US sanctions Eritrean general over rights abuses in Ethiopia
An estimated five million people are in need of humanitarian aid WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) –The United States Department of…
Colombian President kicks off South Korean tour in search for paths to economic recovery
SEOUL, Aug 25 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Colombia’s President Ivan Duque has landed in Seoul to start his South Korean investment-seeking tour…
Coal mine blast kills 4 in central Colombia
BOGOTA, Aug 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in central Colombia left at least four…
G7 leaders agree it is ‘moral duty’ to help Afghans: von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen BRUSSELS, Aug 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said…
Gold up for grabs as Tokyo Paralympic sport starts
TOKYO, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Paralympic sport got under way in Tokyo on Wednesday, after a high-energy and poignant opening…
US Supreme Court revives ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Supreme Court allowed the revival of an immigration policy that forced asylum seekers…
US VP Harris in Hanoi as Afghan debacle rumbles
HANOI, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vice President Kamala Harris began a visit to Vietnam Wednesday to stress US commitment to…
Covid-19: Mask wearing outdoors to be compulsory in US state of Oregon
LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Masks will have to be worn outside in Oregon, the state’s governor announced, as…
Torrential rains leave 15 dead in Venezuela
CARACAS, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 15 people died in the Venezuelan Andes after heavy rains triggered mud…
US House approves Pres Biden’s $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint
Top Democrats Nancy Pelosi (centre) and Steny Hoyer (right) WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Congress has approved a…