Americas

UN chief tells Russian Pres Putin invasion of Ukraine violates int’l law

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN chief Antonio Guterres told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his invasion…

Uruguay presidential elections: Teacher, vet, lawyer vie for presidency

MONTEVIDEO, Oct 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Voters in Latin America’s most stable democracy, Uruguay, go to the polls on Sunday in…

Mexico: 16 killed in clashes between security forces and criminals

MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Multiple clashes on Thursday between Mexican security forces and alleged criminals left at least…

US: Singapore-based owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay US$102 million settlement

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The owner and manager of Dali, the cargo ship, that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to…

Canada: PM Trudeau announces sharp cuts to immigration targets

OTTAWA, Oct 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada has announced a sharp cut in the number of immigrants it allows into the country…

IMF Warns World To Avoid Global Trade War

WASHINGTON,  Oct 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world economy could contract by the size of the combined French and German economies,…

U.S., Israeli Delegations To Hold Gaza Truce Talks In Doha: Qatari PM

DOHA, Oct 25 (NNN-QNA) – U.S. and Israeli delegations will hold talks in Doha, to discuss mediating a truce in…

Sinaloa shootout: Mexico troops kill 19 suspected cartel members

MEXICO CITY, Oct 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Mexican military has killed 19 suspected members of the Sinaloa cartel, the Ministry…

BRICS summit: Brazilian Pres Lula calls for peace in Middle East and Ukraine

BRASILIA, Oct 24 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the international community, during his telematic appearance…

Sudan accuses Western countries of politicizing humanitarian work

KHARTOUM, Oct 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — Sudan accused Western countries of politicizing humanitarian efforts and unjustly blaming the Sudanese army and…