Campaigners launch court bid to prevent UK-Rwanda asylum flights

LONDON, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Campaigners on Wednesday launched a court bid to block UK government’s plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as it attempts to stop migrant boat crossings from France. The government in London said last month that it intends to fly a first planeload of asylum-seekers…

Greece confirms first case of monkeypox

ATHENS, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece has confirmed the first case of monkeypox, the National Public Health Organisation (EODY) reported. “The Andreas Syggros Hospital has reported the first case of clinical symptoms similar to those of the disease. This man has recently visited Portugal. The initial test conducted in the…

Kenya urges enhanced funding for UNITAD, in fight against Daesh

UNITED NATIONS, June 9 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya at a United Nations Security Council on Wednesday urged enhanced funding for the Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD). Kenya’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mike Kiboino through a statement also commended the progress of the…

Monkeypox declared notifiable disease in Britain

LONDON, June 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — A new law declaring monkeypox as a legally notifiable disease came into force across Britain on Wednesday, meaning all doctors in England are required to notify their local council or local Health Protection Team about any suspected monkeypox cases. Laboratories must also notify the U.K.…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian oil, gas, chemical industries

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly OTTAWA, June 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions on Russian oil, gas and chemical industries. The minister said in a news release that these new measures are imposing a ban on the export of…

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 6 northerners in Ondo three days after terrorist attack on church

File photo to represent the story ONDO (Nigeria), June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen on Wednesday killed six men of northern extraction in the Sabo area of Ondo town in Ondo State.Sabo, also known as strangers’ quarters in Hausa, is dominated by Northern Nigerians.The victims were reportedly buried Wednesday according to…

Terrorism deaths down globally, but up in Africa: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, June 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — The number of deaths from terrorist attacks is down globally but increasing in Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 48 percent of deaths attributed to terrorist groups globally last year,” he told a meeting of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination…

Peru: 14 killed in miners’ clash; several people remain missing; 31 arrested

Roughly 10-15 per cent of Peru’s gold comes from artisan or informal miners LIMA, June 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 14 people were killed in a clash between groups of small-scale gold miners in southern Peru’s Arequipa department, the local prosecutor’s office said. Seven bodies were found Saturday with gunshot…

Algeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain over Western Sahara issue

Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ALGIERS, June 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — Algeria announced suspension of the Treaty of Friendship, Good-neighborliness and Cooperation signed with Spain 20 years ago to protest the country’s shift in position on Western Sahara, official APS news agency reported, citing a presidential statement. The announcement came hours after…

US approves US$120 million sale to maintain Taiwanese warships

WASHINGTON, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has approved a possible US$120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry said would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s “frequent activities” near the island. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said…