14 June 2023 Archives

PAHO calls for stepped-up actions to protect SIDS from NCDs threats

Published on: June 14, 2023
18:01

Bridgetown, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization Director (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has urged small island developing states (SIDS) of the Caribbean to ensure political leadership at the highest levels in order to tackle the issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health in the Region.

Immigration officials decline legal status to thousands of migrants

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:48

Washington, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden´s top immigration advisers refrained from offering nearly 400,000 migrants a chance to work and live in the U.S. legally under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program due to concerns about a potential surge in border crossings.

Helms-Burton Act violates international law, says Cuban FM

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:32

Havana, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The Helms-Burton Act, enacted by the United States in 1996, is a flagrant violation of international law and has the audacity to regulate the future of a sovereign State, the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said Wednesday during a master conference at the opening of the 2nd International Seminar "Legal Implications of the Helms-Burton Act in the US legal system and its impact in the light of International Law".

12 Kenyan police officers killed after Al-Shabab attacks

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:20

Nairobi, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) The number of police officers killed in eastern Kenya today rose to 12 following bomb attacks by the Al-Shabab armed group, security sources reported nWednesday.

69 percent of Americans say first-trimester abortion should be legal

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:13

Washington, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) A record-high 69% of Americans said that abortion should be legal during the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Gallup poll released Wednesday.

Philippines, Portugal to agree to fight ASF

Published on: June 14, 2023
17:00

Manila, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Wednesday lauded Portugal's decision to help the country fight African Swine Fever (ASF), saying that it would be a big boost to the economy.

Indonesia to lift Covid-19 emergency status within two weeks

Published on: June 14, 2023
16:46

Jakarta, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Following the recent removal of the country’s mask mandates, the last of its Covid-19 health protocols, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said he will end the state’s Covid-19 health emergency status within two weeks.

DTM Castillo confirms Cuba as dynamic tourist destination

Published on: June 14, 2023
16:40

Havana, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Tourism Minister (DTM) Abelardo Castillo on Wednesday confirmed his country as respectful for the environment amid of dynamic projects and environmental facilities.

Cuba reports 30 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

Published on: June 14, 2023
16:39

Havana, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP) on Wednesday reported 30 new cases of Covid-19, bringing total infection toll to 98.

China ratifies support to the Palestinian cause

Published on: June 14, 2023
15:16

Beijing, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) China on Wednesday ratified supporting the legitimate aspiration of the Palestinian people to form an independent State and restore their rights, by expressing its willingness to provide humanitarian aid for reconstruction works.

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June 14, 2023