Ecuadorian police, military raid largest prison after rival gangs clash

An ambulance leaves the Litoral penitentiary, Guayaquil, Ecuador QUITO, Nov 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ecuadorian police and military troops on Wednesday raided the country’s largest prison, the Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, two days after inmates belonging to rival organized crime rings clashed, leaving two injured, President Guillermo Lasso said. “Military and…

Peacekeepers reach Mali’s Gao after dangerous week-long journey: UN

MINUSMA UN peacekeepers from Chad arrive in Gao bringing an end to the UN’s presence in the Kidal region of northern Mali. UNITED NATIONS, Nov 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — A UN peacekeeping convoy in Mali carrying 848 troops, suffering six explosions that injured dozens, has finally reached its destination in Gao, a…

Mexicans willing to further tighten trade links with Cuba

HAVANA, Nov 9 (NNN-ACN) — The Mexican business community is willing to keep contributing to the development of Cuban economy and oppose the US economic blockade against the island nation, said authorities from the North American nation at Havana’s International Trade Fair.During Mexico’s National Day at the 39th Havana International…

Cuba to host 3rd Aerial Sports Festival

VARADERO (Cuba), Nov 9 (NNN-ACN) — Organized by Cuba’s Club de Aviación [Cuban Aviation Club, (CAC) ] with the support of the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR), Varadero Beach will host the 3rd Air Sports Festival 2023 on Nov 17-19.The Festival intends to promote air sports practice as another choice for…

UK, US issue fresh security alert on Uganda

Uganda has recorded increased insecurity incidents in recent months KAMPALA, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The British High Commission in Uganda has warned of “a growing terror threat in Uganda, including targeting of foreigners”, hours after the US embassy issued a similar alert.Both diplomatic missions on Tuesday warned their citizens against…

UN peacekeepers, DRC army launch joint operation against M23 rebels

UN peacekeepers on guard in DR Congo UNITED NATIONS, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN peacekeepers and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have launched an operation to secure two eastern cities from the M23 militia, a UN spokesman said.“The peacekeeping mission, known by its French…

Gaza aid conference to open in Paris

PARIS, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France’s President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday host a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza although Israel, which has been bombarding the territory since an Oct 7 attack by Hamas, will be absent. All governments nevertheless have “an interest in the humanitarian situation improving in…

UK: PM Rishi Sunak accepts ‘disrespectful’ London Gaza rally will go ahead

Placards and flags during the ‘London Rally For Palestine’ in Trafalgar Square, central London LONDON, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rishi Sunak backed the “right to peacefully protest” even as he branded a controversial pro-Palestinian rally due to take place in London this weekend “disrespectful” to the UK’s war veterans. After…

El Nino set to last until April 2024, pushing record temperatures: UN

Heavy rains and floods have hit Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil GENEVA, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is expected to last until at least April 2024, the United Nations said. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased…

Sudan crisis: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur

The refugees are mainly women and children KHARTOUM, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people have been forced to flee the Sudanese region of West Darfur amid fears of ethnic cleansing, a medical charity says. Witnesses have accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs, with…