Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with ‘hostile’ Morocco
ALGIERS, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra said that his country has severed diplomatic relations with Morocco…
Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine following 4-year drought: UN
Crops have failed and now people are relying on insects and cactus leaves for food ANTANANARIVO, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Madagascar…
US House approves Pres Biden’s $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint
Top Democrats Nancy Pelosi (centre) and Steny Hoyer (right) WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Congress has approved a…
Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish Lagoon’s shores
Dead fish and crustaceans continue to appear on the beaches Mar Menor in south-eastern Spain MADRID, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse
TEHRAN, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The head of Iran’s prison service has apologised after hackers leaked videos showing the abuse…
Didi: China ride-hailing giant halts plan to launch in UK
BEIJING, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi has halted plans to launch in the UK and continental Europe,…
Covid-19: New Zealand reports 62 new community cases of Delta variant
NZ director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield WELLINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — New Zealand reported 62 new community cases of…
Covid-19: Slow vaccination to cost global economy $2.3 tn – EIU study
PARIS, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines will cost the global economy $2.3 trillion in…
World Bank ‘deeply concerned,’ pauses aid to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank has suspended aid to Afghanistan, saying it is “deeply concerned” by…
‘Catastrophic’ pollution plagues Libya beaches
TRIPOLI, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With untreated sewage in the water and rubbish piled on the sand, pollution on Tripoli’s…