US blacklists Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, other officials
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive…
Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos is in Abu Dhabi, says ABC newspaper
Juan Carlos is not formally under investigation and through his lawyer he has repeatedly declined to comment on corruption allegations…
Afghan grand assembly gathers to decide fate of Taliban prisoners
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani speaks during a consultative grand assembly, known as Loya Jirga, in Kabul KABUL, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
South Africa’s Pres Ramaphosa sets up body to probe COVID-19 corruption
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa PRETORIA, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has set up a ministerial…
Guinea’s ruling party nominates President Conde for third term
President Alpha Conde CONAKRY, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea’s ruling party nominated President Alpha Conde to stand for a third…
Ivory Coast President Ouattara says he will run for third term
Alassane Ouattara delivers an address to the nation in Abidjan ABIDJAN, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara…
Beirut explosion: UN warns of Lebanon humanitarian crisis
Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed by Tuesday’s explosion BEIRUT, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —UN agencies have warned of a…
Covid-19: UK ‘will not hesitate’ to add nations to quarantine list
LONDON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The UK “will not hesitate” to add more countries to its travel quarantine list in order to protect public…
Update: 18 dead after Air India plane breaks in two at Calicut
The plane reportedly overshot the runway upon landing amid heavy rain KERALA (India), Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —An Air India Express plane…
US Pres Trump to meet Iraqi PM as ties rebound
WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi in Washington later this month,…