Russia says ‘no grounds’ to prolong Ukraine grain export deal

MOSCOW, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia said there was no basis to extend the accord that allows Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea, criticising what Moscow says are obstacles to its export of agricultural products.    “It is obvious that there are no grounds for the further continuation…

Peru: Gov’t strengthens ties with African countries through series of virtual conferences

LIMA, JulY (NNN-ANDINA) — The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Directorate General of Africa, Middle East, and Gulf Countries, held the second edition of the “Meet the Team” virtual conferences in June this year. The activity is part of a strategy to develop more fluid interactions between officials of the Peruvian Ministry…

Peru: New explosion registered at Ubinas, eruptive column higher than 3,000 meters

LIMA, July 5 (NNN-ANDINA) — A new explosion was registered at Ubinas Volcano on Tuesday afternoon, at around 2:00 p.m. (local time), resulting in an eruptive column that exceeded 3,000 meters above its crater.It was reported that the fall of ash is imminent in areas located southeast, such as Ubinas, Escacha, Sacohaya, San…

UN rights council to discuss Koran burning

GENEVA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Human Rights Council will hold an urgent session to address the burning of the Koran following an incident in Stockholm that sparked global outrage, a spokesman said Tuesday. A Koran was burnt outside the Swedish capital’s main mosque on Wednesday, triggering a diplomatic…

Equal pay bill signed into law in Brazil

BRASILIA, July 4 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into law a bill granting male and female workers equal pay for the same job position, it was reported in Brasilia. Lula insisted he would “enforce” this measure, which “cannot be violated or circumvented” under any circumstances.…

El Nino set to be ‘at least’ moderate strength: UN

GENEVA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is set to continue throughout 2023 and will be “at least of moderate strength”, the United Nations said. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as…

Peru: Ubinas volcano set to trigger state of emergency

The Ubinas volcano is located some 990 kilometres south of the Peruvian capital Lima LIMA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Officials in the Peruvian government have announced they will declare a state of emergency for the area surrounding the Ubinas volcano, after persistent seismic activity shook the region and sent a…

Cuba hosts G-77 and China meeting on environment

HAVANA, July 4 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuban President, welcomed the participants of the 14th International Convention on Environment and Development, which gathers authorities of the G-77 and China from Monday until July 7.     On Tweeter, he welcomed the high authorities of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation of the…

WHO calls for more protection of children from food advertising

GENEVA, July 4 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The World Health Organization (WHO) published stricter recommendations to protect children from the harmful impact of food and beverage marketing with a high content of saturated fatty acids, sugars, and salt (HFSS).     The updated recommendation is based on the findings of reviews of recent…

3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo achieves unprecedented milestones

Chinese shoppers browsing African goods at the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center, Hunan Province CHANGSHA (Hunan, China), July 4 (NNN-KBC) — The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo closed on Sunday in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province. This year’s expo…