Cuba and Colombia to strengthen trade and investment ties

BOGOTA, Feb 22 (NNN-ACN) — As part of an official visit to Colombia, Cuban minister of foreign trade and investment, Rodrigo Malmierca, showed representatives of more than 60 companies of the South American country the possibilities of business on the island.This was reported by Malmierca on Twitter, adding that on…

Cuba hosts, after two years, Habano Festival

HAVANA, Feb 22 (NNN-ACN) — After two years, the Habano Festival has resumed in Cuba, an event that promotes the millenary culture and the art of harvesting, making and enjoying an authentic and unique product.The event, which in its 23rd edition will be held between Feb 27 and March 3,…

UN to convene as Ukraine, allies seek votes for ‘peace’ resolution

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly meets Wednesday, two days ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Kyiv and its allies hoping to garner broad support for a resolution calling for a “just and lasting peace.” The draft resolution, sponsored by some 60…

Russia to comply with nuclear treaty curbs despite suspension: Foreign Ministry

 MOSCOW, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia said it will observe curbs imposed by the New START treaty, hours after President Vladimir Putin announced Moscow was suspending participation in the arms pact with the United States.    “Russia intends to adhere to a responsible approach and will continue to strictly comply with…

Supermarkets across the UK face empty shelves, supply shortages

Empty tomato section is seen on shelves at Tesco supermarket in London LONDON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Supermarkets across the UK are facing empty shelves and supply issues for fresh produce, which has led to rationing of fruits and vegetables by some supermarket chains such as Asda and Morrisons. Limits…

Somalia: Ten civilians killed in Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a house in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, killing ten civilians, the government said. The raid took place around 1200 GMT in the northern district of Abdiaziz, the government said, adding that three civilians had been wounded. “The security forces rescued and…

Nigeria to suspend rail services nationwide ahead of polls

ABUJA, Feb 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Nigeria’s state railway company announced the suspension of rail services across the country from Saturday to Monday to enable Nigerians to vote during the coming general elections. Spokesman for the Nigerian Railway Corporation Mahmood Yakubu said in a statement that the suspension was to enable…

Winds lash Madagascar’s coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

Satellite imagery shows Tropical Cyclone Freddy approaching Madagascar  ANTANANARIVO, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least one person has died after a tropical cyclone battered Madagascar’s east coast, with heavy rain and powerful winds tearing roofs off houses and triggering a storm surge. Cyclone Freddy made landfall on Tuesday, weeks after…

US plans tough restrictions on asylum seekers

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden’s administration proposed tough new restrictions on asylum seekers, saying it wanted to head off a rush of migrants to the southern border when Covid-related controls are lifted. The new rules say migrants who arrive at the border and simply cross into the…

US returns 77 stolen antiquities back to Yemen

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has returned 77 looted antiquities to Yemen, US authorities said Tuesday, adding the objects would be housed “temporarily” in a museum in Washington in line with an agreement with the war-torn country’s government. The pieces are “64 relief carved stone heads, 11…