Egypt, Spain Warn Of Repercussions Of Israel’s Military Operations In Palestine; 62,819 Palestinians Murdered, So Far

CAIRO, Aug 27 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt and Spain warned, yesterday, of the serious risks of escalating Israeli military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. During a phone call, Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty and his Spanish counterpart, Jose Manuel Albares, cautioned that, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has…

Iran Condemns Australia For Expelling Ambassador, Warns Of Reciprocal Measures

TEHRAN, Aug 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, yesterday, condemned Australia’s decision, to expel Iranian Ambassador, Ahmad Sadeghi, calling it unjustified and contrary to bilateral traditions. In a statement, the ministry rejected Canberra’s allegation that, Iran was directing antisemitic attacks in Australia, adding that, anti-Semitism is a Western phenomenon, that…

Tens Of Thousands Displaced Over Israeli Military Offensive On Gaza City: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Tens of thousands of Palestinian people have been displaced in Gaza, since Aug 14, when the Israeli military offensive on Gaza City was announced, UN humanitarians said, yesterday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), recorded more than 36,200 displacements between…

DPRK Condemns U.S.-S. Korea Joint Military Drill

PYONGYANG, Aug 27 (NNN-KCNA) – Pyongyang condemned the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint war game, between the United States and South Korea, as a move “disturbing the regional security environment.” The large-scale war drill against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) can never be “defensive,” as it is being staged…

Ghana Begins Probe Into Helicopter Crash That Killed Eight

ACCRA, Aug 26 (NNN-GNA) – The investigation board, established by the Ghanaian government, to probe the military helicopter crash early this month, commenced its work yesterday, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence. The board, chaired by National Security Coordinator, Abdul-Osman Razak, has 30 days to submit its…

Warehouse Fire In Hamburg, Causes Explosions, Highway Closures

BERLIN, Aug 26 (NNN-DPA) – A major fire broke out yesterday afternoon, at a warehouse in Hamburg, a northern German port city, triggering explosions and further blazes, local authorities said. More than 100 firefighters were dispatched. A fire department spokesperson said, several people were injured but did not give an…

Three Confirmed Dead In Britain’s Helicopter Crash

LONDON, Aug 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Three people have died and one remains in serious condition, after a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight in Britain, police said, yesterday. “We can confirm that three people have died, following a helicopter crash, on the Isle of Wight this (yesterday) morning. Four…

Zelensky Says Ukrainian, U.S. Teams To Meet On Peace Talks With Russia This Week

KIEV, Aug 26 (NNN-UNIAN) – Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced yesterday that, Ukrainian and U.S. teams will meet this week, to explore the possibility of peace negotiations between Kiev and Moscow. Speaking at a press conference here, alongside Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store, Zelensky said, he will discuss the…

Namibia’s Flagship Trade Fair Showcases Innovation, Regional Integration Drive

ONGWEDIVA, Namibia, Aug 26 (NNN-NAMPA) – Namibia’s biggest trade fair, the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), demonstrated a trajectory of sustained economic transformation, and a boost to trade for the southern African nation, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Speaking at the official opening, Nandi-Ndaitwah said, the trade fair has evolved into…

Norway Fund Excludes Six Israeli/US Companies After Ethics Review In West Bank, Gaza

OSLO, Aug 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Norway’s wealth fund, yesterday named six companies it has excluded from its portfolio, citing an “unacceptable risk” that the firms contribute to serious violations of individual rights in situations of war and conflict. The excluded firms are Israeli and U.S. companies, Norges Bank Investment Management,…