Americas

Japan’s Century-Old Bank Faces Mounting Crisis Over High U.S., European Rates

TOKYO, Jun 23 (NNN-NHK) – Century-old Japanese financial institution, Norinchukin Bank, announced plans to sell approximately 10 trillion yen (about…

Argentina records historic foreign trade surplus

BUENOS AIRES, June 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina recorded a historic foreign trade exchange surplus of US$ 2.656 billion in May,…

US: Bird flu outbreak at dairy farms cause public health concerns

WASHINGTON, June 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — The ongoing bird flu outbreak at US dairy farms has heightened concerns among public health…

Russia open to dialogue with US amid global security concerns: Kremlin

MOSCOW, June 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russia is ready for comprehensive dialogue with the United States, particularly due to the rise…

Americas heatwaves: Extreme heat is new danger stalking US-bound migrants; 77 reported deaths so far

CIUDAD JUÁREZ (Mexico), June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In the Mexican desert near the US border, security forces are on alert…

US gun violence: 3 killed, 10 wounded in mass shooting outside Arkansas grocery store; shooter detained

FORDYCE (Arkansas, US), June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting outside of…

Italy: Firm fined for selling China-made cars as Italian

ROME, June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Italian government has fined a car company $6.4m for allegedly branding vehicles that were made…

Uruguay: Montevideo remains the most expensive city in the region

MONTEVIDEO, June 21 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Montevideo remained South America’s most expensive place to live according to the Mercer Ranking released…

Ecuador celebrates ratification of trade agreement with Costa Rica

QUITO, June 21 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Ecuador celebrated the ratification by Costa Rica of a bilateral trade agreement that will…

Panama’s new Government presents its most important work – railway project

PANAMA CITY, June 21 ( NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Panama’s President-elect Jose Raul Mulino, who will take office on July 1,…