Zionist Israeli army launches large-scale operation in West Bank’s Hebron

RAMALLAH, Jan 20 (NNN-WAFA) – The Barbaric Israeli army has launched a large-scale military operation in the city of Hebron, in the southern West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli sources said, yesterday. Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses said that, the marauding Israeli forces, imposed a closure on several neighbourhoods in southern…

South Africa to showcase investment potential at World Economic Forum

PRETORIA, Jan 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — A delegation of South African Ministers will showcase the country’s economic progress, reform momentum and investment potential at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next week. The forum will be held from Monday to Jan 23 under the theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”.…

Guatemala: Cops killed, school canceled as gang violence erupts

Inmates gather at a security tower at the Renovacion 1 prison GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Violence broke out in parts of Guatemala on Sunday morning after Guatemalan security forces regained control of a prison that had been taken over by inmates, and took a top gang leader into…

Egypt and Sudan welcome US offer to resume mediation over Ethiopia’s Nile River dam

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia CAIRO, Jan 19 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Egypt and Sudan have welcomed a US offer to restart talks with Ethiopia over the Nile River water dispute.President Trump said on Saturday he was ready to resume mediation to resolve the question of Nile Water sharing…

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18

Wildfires burn at sunrise near Lirquen, Chile, Sunday, Jan. 18 SANTIAGO, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Wildfires raging in southern Chile have killed at least 18 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said.Security Minister Luis Cordero gave the tolls for the blazes burning for two days now…

Danish foreign minister to visit NATO allies over Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Denmark’s foreign minister is to visit fellow NATO members Norway, the UK and Sweden to discuss the alliance’s Arctic security strategy, his ministry announced. Lars Lokke Rasmussen first visit Oslo on Sunday, travel to London on Monday and then to Stockholm on Thursday. The diplomatic tour follows US…

Chile declares emergency after wildfires force 20,000 to evacuate

SANTIAGO, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on Sunday for two southern regions where raging wildfires have forced about 20,000 people to evacuate their homes. Firefighters were battling 19 blazes across the country, 12 of which were in the regions of Nuble and Biobio, south of…

Argentina: Wildfires continue in Patagonia; ten provinces on alert

BUENOS AIRES, Jan 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Ten Argentine provinces are under alert for wildfire risk, as several fire fronts in Chubut and wider Patagonia have already burned more than 20,000 hectares. The Federal Emergency Agency of Argentina issued warnings of fire danger not only in the Patagonian provinces of Neuquén,…

High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

NEW YORK, Jan 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported. Formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, the treaty…

Zanzibar records 10pc rise in tourist arrival in December

ZANZIBAR, Jan 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR recorded 100,739 international tourist arrivals in December last year, a 10 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the islands’ steady tourism recovery. Figures released by the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism show arrivals rose from 91,611 visitors in December 2024 to…
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