French pension talks resume as govt seeks to end standoff
French unions have called for blockades of refineries and fuel depots starting Tuesday, when talks resume on the government’s pension…
US and Iran must protect cultural sites, UNESCO says after Trump threat
PARIS, Jan 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Both Iran and the United States must observe a convention obliging states to preserve cultural…
Australia fires: RSAF Chinooks to bring relief supplies, help with evacuation
SINGAPORE, Jan 7 (NNN-CNA) — Two Chinook helicopters from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be used to bring…
Singapore Red Cross pledges S$100,000 for victims of Australia bushfires, Jakarta floods
SINGAPORE, Jan 7 (NNN-CNA) — The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged S$100,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for…
US-Iran tension: UK reduces embassy staff in Iran, Iraq; Australia troops to remain in Iraq
LONDON/CANBERRA, Jan 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain has reduced staff at its embassies in Tehran and Baghdad to a minimum level…
At least 16 killed in bus crash in Peru
Bodies covered with blankets at the site of the accident of a passenger bus that collided with other vehicles and…
Turkish FM arrives in Algeria to discuss Libyan crisis
ALGIERS, Jan 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday evening arrived in Algeria for a two-day visit…
UN chief concerned over events surrounding Venezuela’s election
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following with concern the events surrounding the election…
Japan: Tokyo 2020 unveils 20 official Olympic and Paralympic posters
Reporters visit the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Art Poster Exhibition in Tokyo TOKYO, Jan 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Organizers of the…
Saudi Arabia hosts Red Sea, Gulf of Aden states council charter signing
Participants pose for a group photo during the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Arab and African countries of…