Russia: Pres Putin signs law to raise military draft age

MOSCOW, Aug 5 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Friday to raise the maximum military draft age from 27 to 30. The relevant document has been published on Russia’s official legal information portal. With the new amendments, all men aged 18-30 will be subject to compulsory…

New York City struggles to accommodate influx of asylum seekers

Migrants are seen outside the Roosevelt Hotel, the city’s migrant intake center, in New York NEW YORK, Aug 5 (NNN-XINHUA) — Hundreds of asylum seekers are still coming to New York daily though authorities said the city has reached its limit on migrants. Hundreds of asylum seekers were seen sleeping…

Florida roller coaster closed after boy falls and suffers ‘traumatic injuries’

An aerial view of the Galaxy Spin roller coaster ride at Fun Spot in Florida ORLANDO (Florida, US), Aug 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A child was injured at an Orlando-area theme park after falling from a roller coaster, which has since been temporarily closed, officials said. The child, described as a…

South Africa calls on BRICS to not let guard down against COVID-19

DURBAN (South Africa), Aug 5 (NNN-SANEWS) — While the world is no longer living in a COVID-19 pandemic crisis mode, South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has warned BRICS leaders that they cannot afford to let their guard down. “This virus will still unfortunately continue to cause havoc in…

South Africa calls on BRICS partners to invest in science, innovation

CAPE TOWN, Aug 5 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on his partners from BRICS to develop science and innovation capacities across Africa for the creation of a better future for all.  Nzimande was speaking at the 2023 BRICS (Brazil,…

Peru: Pres Boluarte confident in Congress’ support to legislate against crime

LIMA, Aug 5 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte said she is confident that Parliament will grant the Executive Branch the requested legislative powers to fight crime. During her speech to commemorate Judge’s Day, the Head of State said the Executive and Legislative Branches, joined by the Judiciary, will act to enforce the…

World’s oceans set new surface temperature record: EU monitor

   PARIS, Aug 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s oceans set a new temperature record this week, raising concerns about knock-on effects on the planet’s climate, marine life and coastal communities. The temperature of the oceans’ surface rose to 20.96 degrees Celsius (69.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on July 30, according to European…

Six killed in landslide in western Georgia

TBILISI, Aug 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least six people have been killed by a landslide in the western Georgian region of Racha, the interior ministry said on Friday. “So far, six bodies have been found during the search and rescue operation,” the ministry said in a post on social media.…

Rwanda welcomes medical students fleeing Sudan war

KIGALI, Aug 4 (NNN-KBC) — A group of medical students from Sudan has been welcomed to Rwanda to continue their studies after a civil war erupted in mid-April. Their campus at the University of Medical Sciences and Technology was overrun and turned into a base by fighters in the capital,…

Kenya to streamline charcoal trade to be environmentally sustainable, CS Tuya says

NAIROBI, Aug 4 (NNN-KBC) — Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said her ministry is in the process of streamling charcoal trade in the country to ensure that it is conducted lawfully and in an environmentally sustainable manner by putting in place appropriate legal safeguards. “We also…