Arctic Circle Assembly 2022 kicks off in Iceland

REYKJAVIK (Iceland), Oct 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Arctic Circle Assembly 2022 kicked off here Thursday with a record 2,000 participants from almost 70 countries and regions. “This is a formidable demonstration of the desire from so many different quarters of the planet to come together … to seek solutions,” said…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russian FM Lavrov condemns use of ‘diplomatic terror’ in the UN

MOSCOW, Oct 14 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the West used the methods of diplomatic terror against developing countries to get a resolution against Russia adopted at the UN General Assembly. Western nations threatening developing countries with all kinds of punishments to vote against referendums…

Haiti’s hospitals face serious crisis due to lack of fuel

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 14 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — A month after gangs blocked the distribution of fuel, Haiti’s hospitals face a serious crisis and most of them have reduced their services to a minimum. Health centers such as Canapé Vert in this capital confirmed they only accept cases that do not require…

Cuba thanks UN, China for support after Hurricane Ian´s wake

HAVANA, Oct 14 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez thanked the United Nations for its strong support to Cuban families affected after the passage of Hurricane Ian across western region of Cuba. “On behalf of the Cuban people and government, we thank the valuable support of the United…

Cuba to provide cross-border e-commerce services

HAVANA, Oct 14 (NNN-ACN) — Starting on Friday Oct 14, Cuba will begin to provide cross-border e-commerce services to facilitate within a week the delivery of commodities purchased abroad, according to the Correos de Cuba Business Group.According to the report, the service will cover items such as toiletries, food, medicines,…

Peru: Government will openly combat deforestation, says Pres Castillo

MOYOBAMBA (San Martin region, Peru), Oct 14 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Pedro Castillo affirmed that the Peruvian Government has decided to openly combat deforestation, through various multi-sectoral actions and with the participation of the three levels of government. During his speech at the Governors’ Climate and Forests Global Conference, the Head of…

Peru makes arrival of cruise ships and merchant vessels more flexible

LIMA, Oct 14 (NNN-ANDINA) — Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Roberto Sanchez announced that the Government of Peru has relaxed the procedures for the arrival of cruise ships and merchant vessels in Peru —a necessary measure, without neglecting the health aspect, as well as COVID-19 controls. This was approved through Ministerial Resolution…

South Africa to host President of Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic for a State Visit

PRETORIA, Oct 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa will host President Brahim Ghali of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) for a State Visit on Oct 18. The Presidency said that the visit aims to strengthen the already existing good political relations fortified by the strong historical ties dating back…

South Africa President Ramaphosa to pay a State Visit to Saudi Arabia

PRETORIA, Oct 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday depart South Africa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a State Visit to take place on Oct 15-16. Ramaphosa’s visit is at the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. According to…

South Africa, UN-Habitat join forces for sustainable human settlements

PRETORIA, Oct 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says it is becoming increasingly urgent to move with speed in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and New Urban Agenda, both of which will contribute to the creation of stable and prosperous societies throughout the…