UN chief calls for working towards united world free of hate

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 18 (APP):Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life across all societies, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday at a dedicated meeting against what he referred to as a catalyst that “normalizes hate, denies dignity, and spurs violence”. “It continues […]

Attack on bus, truck kills 21 in Niger: sources

Niamey, March 17 (AFP/APP): Suspected militants attacked a bus and a truck in Niger, killing 21 people in the southwestern Tillaberi region near Burkina Faso, local and security sources said on Thursday. “A terrorist attack on Wednesday afternoon by heavily armed men travelling on motorcycles […]

US steps up aid to Ukraine

Kyiv, March 16 (AFP/APP):The United States will unveil a new round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday. A White House official said President Joe Biden will unveil another $800 million worth of military aid, expected to include more of the anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles that […]

Yemen facing outright catastrophe over rising hunger

UNITED NATIONS ñ March 15 (ONLINE) Yemenís already dire hunger crisis is teetering on the edge of outright catastrophe, UN agency chiefs said Monday, as new data analysis from the war-ravaged country indicated potentially record food insecurity. Today, more than 17.4 million Yemenis are food […]

EU leaders to visit Kyiv

KYIV ñ March 15 (ONLINE) Three European prime ministers were travelling to Kyiv on Tuesday, the first foreign leaders to visit the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion in a striking symbol of Ukraine’s success so far in fending off Russia’s assault. Czech Prime […]