21 May 2024 Archives

UN calls for Israel to provide more access, respect for civilians

Published on: May 21, 2024
17:48

United Nations, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called on Israel to provide more access for vital aid in Gaza, warning that the offensive in Rafah hinders the entry of supplies and worsens living conditions.

Alaska´s rivers turning orange and toxic

Published on: May 21, 2024
17:42

Washington, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Minerals exposure from thawing permafrost may be the cause of dozens of Alaska´s most remote streams and rivers are presently turning from a crystal-clear blue into a cloudy orange, as published by a specialized magazine.

U.S. deported 2,962 Guatemalan migrants in May

Published on: May 21, 2024
16:56

Guatemala City, May 21 (Prensa Latina) So far this month, the United States has deported as many as 2,962 citizens and 87 families on 25 flights to Guatemala, as informed on Tuesday by the Guatemalan Institute of Migration (IGM).

WHO warns of increase in sexually transmitted infections

Published on: May 21, 2024
16:05

Geneva, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis and gonorrhea continue to pose significant public health challenges, causing 2.5 million deaths each year, according to a new WHO report.

Antony Blinken interrupted by anti-Israel protesters

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:55

Washington, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The speech of the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was protested by pro-Palestine activists during his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about his department´s budget.

President Díaz-Canel congratulates Cuban News Agency

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:43

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday congratulated staffers of the Cuban News Agency (ACN), on the occasion of today's 50th anniversary of its foundation.

Nicaragua and Qatar to strengthen bilateral relations

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:38

Managua, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada and his Qatari counterpart, Sultan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, on Tuesday signed important documents aimed at strengthening bilateral friendship, solidarity and cooperation ties.

Electrical investment between Germany and the UK kicks off

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:21

Berlin, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Germany and the United Kingdom made Tuesday official the start of investments to establish the first direct electricity connection between the two countries, which will be over 700 kilometers long.

Luis Gilberto Murillo officially sworn in as Colombia’s FM

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:20

Bogota, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro swore in Luis Gilberto Murillo on Tuesday during his official act to take office as foreign minister held at the Nariño Palace.

Slovenia supports ICC arrest warrant for Israeli officials

Published on: May 21, 2024
15:19

Ljubljana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Slovenia supported Tuesday the warrant arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

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