Afghan girl born on US military plane named Reach, after aircraft’s code name
BERLIN, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Afghan girl born aboard a US military plane as her family was fleeing Taliban…
US to ensure Americans, partners can leave Afghanistan beyond Aug 31: Blinken
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would work to ensure…
Afghanistan: Evacuations Continue As Deadline Draws Near
KABUL, Aug 26 (NNN-ANA) – Afghan media reports said, at least 20 people had died in shootings and stampedes, at…
Covid-19: Global cases plateau after nearly two months of increase, WHO reports
The number of new global cases now appears to be stable GENEVA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of new COVID-19 cases…
Uganda welcomes first group of Afghan refugees
KAMPALA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early…
US reiterates pursuing accountability for atrocities against Rohingya
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-BSS) — The United States (US) reiterated to pursuing and demanding accountability for those responsible for the…
UN Officials, Envoys Highlight Humanitarian Needs In Syria
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN officials and representatives of member countries, noted that, escalating conflict and a deepening…
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…