X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
BRASILIA, Aug 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — X, formerly known as Twitter, has closed its office in Brazil over a censorship row. The…
Contagious diseases spread fast in Sudan amid war, rainy season
KHARTOUM, Aug 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Contagious diseases, including cholera and conjunctivitis, are spreading rapidly in Sudan due to the prolonged…
Uruguay seizes 61 kg of cocaine: navy
MONTEVIDEO, Aug 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Uruguayan maritime authorities have seized 61 kg of cocaine from a vehicle attempting to cross…
Foreign direct investment hits record high in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Aug 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico hit a record of 31.096 billion U.S. dollars…
Update: Ernesto restrengthens into Atlantic hurricane
MIAMI, Aug 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ernesto restrengthened into a hurricane as it traveled well off the shore of eastern United…
South Africa: Home Affairs finalises deportation of Libyan nationals detained for illegal military training
PRETORIA, Aug 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs says it has concluded its preparations to deport the…
SADC Ordinary Summit expresses concern over attacks on civilians in Palestine
HARARE (Zimbabwer), Aug 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — The 44th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Community (SADC) Heads of State and…
South Africa: President Ramaphosa raises concern over rise of Mpox in AU region
PRETORIA, Aug 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep concern about the rapid spread of Mpox across the…
Ghana’s December general elections: Ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) launches manifesto
ACCRA, Aug 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Sunday launched its manifesto in a vibrant event…
Caribbean: Thousands without power as Hurricane Ernesto exits Bermuda
MIAMI, Aug 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hurricane Ernesto lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds Saturday, leaving much of the…