US immigration: Texas governor sends bus of migrants to Los Angeles, citing ‘self-declared sanctuary status’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott LOS ANGELES, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of migrants were bused from Texas to Los Angeles and dropped off at downtown’s Union Station, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who cited L.A.’s “self-declared sanctuary city status.” The group consists of about 42 people, including young children,…

Deputy President calls on investors to not abandon South Africa

PRETORIA, June 15 (NNN-SANEWS) — Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged investors to continue investing in the country as more needs to be done to change the fortunes of the economy and create enough jobs to absorb new labour market entrants. “More than ever before, the Government and the business…

Unequal opportunity access and income inequality must be addressed – South African President Ramaphosa

GENEVA, June 15 (NNN-SANEWS) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says global leaders must address unequal access to labour markets and income inequality as a matter of priority. The President was addressing and participating in the World of Work Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. The summit is hosted…

Sudan crisis: No respite for civilians two months into brutal war

KHARTOUM, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Army warplanes bombed the Sudanese city of El Obeid on Wednesday, as the country prepared to mark two months of suffering since a power struggle between rival generals plunged the country into devastating war. Since Apr 15, the regular army headed by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan…

FIFA agrees deal to broadcast Women’s World Cup in 34 European countries

LAUSANNE (Switzerland), June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — FIFA announced it had struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the 2023 Women’s World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the “Big Five” European nations. The deal follows a standoff between the governing body of world football and broadcasters in…

President Boluarte: Peru will not stop until living borders achieved

LA TINA (Piura region, Peru), June 15 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte affirmed that Peru will not stop until boundaries between Peru and Ecuador become living borders. Moreover, the Head of State stressed the commitment to make the State accessible to the population, in order to guarantee inhabitants a better quality…

Peru’s Bicentenario designated as new UNESCO’s biosphere reserve

LIMA, June 15 (NNN-ANDINA) — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Peru’s “Bicentenario” as a new biosphere reserve along with some other 10 sites around the world. Thus, the Bicentenario Biosphere Reserve, located in Ayacucho region, has become the eighth National Biosphere Reserve in Peru. The announcement…

Toll in migrant boat sinking rises to 78: Greek coastguard

ATHENS, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a capsized fishing boat carrying migrants off the coast of southern Greece has risen to 78, the Greek coast guard has announced. A large-scale search and rescue operation was underway on Wednesday morning after the boat, which is believed to have been transporting…

Greece says 80 migrants rescued after ship capsizes

 ATHENS, June 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece’s coastguard said Wednesday that 80 migrants had been rescued after their boat capsized and sank in international waters off the southwestern Peloponnese coast. Strong winds were complicating efforts, which also included a Greek navy frigate, an army plane and helicopter as well as six…

Record 110 million people now forcibly displaced: UN

GENEVA, June 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A record 110 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their homes, the United Nations said Wednesday, branding the huge upsurge an “indictment” of the world. Russia’s war in Ukraine, refugees fleeing Afghanistan and the fighting in Sudan have pushed the total number of…