Global displacement from war, crises doubles in a decade: UN
An intensifying Islamist insurgency has forced many to flee their homes in Mozambique GENEVA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Despite the…
UN says planning for Afghanistan, Sahel violence hike when international troops withdraw
UNITED NATIONS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations is planning for a possible increase in violence in Afghanistan when…
Donors pledge US$1.5 billion for Venezuelan migrants, humanitarian crisis
OTTAWA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 30 countries and two development banks pledged more than US$1.5 billion in grants…
Juneteenth: US to add Federal holiday marking end of slavery
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Congress has overwhelmingly passed a bill to add a federal holiday to the calendar…
US welcomes ‘clear commitment’ from Turkey to secure Afghanistan’s Kabul airport
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States hailed Turkey’s promise to secure Kabul’s airport once US forces leave, saying…
US Pres Biden gifts Russian counterpart Putin pair of iconic American-made aviators
RANDOLPH (US), June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — For his first meeting with Vladimir Putin in Geneva this week, President Joe Biden…
Turkey Agrees To Secure Kabul Airport, S-400 Issue Remains Unresolved: Senior U.S. Official
WASHINGTON, Jun 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. President, Joe Biden, and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, agreed earlier this week…
DPRK Leader Says Pyongyang Should Prepare For Dialogue, Confrontation With U.S.
PYONGYANG, Jun 18 (NNN-KCNA) – Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), said here…
Covid-19: Brazil reports 2,997 more deaths; Argentina, Colombia sees 25,878, 27,827 new cases respectively
BRASILIA, June 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil registered 2,997 more deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national…
US House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to repeal the 2002 authorization for the…