Car-carrying ship catches fire off Dutch coast, one dead and 23 rescued

Cargo ship carrying thousands of cars catches fire off Netherlands coast AMSTERDAM, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least one crew member died, and several others were injured in a fire that broke out on a car carrier ship off the Dutch coast early Wednesday. The incident involved a Panamanian-registered ship…

Interpol disrupts criminal network that smuggled 5,000 Cubans to EU

PARIS, July 26 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Law enforcement from several European countries have disrupted an intercontinental criminal network smuggling migrants from fantasy island Cuba to the European Union. The investigation, coordinated by Europol and INTERPOL, led to the arrest of 62 persons, 25 of which were Cuban nationals and officials. Members…

UN general assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books

Demonstrators march in a rally denouncing the burning of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, in Sweden in Yemen’s capital Sanaa UNITED NATIONS, July 26 (NNN-ANADOLU) — The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday that deplores all acts of violence against holy books as a violation of international…

Kenya: Govt to establish Isiolo Meat City Special Economic Zone

NAIROBI, July 26 (NNN-KBC) — The Kenyan Government has committed to establish Isiolo Meat City Special Economic Zone meant to radically transform the economy of Northern Kenya. Isiolo Meat City is an integrated industrial complex spanning over 500,000 Acres that will include animal feedstock Zones, Abbatoirs, a Leather Park and…

US heatwaves: Florida ocean temperature topped 100F, setting potential record

MIAMI (Florida, US), July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs. The readings were taken from a single buoy in Manatee Bay, about 60 kilometers…

Ecuador forces wrest back control of prison as riot death toll climbs to 31

Military forces stand guard outside the Guayas 1 prison GUAYAQUIL (Ecuador), July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — : Some 2,700 soldiers on Tuesday stormed a prison in Ecuador, retaking control of the facility as the death toll from a riot that started over the weekend rose to 31 inmates, authorities said. The…

Italy: Five dead in northern storms, Sicily wildfires

 MILAN, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five people were found dead in Italy Tuesday following violent storms in the north and wildfires in Sicily, which could lead the government to declare a state of emergency in the hardest-hit regions. A 16-year-old girl on a camping trip was among two…

Five Moroccan migrants drown off Western Sahara: NGO

RABAT, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five Moroccans drowned when their boat sank off Western Sahara, a rights group said on Tuesday, as crossing attempts by migrants hoping to reach Europe multiply from the area. On Saturday authorities said six migrants drowned off northern Morocco trying to reach Spain.…

South African President Ramaphosa to lead delegation to Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg

PRETORIA, July 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the South African delegation to the second Russia-Africa Summit to be held at St Petersburg in the Eastern European country on Thursday and Friday. According to a statement by The Presidency, he will be accompanied by Minister of…

South Africa views BRICS as a key strategic partner – Minister Ntshavheni

JOHANNESBURG, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has assured its BRICS partners that it continues to view the bloc as a crucial strategic partnership through which a just, peaceful and more equitable world order can be pursued and realised.  South Africa, led by Minister in the Presidency responsible for State…