North Korean hackers target gamers in $615m crypto heist: US

 WASHINGTON, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has linked North Korea-backed hackers to a massive cryptocurrency heist worth $615m from players of the popular online game Axie Infinity in March. The game allows to earn crypto through game play or trading their avatars. The hack is likely one of the…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia should diversify energy exports towards Asia, says Pres Putin

MOSCOW, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin called for diversification of energy exports towards Asia, while accusing European countries of destabilising the market by moving to cut out Russian deliveries.    “We need to diversify exports,” Putin said at a televised government meeting on the energy sector.    “We need…

Covid-19: Global cases surpass 500 mln – WHO

GENEVA, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 500 million, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO). Globally, there have been 500,186,525 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 6,190,349 deaths, reported to WHO, according to the WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. The United…

Police: Zimbabwe crash kills 35 ahead of Easter gathering

The scene of the bus crash near the town of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe. HARARE, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 35 people died and 71 were injured in Zimbabwe when a bus carrying churchgoers to an Easter gathering veered off the road and plunged down a gorge, police said. The vehicle…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow says 18 members of EU mission must leave Russia

MOSCOW/KYIV, April  16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Moscow said that 18 members of the EU mission in Russia had been told to leave the country and blamed Brussels for destroying ties.  “Eighteen employees of the EU Delegation to Russia have been declared ‘persona non grata’ and will have to leave the territory…

South African rescuers in desperate search for dozens missing in floods

DURBAN (South Africa), April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police, army and volunteer rescuers widened the search for dozens still missing five days after more than 340 people died in the deadliest storm to strike South Africa’s coastal city of Durban in living memory. The “unprecedented” floods, which affected nearly 41,000, left a trail of destruction…

Mali: Germany tells Mali to halt work with Russian mercenaries

Annalena Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany BAMAKO, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday told leaders in Mali that Berlin’s continued support would be contingent upon political reforms and warned of the country’s cooperation with Russian mercenaries. Baerbock, who is also traveling to…

Ivory Coast: Prime Minister and Government resign

Prime Minister Patrick Achi ABIDJAN, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In an unexpected announcement, Prime Minister Patrick Achi and his Cabinet have tendered their resignation. The leader of Ivory Coast’s government had held the job for a little over a year. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara made the announcement at the opening…

Venezuela seeks dialogue with the US

CARACAS, April 14 (NNN-TELESUR) — Venezuela calls on the US to engage in dialogue to end the persecution and sanctions route against the country’s people. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia invited US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to jointly work on building a path of understanding and dialogue to end the persecution and…

Covid-19: Full vaccination program to lift compulsory mask use in Peru

LIMA, April 14 (NNN-TELESUR) — Peru will evaluate the possibility of lifting the compulsory use of masks in public places upon reaching coverage of at least 80 percent of the population with the third dose of the vaccine, the Minister of Health, Jorge Lopez, said. The official said that Peru still has many vulnerable…