Americas

World Migratory Bird Day: UN official says protecting insects key to survival of migratory birds

NAIROBI, Oct 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — The protection of insects is crucial for the survival of migratory birds facing numerous threats,…

Brazil: Firefighting helicopter crash kills 6

BRASILIA, Oct 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Six people have been confirmed dead after a firefighting helicopter crashed in the southeastern Brazilian…

Cuba with active spread of Dengue and Oropouche fever

 HAVANA, Oct 13 (NNN-ACN) — Cuba keeps witnessing an active transmission of Dengue and Oropouche fever, according to latest reports…

Iran Rejects Claims Linking Tehran To Hamas’ Oct 7 Attack On Israel

TEHRAN, Oct 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York, rejected yesterday, claims linking Tehran…

In French Caribbean territory of Martinique, unrest persists despite curfew

FORT-DE-FRANCE (Martinique), Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Unrest continues to rock French Caribbean Island of Martinique. The territory’s main airport was…

Brazil ups penalties for femicide: Pres Lula

BRASILIA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIA BRASIL) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into law a new bill raising…

Brazil orders closure of 2,000 betting sites, including sports domains

BRASILIA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian authorities began closing down more than 2,000 betting sites, including those that sponsors popular…

Over 100 countries sign letter of support to UN Secretary General

SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Oct 12 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — A total of 105 countries have signed a letter promoted by Chile…

Nicaragua breaks off ties with Israel

MANAGUA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaragua announced plans to break off relations with Israel over the war in Gaza, calling…

Special Report: Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine in banana boxes into UK

LONDON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gang has been convicted after trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of…