EU leaders agree to extend Russia sanctions for another six months: officials
BRUSSELS, June 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU’s 27 leaders agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for another six months, resolving…
Greece wildfires: Forest fire near Athens under control, but area on high alert
ATHENS, June 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greek firefighters said that a forest blaze that had forced evacuations around Athens was under control,…
Italy heatwaves: Rome, Venice and 19 other cities on red alert for heat this weekend
ROME, June 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italy’s health ministry warned residents and tourists of soaring temperatures across the country, issuing a red alert…
Ukraine, Russia conduct fresh prisoner exchange
KIEV, June 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out another round of prisoner exchange, according to Ukraine’s…
Cuban President Diaz-Canel addresses Eurasian Economic Forum
MINSK (Belarus), June 27 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, addressed on Thursday the 4th Plenary Session of the Eurasian…
US to welcome Asian ‘Quad’ back to Washington for a summit
WASHINGTON, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will welcome counterparts from the “Quad” — Australia, India…
Human rights in Belarus ‘dire’ and getting worse: UN expert
GENEVA, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The human rights picture in Belarus is “dire” and getting worse, the UN’s top rights…
Global cocaine market hit new record highs: UNODC
VIENNA, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cocaine production, seizures and use all hit record highs in 2023, the UN drug agency…
Body found near Swiss glacier collapse was that of missing man
GENEVA, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A body found near the Swiss village of Blatten, which was wiped out by a…
Spain PM Sanchez says Gaza in ‘catastrophic situation of genocide’
BRUSSELS, June 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Gaza was in a “catastrophic situation of genocide” and…