Update: US stops processing Afghan immigration requests after shooting near White House

WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said Wednesday it has halted all immigration processing related to Afghan nationals indefinitely, after two US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded near the White House earlier in the day. The move came as President Donald Trump…

Cuba and BRICS strengthen alliance at FIHAV 2025

HAVANA, Nov 27 (NNN-ACN) — The forum on economic integration mechanisms, “Cuba and its Global Alliances,” opened its sessions within the framework of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and organized by BioCubaFarma.According to BioCubaFarma’s Facebook page, Eduardo Martinez Diaz, Deputy Prime Minister,…

Peru ex-president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for corruption

LIMA, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced ex-president Martin Vizcarra to 14 years imprisonment for taking bribes while serving as a regional governor. Vizcarra, who championed the fight against corruption as president from 2018 to 2020, was found guilty of receiving bribes from construction companies while…

Pres Macron to announce France restoring voluntary military service

PARIS, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENIES) — President Emmanuel Macron is to announce that France is restoring military service on a voluntary basis in the face of the growing threat posed by Russia and the risk of a new conflict breaking out in Europe. Almost three decades after France scrapped conscription, the…

Swiss to vote on compulsory civic duty for all and new taxes on the super-rich

BERN (Switzerland), Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Swiss will vote Sunday on replacing men’s current military service requirement with a compulsory civic duty for all, with backers and opponents both claiming to be championing women’s rights. As part of Switzerland’s direct democratic system, voters will also be weighing in on…

Brazil approves world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine

BRASILIA, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian authorities approved the world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a “historic” achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar globally due to rising temperatures. Dengue, known for intense flu-like symptoms, crushing fatigue and body aches, reached record global levels in 2024…

US shooting: National Guard soldiers shot in ‘targeted’ attack near White House

National Guard soldiers near the White House WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two National Guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush, and the suspect was in custody after suffering gunshot wounds during the attack.President Donald Trump was in Florida…

Nigeria kidnappings: 2 killed as vigilante foils bandits’ attack on Kogi school

A vigilante group at Aiyetoro Kiri prevented students from being abducted ABUJA, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A vigilante group at Aiyetoro Kiri in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday foiled bandits’ invasion of Kiri High School and prevented the students from being abducted.The attack came days…

Nigeria kidnappings: Pres Tinubu declares national security emergency

President Bola Tinubu declared a security emergency ABUJA, Nov 27 (NNN-GNA) — The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared a nationwide security emergency following recent security concerns in his country.In a statement issued on the evening of Wednesday, Nov27, the Nigerian President cited the recent kidnapping of Christians…

Guinea-Bissau army officers say they have seized power; president arrested

Brigadier General Denis N’Canha, head of the military office of the Guinea-Bissau presidency, announces the government takeover BISSAU, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau has claimed “total control” of the country, a day after two leading candidates in a tightly contested presidential election each declared victory.…