Ireland: Man arrested after explosives, drugs seized in Dublin

DUBLIN, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the seizure of explosives, Gardaí (Irish police) have said. Gardaí said that four “viable improvised explosive devices” were found during the search of a van in Dublin on Sunday afternoon. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance…

Port blocked by Baltimore bridge collapse is key hub for US shipping

 BALTIMORE (Maryland, US), March  27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the poet who penned the lyrics to the US national anthem, used to carry an average of around 31,000 vehicles a day across one of the busiest harbors in the United States.       Its nighttime collapse, within seconds of…

US gun violence: New York City police officer fatally shot during traffic stop

NEW YORK, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop, the city’s mayor said. It marked the first slaying of an NYPD officer in two years. “We lost one of our sons today and it is extremely painful. It…

Update: Rescuers searching for multiple people in the water after Baltimore bridge collapse, report says

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large ship, seen at left moments before the collapse BALTIMORE (Maryland, US), March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescue crews are searching for at least 7 people in the Patapsco River after multiple vehicles fell into the…

US: Part of Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision, vehicles submerged

Video showing the collision was livestreamed on YouTube through Tuesday morning BALTIMORE (Maryland, US), March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has collapsed after a large container boat collided with it early Tuesday morning. Reports came in around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday that…

Togo lawmakers adopt new constitution

LOME, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The president will be chosen “without debate” by lawmakers “for a single…

Illegal immigrants: 579 undocumented migrants intercepted off Libyan coast as Tunisia foils 16 illegal immigration attempts to Italy

TRIPOLI, March 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that it had intercepted 579 undocumented migrants in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast and returned them to Libya over the past week. In a statement posted on X, the IOM said 45 women and 11 children…

Ecuador at difficult time due to “narcoterrorism”, says president

QUITO, March 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ecuador is at one of the “most difficult stages in its history” due to violence unleashed by “narcoterrorism,” President Daniel Noboa said, pledging his “firm” commitment to restoring peace and security. Noboa condemned the latest incidents of violence as he spoke during a military ceremony…

Algeria compiles 150 tonnes of aid for war-torn Gaza

Algeria’s defence ministry says the aid demonstrates the country’s solidarity with Palestinians ALGIERS, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria is sending 150 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, amid warnings of an imminent famine there.The items include food supplies and baby formula.“This aid reflects Algeria’s commitment to unconditional and…

Kenya: Deaths reported in Nairobi overnight floods

At least three people are feared dead following floods caused by heavy rains in Nairobi NAIROBI, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least three people are feared dead following floods caused by heavy rains that pounded Kenya’ capital, Nairobi, for hours.Among those killed was a police officer who was rescuing trapped…