US: Security measures enhanced in New York as rallies over Israel-Hamas conflict continue

NEW YORK, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — The New York Police Department (NYPD) has enhanced security measures as rallies over the conflict between Israel and Hamas continue in the city. “We are currently in a heightened threat environment and tensions have been rising since …October 7th. The NYPD is doing everything…

At least 6 killed, including driver, in bus crash in Bolivia, 20 injured

LA PAZ, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least six people died and about 20 were injured in western Bolivia following a passenger bus crash on the highway late Tuesday. According to an official on Wednesday, the accident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. local time (0100 GMT, Oct. 19) near the…

Italy to impose border controls with Slovenia amid fears over extremist violence

ROME, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Italy on Wednesday temporarily suspended the European Union’s Schengen rules for open travel, reactivating dormant border controls with Slovenia amid heightened tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. As of late Wednesday, some other European Union (EU) states also announced similar moves, due to…

Algeria suspends sports, cultural activities to show solidarity with Palestine

ALGIERS, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Algeria has suspended all government-sponsored sports and cultural activities to show solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who are now subjected to Israeli airstrikes and siege. The Algerian Ministry of Youth and Sports made the decision “in support of the resilient Palestinian people”…

UK’s PM Sunak heads to Israel Thursday, then region: Downing Street

LONDON, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will travel to Israel on Thursday before heading to other countries in the region in an effort to deescalate the Israel-Gaza conflict, his office has said. “The attack on Al Ahli Hospital should be a watershed moment for leaders in…

US vetoes Security Council call for ‘humanitarian pause’ in Israel-Hamas war

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which called for a humanitarian pause in besieged Gaza – sparking more criticism of political paralysis in the powerful global body. The brief draft resolution,…

US accident: 4 women killed by speeding car while walking in Malibu; 2 others injured

MALIBU (California, US), Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four women who were walking along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu died when a speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed Tuesday night, authorities said. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 21500 block of the PCH, near La…

South Africa celebrates Netherlands partnership in water sector

EKURHULENI (South Africa), Oct 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has celebrated the strong collaboration between South Africa and the Netherlands regarding water management. “Netherlands is … well known globally because of their expertise in water. They are very skilled in water management and a partnership with…

UN puts Gaza humanitarian aid need at 100 trucks per day

GENEVA, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gaza, reeling under Israel’s massive response to Hamas’ Oct 7 bloody border incursion, needs huge amounts of humanitarian aid, around 100 trucks per day, UN said Wednesday. “We need to start with a serious number of trucks going in and we need to build up…

US to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country’s government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year, the Treasury Department said. In response to those “democratic developments,” the Treasury “has issued General Licenses authorizing transactions involving…