Tropical storm Lisa forms in the central Caribbean Sea

 HAVANA, Nov 1 (NNN-ACN) — The Cuban Institute of Meteorology ( INSMET) reported that the area of low pressure in the central Caribbean Sea continued to gain in organization and intensity, so it has become tropical storm Lisa, the twelfth of the current hurricane season.Through the tropical cyclone warning No.1,…

Over 60 countries to participate at Havana’ International Fair FIHAV 2022

 HAVANA, Nov 1 (NNN-ACN) — More than 60 countries have confirmed their participation at the 38th Havana International Fair (FIHAV) 2022, to be held Nov 14-18 at the Expocuba Fairgrounds in Havana.Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz, minister of foreign trade and investment, informed at a press conference that official delegations, headed by…

Cuba appreciates international solidarity against US blockade

HAVANA, Nov 1 (NNN-ACN) — Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuban PM, thanked the expressions of solidarity that were sent from different parts of the world during this weekend demanding the end of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US against Cuba.The Cuban premier expressed his gratitude on Twitter…

Another fire breaks out on Africa’s highest summit, Mount Kilimanjaro

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 1 (NNN-GNA) — Another fire has broken out on Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa.The fire started on Sunday on the north-eastern flank of the mountain, Charles Ngendo, a spokesperson for the Tanzanian National Park Authority, reported on Monday.The cause of the…

Nigeria: Presidency confirms Pres Buhari departs for UK to see doctors after 5-day official visit to South Korea

President Buhari boarding a plane ABUJA, Nov 1 (NNN-GNA) — The Nigerian Presidency has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari has left Seoul, South Korea after completing a five-day official visit departing to London, UK where he will be seeing his doctors.Buhari would visit Royal Brompton Hospital situated at Sydney St,…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa send condolences to India, Somalia and South Korea

PRETORIA, Nov 1 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent messages of condolence to the Republic of India and the Federal Republic of Somalia following disasters that have led to the tragic deaths of scores of people in the two countries. More than 140 people perished In India following the…

94% of Peruvians would choose to visit a domestic destination on next trip

LIMA, Nov 1 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru’s Exports and Tourism Promotion (PromPeru) recently presented the report titled “Intenciones de viaje de los vacacionistas peruanos” (Travel intentions of Peruvian vacationers), within the framework of a new edition of ‘Turismo In Day’ —a virtual initiative that is developed bimonthly to provide strategic, specialized, and…

Peru to provide better rural water, sanitation services with IDB support

WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $150 million loan to expand water and sanitation services for rural populations in Peru, while also promoting the quality and sustainable use of these services. The public works will connect homes, healthcare centers, schools, and social organizations to drinking…

Ethiopia, Tigray peace talks continue in South Africa

PRETORIA, Oct 31 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The Ethiopian peace talks in South Africa – which had been widely expected to end on Sunday Oct 30 – continued into Monday, sources said. It was not clear how well the discussions between the warring parties, the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray government…

British PM Rishi Sunak congratulates president-elect Lula: “I look forward to working together on the issues that matter”

LONDON, Oct 31 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, congratulated president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil’s election against incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro, saying he looked forward to coordinating on issues including protecting the planet’s natural resources. “I look forward to working together…