US to continue to support Afghan forces as Taliban advance
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Pentagon said on Monday that the U.S. military will continue…
Zambian president meets AU observer mission team ahead of Aug 12 polls
LUSAKA, Aug 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Monday met an Election Observer team from the African Union…
Zambian president commissions Chinese-built modern airport terminal
Zambian President Edgar Lungu launches the second terminal building at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka LUSAKA, Aug 10…
Covid-19: Canada begins to allow entry for fully vaccinated US citizens, permanent residents
A vehicle from the United States passes through a boundary marker at the Peace Arch border crossing in Surrey, British…
EU countries boost fire-fighting help to Greece
BRUSSELS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU countries are stepping up their help to Greece to fight forest fires devastating its…
US Secretary of State Blinken vows no ‘impunity’ for Iran over ship attack
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed vows to punish Iran for allegedly…
12 Burkina Faso soldiers killed in ambush
OUAGADOUGOU, Aug 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — Twelve soldiers were killed in an ambush on Sunday in northeast Burkina Faso, communication minister…
Some 44% of Mexicans, 56 million, were considered poor at the end of 2020: Gov’t
MEXICO CITY, Aug 9 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Of the 126 million Mexican population, almost 44% were considered poor at the end…
Brazil extends until December 2022 waiver to Venezuelan migrants who seek refuge
BRASILIA, Aug 9 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Government of Brazil has extended until 2022 a waiver whereby Venezuelans seeking shelter may…
Sudan floods: Thousands of homes damage; 12,000 people affected, says UN
Sudan faces severe flooding every year, with damage to properties, infrastructure and crops KHARTOUM, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of…