Americas

UN report warns global hunger figure rose to 828 mln in 2021

ROME, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — The number of people affected by hunger rose to 828 million in 2021, an increase…

FAO warns of “dire” rise in hunger in LatAm, Caribbean

In one year, 4 million people were thrust into hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean | FAO SANTIAGO, July…

Colombia: Rockfall at gold mine kills two miners, injures four

Colombian rescuers remove sludge looking for victims of a gold mine that collapsed BOGOTA, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least…

Colombia captures 32 Gulf Clan members suspected of drug trafficking, murder

BOGOTA, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Colombian authorities have captured 32 members of the Gulf Clan, a criminal ring accused of…

US tightens sanctions on Iran, targets Chinese, Emirati firms over oil

WASHINGTON, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States imposed sanctions on a network of Chinese, Emirati and other companies that…

Brazil extradited fugitive drug lord to Italy to serve 30-year sentence

 Rocco Morabito (pixellated), a fugitive drug lord with ties to the powerful ‘Ndrangheta criminal gang, lands at Ciampino airport after…

Presidential elections: Brazil at risk of unrest more severe than Jan 6 US riots, warns elections chief

BRASILIA, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil is at risk of facing a more serious incident than the Jan 6, 2021…

US Secretary of State Blinken to hold rare talks with Chinese foreign minister at G20 this week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi meet in Rome on the sidelines of the…

Oil prices bounce back from Tuesday tumble as supply concerns return

Oil and gas refinery PARIS, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Oil prices rose as much as nearly 3 per cent on…

Deadpool: US mega drought spells trouble at Hoover Dam

LAKE MEAD (Nevada/Arizona, US), July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Millions of gallons of Colorado River water hurtle through the Hoover Dam…