Canadian wildfires: Nearly 60 million US residents under air quality alerts; 2nd firefighter killed

NEW YORK, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canadian wildfire smoke continues to plague the United States, triggering air quality alerts for 11 states across the northern Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes region Sunday. From Montana to New York, forecasters predicted nearly 60 million people would see decreased visibility and poor air…

Update: Two dead after ‘attack’ on Crimea bridge

IA file photo of the bridge connecting mainland Russia with occupied Crimea MOSCOW, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people have died after an “attack” on the bridge linking the occupied Crimean peninsula to Russia. The head of Crimea’s parliament blamed Ukraine for the incident, state media reported, but Kyiv is…

US storms: Over 1,500 flights canceled as storms hit northeast

EW YORK, July 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — Over 1,500 flights in and out of the United States have been canceled as of Sunday evening as storms battered the country’s northeast over the weekend. Thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused massive flight disruptions and ground stops at major airports in New York…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Traffic on Russia-built Crimea bridge halted after ’emergency’ – official

MOSCOW, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Traffic along a Russian-built bridge linking Crimea to Russia’s Krasnodar region has been halted following an “emergency”, a Moscow-installed official and state media said on Monday. “Traffic was stopped on the Crimean bridge: an emergency occurred in the area of the 145th pillar from the…

Ethiopia Govt seeks US$12 billion in funding for economic plan

ADDIS ABABA, July 17 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The Ethiopian government is looking to raise USD 12 billion in financing to implement its new three-year economic reform plan, according to Teklewold Atnafu, economic advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The funds would come from institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and…

Nigeria: Farmers laud President Tinubu for declaring state of emergency on food security

ABUJA, July 17 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The Sorghum Farmers Association of Nigeria (SOFAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for declaring state of emergency on food security. The President of the association, Alhaji Lawal Gada, made the commendation when he addressed newsmen in Abuja. According to Gada, the action of the president…

Tanzania to host cashew conference in October

DAR ES SALAAM, July 17 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — FOR the first time in history, Tanzania is set to host an International Cashew Conference (TICC) 2023 to promote investment opportunities available in the country’s cashew industry. Director General of Cashew nuts Board of Tanzania, Francis Alfred said the three-day conference will be…

Cuban Pres Diaz-Canel expresses gratitude for solidarity in Belgium and Europe

BRUSSELS, July 17 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed gratitude on Sunday in this capital for the solidarity with his country in Belgium and Europe, a support that he described as an encouragement to resist against aggressions.     On the eve of his participation in the 3rd Summit between…

We can build a prosperous Africa with our resources, Kenyan President Ruto says

President William Ruto at the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union NAIROBI, July 17 (NNN-KBC) — Kenyan President William Ruto has said it is possible to build a more integrated, prosperous and stable Africa. He said this must be Africa-driven by its own people, leaders and resources. Ruto…

Wagner fighters arrive in Central Africa Republic: Russian security group

  MOSCOW, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several hundred “experienced” Wagner fighters have arrived in the Central African Republic to secure a referendum on July 30, a Russian private security company said. The troubled nation, where Wagner mercenaries are already helping the government fight rebels, will vote on a constitutional change…