Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU fails to agree on Russia oil embargo, to try again Monday before summit

BRUSSELS, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU failed on Sunday to agree on an embargo of Russian oil, but diplomats will still try to make progress ahead of a Monday-Tuesday summit on an exemption for pipeline deliveries to landlocked Central European countries, officials said. However, a senior EU diplomat said…

Brazil: Death toll rises to near 80 from downpours as search continues

RECIFE (Brazil), May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Torrential rains in northeastern Brazil have left at least 79 people dead and dozens missing, civil defence officials said, as rescuers capitalized on a lull in downpours to search for survivors. “As of 6pm this Sunday, the number of people killed as a result of the…

US shooting: Pres Biden grieves with Texas town as anger mounts over school shooting

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pay their respects at the Robb Elementary School memorial UVALDE (Texas, US), May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden tried to comfort families in the south Texas town of Uvalde on Sunday after the nation’s deadliest school shooting in a decade as federal…

Colombia presidential elections: Gustavo Petro goes to second round with businessman Rodolfo Hernandez

Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact coalition waves as he stands with a family member during the first round of the presidential election in Bogota, Colombia BOGOTA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gustavo Petro came out on top in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday and will face…

First hurricane of the eastern Pacific season approaches southern Mexico

A man rests on a beach as Hurricane Agatha barrels toward the southern coast of Mexico PUERTO ESCONDIDO (Mexico), May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season strengthened as it spiralled toward the southern coast of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 177kmh that are expected to…

Monkeypox presents moderate risk to global public health, WHO says

GENEVA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that monkey pox constitutes a “moderate risk” to overall public health at global level after cases were reported in countries where the disease is not typically found. “The public health risk could become high if this virus exploits the opportunity…

Covid-19: US California governor tests positive despite receiving two booster shots

Gavin Newsom LOS ANGELES, May 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — The governor of the US state California Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain in isolation at least through June 2 and until he tests negative, his office said. Newsom said on Twitter that he is “experiencing mild symptoms” and…

One killed in Sudan anti-coup protests: Medics

Protesters march during a rally against the country’s military rulers in Khartoum, Sudan KHARTOUM, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudanese security forces killed Saturday a protester during the latest mass demonstrations against last year’s military coup, medics said. The killed protester, yet to be identified, died after “taking a bullet to…

Poor pushed to brink of hunger in Malawi, UN Agency warns

People gather at Mikolongo school in Chikwawa district, Malawi, to receive rations of maize, pulses, oil and fortified corn soya blend from WFP to prevent malnutrition GENEVA, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Soaring food prices, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, are pushing poor people to the brink of hunger in…

DR Congo halts Rwanda flights over alleged support for rebels

KINSHASA, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Democratic Republic of Congo suspended RwandAir flights to the country, accusing Rwanda’s government of supporting the M23 rebel group that has renewed its offensive near their shared border. The government in Kinshasa also summoned Rwanda’s ambassador to express its disapproval of its neighbor’s “recidivist attitude.” The…