Border clash: Indian PM Modi seeks peace but warns Beijing of befitting reply
NEW DELHI, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi wants peace with China but the…
DR Congo’s gold being smuggled out by the tonne, UN report finds
KINSHASA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gold production in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be systematically underreported while tonnes of…
Burundi’s new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in Thursday
Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to take over Burundi’s presidency from Pierre Nkurunziza BUJUMBURA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi’s newly-elected president Evariste…
Tanzania: Pres Magufuli pledges free and fair election in October vote
President John Magufuli will be seeking a second term DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli…
Honduran president, wife tests positive for COVID-19
TEGUCIGALPA, June 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez announced in a message to the nation that he and…
Covid-19: Elderly, sick, essential workers will get vaccine first – US
WASHINGTON, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States plans to give priority to the elderly, those with pre-existing conditions and…
Ambush blamed on jihadists kills 24 Malian troops
BAMAKO, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A weekend ambush on a military convoy in central Mali left 24 soldiers dead and…
Covid-19: More than 8 million confirmed cases worldwide – tally
PARIS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 8 million cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, with more than…
Covid-19: Brazil reports highest daily jump in cases while Peru’s deaths surge past 7,000
BRASILIA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil on Tuesday recorded its highest daily jump in new coronavirus cases since the start…
Seven nations vying for five UN Security Council seats
UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will elect five new members of the Security…