22 February 2022 Archives

Russia carries out military drills near US base in Syria

Published on: February 22, 2022
11:59

Damascus, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Russian forces concluded military exercises that were considered the first of their kind near an illegal United States base in northeastern Syria, military sources quoted by Al-Watan newspaper reported.

China calls on U.S. to opt for coop and leave competition behind

Published on: February 22, 2022
10:08

Beijing, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) China today called on the United States to focus on developing mutually beneficial cooperation and leave behind fierce competition, because otherwise the two powers could evolve into a "complete confrontation".

Tension rises between Lebanon and Israel over Hizbullah’s drone

Published on: February 22, 2022
10:07

Beirut, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Tension rose today between Lebanon and Israel, after threats by Tel Aviv Defense Minister Benny Gantz to respond and attack Hizbulah for a drone that flew over occupied Palestinian territory.

Syria approves third mobile telephone operator

Published on: February 22, 2022
10:06

Damascus, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, Iyad al-Khatib, announced today the approval of the third cell phone operator in the country which was granted to the national company Wafa Telecom.

Palestinian Prime Minister calls on the US to stop Israeli crimes

Published on: February 22, 2022
09:42

Ramallah, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the United States to act to stop the crimes of its ally Israel in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, an official source reported today.

Lebanese Prime Minister calls for exoneration of bank governor

Published on: February 22, 2022
09:32

Beirut, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Miqati today called for exonerating the governor of the Central Bank (Banque du Liban), Riad Salameh, from a lawsuit by state prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat.

Egypt, France conduct joint naval and air drills

Published on: February 22, 2022
09:22

Cairo, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian and French naval and air forces are carrying out on Tuesday the "Ramses 2022" joint military exercises at the Mediterranean Sea, the Army reported.

Iran willing to cooperate with gas exporters

Published on: February 22, 2022
08:25

Tehran, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji on Tuesday has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in the exchange of that fuel, according to a communique.

Nicaragua and China make progress in implementing trade initiatives

Published on: February 22, 2022
07:59

Managua, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua and China are currently making progress in the establishment of political consultation mechanisms, the joint construction of the Belt and Road initiative, the exchange in multilateral scenarios and the expansion of market access.

Casa de las Americas opens debates on Latin American women

Published on: February 22, 2022
07:58

Havana, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The International Colloquium "Times and setback in the history and culture of the Latin American and Caribbean women," sponsored by the Casa de las Americas, on Tuesday explores the multiplicity of facets of the feminist movements.

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