Covid-19 may already be classified as seasonal disease, Russia’s chief sanitary doctor says

MOSCOW, May 20 (NNN-TASS) – The coronavirus infection may now be categorized as a seasonal acute respiratory viral disease, Russia’s Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing Anna Popova said in an interview with TASS. “We really hope that we will be able…

US Pres Biden leaves for Asia under Ukraine, North Korea nuclear shadows

WASHINGTON, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden left for South Korea and Japan to cement US leadership in Asia at a time when the White House’s attention has been pulled back to Russia and Europe — and amid fears of a North Korean nuclear test during his trip. Biden…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US, Russia trade blame on food insecurity

UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (BSS/AFP) – The United States and Russia blamed each other for the worsening food situation around the world as the war in Ukraine unfolds. Washington called on Russia to allow exports of Ukrainian grain that is held up in Black Sea ports. Ukraine is one of…

Militia attacks claim 20 lives in eastern DR Congo

BUNIA (DR Congo), May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Militants killed at least 20 civilians last week in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo , a monitoring group said, in the latest massacre in the conflict-torn region. Suspected rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked a village in Irumu territory in the…

Venezuelan becomes oldest living man

Juan Vicente Perez was born on May 27, 1909 in the western Tachira state CARACAS, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 112-year-old Venezuelan farmer has been officially recognized as the oldest living man following the death of a Spaniard who was the previous holder of the title, Guinness World Records said. …

Namibia comes to Europe to sell its sunshine

PARIS, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — As Europe struggles to decarbonise its economy and wean itself off Russian oil and gas, one of the world’s sunniest and most arid nations is pitching itself to the continent as an answer to its problems. A delegation from sub-Saharan Africa’s driest country has been touring Europe to tout their nation as a…

Canada confirms first two monkeypox cases

MONTREAL, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada’s public health agency confirmed the first two cases of monkeypox virus infections in the country after authorities in Quebec province said they were investigating 17 suspected cases. Several countries including Portugal and Spain have reported cases of monkeypox in recent weeks, with a U.S.…

Colombia captures one of most wanted members of Gulf Clan

BOGOTA, May 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Colombian authorities have captured Antonio Ballesteros, also known as “Tono,” one of the most wanted members of the Gulf Clan organized crime group, the National Police said. Ballesteros was the right-hand man of Jobanis de Jesus Avila, the current leader of the clan and the…

Nigeria suspends Accountant-General detained over US$200m fraud

Ahmed Idris, suspended Accountant-General of Nigeria ABUJA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s embattled Accountant-General has been suspended indefinitely amid a corruption allegation leveled against him by the country’s anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Ahmed Idris’s suspension according to government was to allow for proper investigation of the…

South African believed to be world’s oldest woman turns 128

Johanna Mazibuko recently celebrated her 128th birthday PRETORIA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Johanna Mazibuko, the South African believed to be the “world’s oldest woman”, celebrated her 128th birthday last week. Photos that were shared on social media showed the centenarian celebrating the huge milestone with loved ones.According to local media…