Americas

Covid-19: Several countries tighten curbs over fears of a second wave

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a dramatically scaled down hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to holy sites such as the…

Covid-19: Canada OKs remdesivir for use against coronavirus

MONTREAL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada on Tuesday gave the green light for people with severe symptoms of COVID-19 to…

With 1,592 new deaths, US daily virus toll at highest in 2.5 months: Johns Hopkins

WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States Tuesday recorded 1,592 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the highest number…

US welcomes Afghan ceasefire, urges quick start to talks

KABUL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States welcomed a new ceasefire between Afghanistan’s government and Taliban insurgents, and voiced…

US warns Venezuela vote will be worse than ever

WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States warned that elections planned in Venezuela later this year would be deeply…

Record 212 environmental activists murdered in 2019 – NGO

At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019 LONDON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 212 environmental campaigners…

Over 8,000 Foreigners Leave Nepal Since Mar Amid Nationwide Lock-down: Immigration Dept

KATHMANDU, July 29 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Over 15,000 people, including 8,004 foreigners, have left Nepal by air, since Nepal enforced a…

Covid-19: US Pres Trump defends hydroxychloroquine again

 WASHINGTON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) —US President Donald Trump has again defended the use of hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus, contradicting his…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: . MORE THAN 654,000…

Honduras seizes 900kg of cocaine in joint op with Colombia

Honduras is working with Colombia and the US to prevent Gracias a Dios from becoming a cocaine trafficking launchpad TEGUCIGALPA,…