Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot killed in a freak car accident
The young pilot was killed in a car crash Thursday ABUJA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tributes have poured in after…
Buildings collapse in heavy rain in India’s Mumbai, killing eight
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and fire brigade personnel look for survivors MUMBAI, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Heavy rains lashing…
Covid-19: Pres Putin says Russia overcoming economic crisis caused by virus
MOSCOW, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s economy is recovering from a severe crisis caused by the coronavirus, President Vladimir Putin…
Covid-19: EU leaders back together but divided over revival plan
BRUSSELS, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The leaders of the European Union hold their first face-to-face summit in five months on…
6.9-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami warning issued
98 PORT MORESBY, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A warning for “hazardous tsunami waves” was issued briefly for coastal regions within…
US urges ISraeli PM Netanyahu to keep alive chance of Palestinian state
WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to keep alive the prospect…
Covid-19: States must ensure just pandemic response, vaccines for all – UN rights council
GENEVA, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN’s top rights body adopted a resolution Thursday highlighting states’ responsibilities in addressing pandemics,…
Covid-19: Brazil surpasses 2 million cases: official
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil topped two million coronavirus cases on Thursday, according to official data that…
Egyptian president vows not to stand idle on threats to Egyptian, Libyan security
Egypt threatened to send in its army if GNA forces captured Sirte, located more than 800km from the Egyptian border…
Covid-19: US travel restrictions with Canada, Mexico extended through Aug 20
Empty road at the US port of entry into Blaine of Washington State is seen at Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing…