Trump Says U.S. Needs Greenland “For Defence” Following Strikes On Venezuela

WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. President, Donald Trump, yesterday stressed that, the United States needs Greenland “for defence,” claiming that Venezuela may not be the last country subject to U.S. intervention, according to The Atlantic. “We do need Greenland, absolutely,” Trump said in a phone interview with the magazine.…

Latin Americans, Spanish Supporters Rally At U.S. Embassy In Madrid Over Venezuela

MADRID, Jan 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Migrants and descendants from across Latin America, joined by Spanish supporters, gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, yesterday, to protest what they described as U.S. interference in Venezuela. Participants carried Latin American flags and chanted slogans in support of the country’s sovereignty. Andean pan…

Türkiye Ready To Facilitate Dialogue Between Yemen’s Factions: Erdogan

ANKARA, Jan 5 (NNN-TRT) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said yesterday that, his country is ready to facilitate a dialogue between Yemen’s factions. During a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Erdogan expressed Türkiye’s readiness to contribute to efforts, to bring together the parties…

5.2-Magnitude Quake Hits North-Eastern India – GFZ

DELHI, Jan 5 (NNN-PTI) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.2, jolted north-eastern India at 2247 GMT yesterday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 26.43 degrees north latitude, and 92.45 degrees east longitude.–…

Europe Urges Respect For Int’l Law Following U.S. Action In Venezuela

BRUSSELS, Jan 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – European leaders and governments expressed strong concern following the U.S. military action in Venezuela, stressing the need to respect international law and the UN Charter, while calling for de-escalation and dialogue. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States had struck Venezuela and captured…

Mongolia Extends Visa Exemption Entry For 34 Countries This Year

ULAN BATOR, Jan 4 (NNN-APA) – Mongolia has extended its visa-free access for tourists from 34 countries until the end of this year, according to the country’s Immigration Agency (MIA), yesterday. The government’s decision prolongs the visa-free entry regime for citizens of 32 European countries and two island countries, through…

Switzerland: Sparklers blamed for deadly Crans-Montana bar fire – Authorities

CRANS-MONTANA (Switzerland), Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sparklers held under a foam-clad ceiling likely ignited a deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year’s revellers in a Swiss ski bar, authorities said, but the bar owner insisted that all safety standards were followed. Investigators working to get to the cause of the…

Salvadoran journalist arrested in Spain: press group

SAN SALVADOR, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Salvadoran photo journalist was arrested Friday in Spain under an international warrant while requesting asylum, a press association said. Over the past six months at least 50 journalists have fled El Salvador out of fear of being arrested for criticizing President Nayib Bukele,…

Romania: Fuel spill cuts water supply to 11,000 residents in central Brasov County

BUCHAREST, Jan 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — Romania’s Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) said that emergency crews are continuing to supply drinking water to communities in Brasov County after a fuel spill disrupted water services for around 11,000 residents. The Inspectorate for Emergency Situations in Brasov is providing support to the town…

Russia: 5 die in fire in Far Eastern Suntar village

VLADIVOSTOK, Jan 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Five people, including three children, died in a fire engulfing a two-storey house in the village of Suntar in northeast Russia’s Yakutia region on Thursday night. Six people and two pieces of equipment from the fire service were involved in extinguishing the blaze, said the…
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