UN says collaboration key to stabilizing Somalia

MOGADISHU, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations has lauded collaboration between the Somali government and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for stabilizing the country. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee, who wrapped up a three-day visit to Somalia on Saturday, reassured ATMIS and Somali leaders…

US gun violence: Child dies after being shot in mass shooting at Pearland flea market, police say

PEARLAND (Texas, US), Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several people were shot, including a child who died, at a popular Houston-area flea market on Sunday, according to Pearland Police Department officials. Authorities said five people were shot at the Cole’s Antique Village & Flea Market off Highway 35 just south of the Beltway. Pearland PD…

Peru moving closer to signing FTAs with India and Hong Kong

LIMA, Nov 13 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru expects to sign two free trade agreements (FTAs) with India and Hong Kong, for which it has been working actively so that talks can be concluded in 2024. “We are working on new free trade agreements. We are expediting the negotiation process with Hong Kong,…

Peru: Gov’t expects US$8 billion of private investment in 2024

LIMA, Nov 13 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Economy and Finance Minister Alex Contreras affirmed that the Government expects US$8 billion of private investment in 2024, which will surpass the amount of US$2.7 billion seen so far this year. “This administration supports entrepreneurs and private investment,” he underlined. Likewise, the government official noted that…

Nations to negotiate terms of plastics treaty in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The latest negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution open in Nairobi on Monday, with tensions expected as nations tussle over what should be included in the pact. Some 175 countries agreed last year to conclude by 2024 a UN treaty to combat…

Fighting continues between the Malian army and rebels in the town of Kidal

Mali soldiers arrive at Independence Square in Bamako BAMAKO, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fighting between the Mali army and separatist groups and Tuareg rebels in the north of the country continued, with both sides claiming to gain superiority. Since taking power following a 2020 coup, Mali’s military government has prioritized…

Croatia dismissed the Minister of Defense who was seriously injured in a road accident

Croatian Defense Minister Mario Banozic ZAGREB, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic dismissed Mario Banozic as Defense Minister, after a car crash left Banozic seriously injured and a driver killed. Responding at a press conference, Plenkovic confirmed that Banozic is hospitalized with serious injuries. The Croatian Prime Minister…

Belgian police seized 700 kg of cocaine

BRUSSELS, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belgian police discovered and seized nearly 700 kg of cocaine when inspecting a truck at a highway rest area near the port city of Antwerp. On Sunday, Belgian prosecutors said the Bulgarian truck driver, 46 years old, was arrested and detained after police seized the…

US says to be ‘good hosts’ to Russia at APEC summit

Protesters block the way to the Moscone Center during the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit, in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will treat Russia as a full participant in this week’s Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco, despite US efforts to isolate Moscow over its…

CARICOM delegation returns to Haiti to address political crisis

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Nov 13 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The delegation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is in Haiti and plans to meet with government, political and civil society representatives regarding the domestic crisis. This is the third time, in little over two months, that the Group of Eminent Personalities (GEP) of the…