Argentina suspends beef exports for 30 days to counter domestic price increase
BUENOS AIRES, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina, the fourth-largest exporter of beef in the world with some 819,000 tons sent…
Colombian protests: Strike leaders present demands to government
The economy minister and foreign minister have both resigned as a result of the protests BOGOTA, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
US hits Myanmar ministers, central bank chief with sanctions
WASHINGTON, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Treasury slapped sanctions on 16 senior Myanmar officials and family members, citing their…
Kremlin Concerned About Unchecked Israeli-Palestinian Clashes
MOSCOW, May 18 (NNN-TASS) – Uncontrollable escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can pose a serious threat to the “fragile security…
Argentina ready to host Copa America: Pres Fernandez
BUENOS AIRES, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina is ready to host the Copa America, President Alberto Fernandez confirmed, despite the…
Covid-19: UNICEF says rich countries can afford to donate Covax jabs
GENEVA, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Countries belonging to the G7 and the European Union can afford to donate more than…
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease, stroke: WHO, ILO
GENEVA, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Long working hours led to 745,000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016,…
UN General Assembly to consider call for Myanmar arms embargo
Protesters march in Yangon, Myanmar UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (May 18) is set…
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2021
WASHINGTON, May 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Florida, after fellow contestant Miss Myanmar…
Chinese Envoy Vows To Push For UN Security Council Action To Defuse Israeli-Palestinian Tension
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy vowed to push for UN Security Council action to defuse Israeli-Palestinian…