Europe

UN envoys in Kabul to press for women’s rights

   UNITED NATIONS, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senior UN officials have arrived in Kabul for talks as the United Nations chief voiced…

Nurses in England launch fresh strikes over pay

   LONDON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nurses in England began two days of strikes over pay Wednesday, as officials warned of disruption…

Germany: Three dead, 10 injured in fire at care home for residents with psychiatric problems

   FRANKFURT (Germany), Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three people died and more than 10 were injured Tuesday in a fire at a…

World’s oldest known person dies aged 118: nursing home spokesman

MARSEILLE, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118, a spokesman of…

Iran Calls For Joint Mechanisms To Counter Unilateral Sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan 18 (NNN-ISNA) – A top Iranian security official, yesterday suggested establishing “joint and synergetic” bodies, to counter unilateral…

International tourist arrivals doubled in 2022: UN

MADRID, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International tourist arrivals doubled in 2022 over the previous year, and should reach near pre-pandemic…

Tanzania’s economy on track, says Finance Ministry

‘Economy on track’ DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 17 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA’S economy is on the right track despite shocks exerted…

UK-Rwanda deportation scheme faces new appeal

LONDON, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two appeal court judges in London on Monday ruled that a legal challenge can be…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN condemns Russian missile attack in Dnipro as possible war crime

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Russian missile strike on an apartment building…

EU vows to protect European industry to counter US subsidies

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU said it would take “decisive steps” to protect Europe in the face of…