ICC vows to stand firm amid US sanctions

The International Criminal Court ICC THE HAGUE, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The president of the International Criminal Court and key European members on Monday issued a defiant declaration of the tribunal’s independence in the face of US sanctions against several of its top officials. Opening an annual meeting that brought…

Russia’s visa-free policy for Chinese citizens takes effect

MOSCOW, Dec 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday allowing Chinese nationals to enter Russia visa-free for tourism or business purposes for a period not exceeding 30 days, based on the principle of reciprocity. The decree took effect immediately upon its signing. Under the decree,…

First People’s BRICS Summit opens in Brazil to strengthen Global South cooperation

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — The first People’s BRICS Summit opened here on Monday, aiming to expand the participation of member countries’ civil societies in global governance and strengthen cooperation across the Global South. The meeting, as part of the BRICS Civil Council’s agenda, brings together BRICS social…

South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot

Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula works for a flagship radio station in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A radio presenter with South Africa’s public broadcaster has appeared in court on a charge related to the alleged recruitment of men for the Russian military.Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula is among five people who…

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study by a US children hospital and two universities.  The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during early adolescence is associated with increased risks of…

US government no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

WASSHINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is not commemorating World AIDS Day this year as it has done for decades in the past. The commemoration has been marked every Dec 1 since 1988. The day is meant to raise awareness of efforts to fight the deadly disease and…

South Africa hosts Earthquake Response Exercise 2025 in Gqeberha

GQEBERHA (South Africa), Dec 2 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Government of South Africa, through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), is hosting the Africa, Europe, and Middle East (AEME) Earthquake Response Exercise (ERE) 2025. The event takes place at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha on Dec 1-5.  According to the Department…

Türkiye’s Economy Grew 3.7 Percent In Q3

ANKARA, Dec 2 (NNN-TRT) – Türkiye’s economy grew 3.7 percent year-on-year, in the third quarter, following growth of 4.9 percent in the second quarter and 2.5 percent in the first, according to data released yesterday, by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek, said, growth is expected to remain…

Groundbreaking HIV prevention shots to begin in Africa: UNITAID

        JOHANNESBURG, Dec 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia were to begin on Monday administering a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection in the drug’s first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world’s highest HIV burden. Lenacapavir, taken twice a year, has been shown to reduce the risk…

Mauritania’s deal with EU to stem migration appears to have some effect

NOUAKCHOTT, Dec 1 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The principal of a primary school in northern Mauritania set up specifically for children of migrants trying to reach Europe, says classrooms are emptier this year than before. It appears that a partnership deal signed last year with the European Union to stem migration is…
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