mexican President Says Call with Trump Productive first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:There are sulfur-based compounds in the K2-18b planet’s atmosphere. A team of astronomers led by the University of Cambridge have reported the strongest evidence to date of potential biological activity beyond our solar system, following the detection of key molecules in the atmosphere of the distant exoplanet K2-18b, located approximately 124 light-years from Earth. RELATED: […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Beijing, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met here today with Jensen Huang, president and CEO of the US company Nvidia, amid the tariff war and the impact on semiconductors. The post Chinese Vice Premier Meets with Nvidia President in Beijing first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Damascus, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Investment in Syria Authority launched a fund on Thursday to attract investments and establish projects in several productive and service sectors across the country. The post Syria launches a fund to encourage investments first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Guatemala City, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The number of migrants returned from the United States and Mexico to Guatemala from the beginning of January to today rose to 11,492, with 344 received during this Holy Week. The post Migrants returned to Guatemala in 2025 rose to 11,492 first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Judge Boasberg accused the Executive Branch of having disregarded the court’s order with ‘utter contempt’. On Wednesday, Federal Judge James Boasberg began proceedings to hold the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in contempt for ignoring a court order and sending more than 200 migrants to El Salvador. RELATED: California Sues Trump Administration Over ‘Unlawful […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Bogotá, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government is moving forward today with the implementation of a project aimed at installing solar photovoltaic systems in 1,068 low- and lower-middle-income businesses across the country. The post Energy program in Colombia seeks to benefit small businesses first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The document violates the Panamanian Constitution and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality of the Panama Canal. On Wednesday, attorney Juan Sevillano filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on April 9 between Panama’s Security Ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense. RELATED: Panama Stands […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Cambodia is one of the countries in the region with which China maintains the closest diplomatic and economic ties On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping defended cooperation within the global supply chain during his visit to Cambodia, the Southeast Asian country most affected by additional U.S. tariffs. The United States has accused Cambodia of serving […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Sea surface temperatures for the Mediterranean Sea were the highest ever recorded, at 1.2 degrees Celsius above average. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released a report showing that Europe experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, marked by deadly floods, prolonged heatwaves, and unprecedented climate extremes. RELATED: […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Ecuador is living under a dictatorship and experiencing the most grotesque fraud in its history, she denounced. On Wednesday, former presidential candidate for the Citizen Revolution, Luisa Gonzalez, once again insisted on denouncing irregularities during the runoff of the presidential elections held on April 13. RELATED: Citizen Revolution Activists Denounce Political Persecution in Ecuador “We […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Colombia’s yellow fever outbreak totals 54 cases and 22 deaths, with a 40.7% fatality rate. The Ministry of Health declares an alert in 388 municipalities and prioritizes vaccination as the virus spreads to non-endemic zones. Related: Colombia is facing its worst yellow fever outbreak in decades, with 54 confirmed cases and 22 deaths since October […]
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The journey of two boxes of weapons reveals a chain of lax laws, absent checks and suspected corruption.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Officials in the US and El Salvador have been unwilling to return the man home, sparking a legal battle.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens to reduce Iran’s energy exports to zero, intensifying sanctions to cripple the Persian nation’s economy. Related: Iran and the US agree to a new round of negotiations on the Omani nuclear program In a new chapter of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration, Washington has reinforced its “maximum […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino denounces US allegations of Chinese interference in the Panama Canal as baseless, defending national sovereignty while honoring the historic Chinese diaspora’s contributions. Related: Panama-United States Agreement: Cooperation or Surrender? A Canal, Two Empires The Panama Canal,a lifeline for 6% of global trade,has become the latest battleground in Washington’s cold war […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Santo Domingo, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) of the Dominican Republic deported 14,874 Haitian citizens in an irregular migratory condition in the first 12 days of this month, the institution reported today. The post Almost 15 000 Haitians were deported from DR early in April first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Moscow, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Since the beginning of the year, the Russian rouble has strengthened against the dollar by 38% in over-the-counter operations, TASS news agency reported, based on information from Bloomberg. The post The rouble strengthened against the dollar first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Minsk, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Belarussian agricultural production in the first quarter of the current year amounted to five thousand 351 million Belarussian roubles, which is 1,7% higher than the previous year, BelTA news agency reported. The post Belarus increases agricultural production in first quarter of 2025 first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Khartoum, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The so-called Sudanese Rapid Support Forces announced on this second anniversary of the beginning of the war, the formation of a parallel government, according to local media here. The post Sudanese paramilitaries announce parallel government on anniversary first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Managua, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's economy registered an expansion in the first quarter of this year of 3,4 percent inter-annual, and outstanding results in macroeconomic indicators, it was reported. The post Nicaraguan economy expands in first quarter of 2025 first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Moscow, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Russian group Rosoboronexport informed on Wednesday that it will exhibit the new Bulat anti-tank missile during its debut at the IQDEX 2025 International Defense Exhibition to be held in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The post Russia to unveil new anti-tank missile at Iraq arms fair first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Rome, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) In Italy, some eight million people over the age of 11 consume alcohol in quantities that put their health at risk, according to a report published by the Higher Institute of Health (ISS). The post Alcohol consumption puts the health of eight million Italians at risk first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Caracas, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) A total of 36 political parties in Venezuela will take part in the regional elections of May 25, which have already defined their position in the electoral ballot prepared by the National Electoral Council (CNE), it was reported here. The post A total of 36 political parties to take part in Venezuela’s elections first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Kabul, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Emirate (Taliban government) rejected an article in The Washington Post newspaper alleging that weapons of US origin are being smuggled from Afghanistan to Pakistan. The post Taliban government denies arms smuggling from Afghanistan first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Early Wednesday morning, Israeli aircraft and artillery bombed various areas of the Gaza Strip, resulting in a growing number of deaths and injuries. According to WAFA correspondents and local medical sources, at least 10 people have died and several others have been wounded following an attack on the Hassouna family home located on Al-Nafaq Street. […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:April 16th marks a somber day in Yemen’s history, commemorating the war crimes committed by the coalition led by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Since the beginning of the aggression in 2015, this day has witnessed devastating attacks that have claimed the lives of dozens of civilians and caused massive […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Forty percent of goods movements in the U.S. come through two Californian ports, Governor Newson recalled. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over the sweeping “unlawful tariffs” on international trading partners. RELATED: Trump’s Trade War to Unleash Tariffs of Up to 245% Against China “President Trump’s unlawful […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Since 2020, Kenya’s judicial system has experienced a rapid digital transformation, driven in part by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A key development in this shift is the rise of AI-powered legal assistants, which are transforming how legal professionals conduct research, draft documents, and prepare cases—ultimately enhancing access to justice across the country. […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The poncho, an iconic garment of the Andes, goes beyond its role as a cloak to become a symbol of cultural identity and connection to the land. Used since ancient times, its design and purpose reflect the richness of Andean communities, their traditions, and values. Primarily made from sheep, alpaca, or llama wool, the poncho […]
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