UN chief calls for solidarity, unity to honor Mandela’s legacy
The UN General Assembly declared July 18, Mandela’s birthday, as “Nelson Mandela International Day” UNITED NATIONS, July 19 (NNN-Xinhua) —…
OPEC+ countries agree to boost oil production
VIENNA, July 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries, known as OPEC+, agreed…
Chinese and Mauritanian workers abducted from construction site in Mali
BAMAKO, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three Chinese nationals and two Mauritanians have been abducted from a construction site in south-western…
‘Havana Syndrome’-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats
Vienna has a reputation as a centre for diplomacy and espionage VIENNA, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US government is investigating…
At least 15 people missing after ship sinks in Liberia
MONROVIA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Between 15 and 17 people are missing after a vessel sank off the coast of…
UN calls for investigation into 2-year kidnapping of Libyan parliament member
Seham Sergiwa was taken by armed men after she criticised Haftar offensive in Tripoli TRIPOLI, July 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The…
Fuel truck blast kills 13 in Kenya; many others injured
NAIROBI, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thirteen people were killed and many others injured when an overturned petrol tanker caught fire…
Covid-19: Fully-vaccinated Governor of Brazil’s São Paulo state tests positive for the second time
SAO PAULO, July 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — João Doria, Governor of the Brazilian State of São Paulo, has tested yet again…
Charges filed against former Argentine President Macri for helping overthrow Evo in Bolivia
BUENOS AIRES, July 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine prosecutors have agreed to file charges against former President Mauricio Macri and several…
Armenian court upholds June election win for acting PM’s party: Report
Armenia’s acting Prime Minister and leader of Civil Contract party Nikol Pashinyan YEREVAN, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armenia’s constitutional court…