Trump Says It May Be Better For Russia-Ukraine Conflict To Last Longer

WASHINGTON, Jun 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. President, Donald Trump, said yesterday that, it might be better to let Russia and Ukraine keep on fighting for a while, despite German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz’s call for more U.S. pressure on Russia. When meeting with Merz at the White House, Trump said that,…

Cholera Outbreak Kills Seven In Cote d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN, Jun 6 (NNN-IRIN) – A cholera outbreak in a southern suburb of Cote d’Ivoire’s capital, Abidjan, has infected 45 people, causing seven deaths, the Ministry of Health said, yesterday. The outbreak that hit the coastal village of Vridi Akobrakre “is now under control, as our health teams have observed…

UK Warns Of Potential Measles Surge Amid Summer Travel Season

LONDON, Jun 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), yesterday, issued a warning about the continued spread of measles in England, highlighting the potential for a surge in cases, during the upcoming summer holiday season. According to the latest data, released by UKHSA, there have been 420 laboratory-confirmed…

Lao PM Calls For United Efforts To Protect Environment

VIENTIANE, Jun 6 (NNN-KPL) – Lao Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone, called on all Lao citizens to take collective action, in protecting the environment, addressing climate challenges, and preventing natural disasters, emphasising that, a healthy environment is vital to national prosperity and is a shared global goal. In his speech marking…

Cuba Points To “Racist Undertone” Of New U.S. Travel Restrictions

HAVANA, Jun 6 (NNN-CAN) – Cuba yesterday said, new travel restrictions announced by the United States, barring or limiting entry to nationals from 19 countries, had a “racist undertone.” “The new ban on entry to the United States by nationals of several countries has a racist undertone, supported by anti-Cuban…

Romania Approves 246-MW Wind Farm

BUCHAREST, Jun 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), approved the development of one of the country’s largest wind farms, the Ialomita Nord project, with a total capacity exceeding 246 megawatts. The announcement was made yesterday by Energy Minister, Sebastian Burduja. The project is being developed by Portuguese…

Trump Orders Vast Inquiry Into Biden’s Health

NEW YORK, Jun 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Wednesday, signed a memorandum, ordering an investigation into whether former President, Joe Biden’s staff conspired to hide information about his health, and whether an autopen was used to sign executive documents without Biden’s knowledge. “In recent months, it has…

Portugal’s New Government Sworn In

LISBON, Jun 6 (NNN-LNA) – Luis Montenegro, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and head of the Democratic Alliance (AD), was officially sworn in as Portugal’s new prime minister, yesterday. The 16 ministers of the new cabinet also took their oaths of office. At the inauguration ceremony, Montenegro pledged…

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Fresh Missile Attack Towards Israeli Airport

SANAA, Jun 6 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility last night, for a “hypersonic ballistic missile” towards Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, which the Israeli military said was “intercepted earlier” on the night. “The operation came in response to the (Israeli) crime of starvation and thirst in Gaza, and the enemy’s…

Australia Takes Major Step Towards World Cup Qualification With Late Win Over Japan

SYDNEY, Jun 6 (NNN-AAP) – Australia almost guaranteed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, by beating Japan last night. Veteran defender, Aziz Behich, scored the only goal in the 90th minute, to steer the Socceroos to a 1-0 victory over Japan, at Perth Stadium in Western Australia. The result…