Washington/Rome, Aug 6 (dpa/GNA) – The US State Department said on Thursday that both sides, have made progress in negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.…
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US official: Temporary deal to ensure free passage in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, Aug 6 (dpa/GNA) – A temporary deal between Iran and Oman, would allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of…
US cites progress in talks between Lebanon and Israel
Washington/Rome, Aug 6 (dpa/GNA) – The US State Department said on Thursday that both sides, have made progress in negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.…
Brazil downgrades diplomatic relations with Argentina
Buenos Aires, Aug 5 (dpa/GNA) – Brazil has downgraded diplomatic relations with Argentina, following renewed verbal attacks by the right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 6,125
CARACAS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,125, according to…
Richer countries face bigger AI job threat, World Bank says
Washington, Aug 4 (dpa/GNA) – Workers in wealthier countries face a significantly greater risk of losing their jobs, due to artificial intelligence (AI) than…
5 int’l bodies engage Sudanese parties to advance political process: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua/GNA) – Five international organizations known as the “Quintet” for Sudan, continued its consultations with Sudanese political stakeholders in support…
US Treasury chief says deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz could come soon
Washington, Aug 4 (dpa/GNA) – Shipping traffic through the Middle East’s key maritime chokepoints remained under pressure on Tuesday, even as US Treasury Secretary…
Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfires threaten US city of Spokane
Washington, Aug 3 (dpa/GNA) – Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate parts of Spokane in the eastern US state of Washington, as…
Lula, 80, to face Bolsonaro’s son in Brazilian presidential election
Lula, 80, to face Bolsonaro’s son in Brazilian presidential election Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (dpa/GNA) – Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
Trump announces new talks with Iran for Monday
Washington, Aug 3 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, has announced a new round of talks with Iranian representatives after temporarily calling off further…
Hamas accepts disarmament plan, US officials and Board of Peace say
Washington/Tel Aviv, Aug 2 (dpa/GNA) – Palestinian militant group Hamas, has agreed to disarm and support the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, according to…
US senators agree on new Russia sanctions bill
Washington, July 28 (dpa/GNA) – US senators agreed on Tuesday on legislation designed to put greater pressure on Russia through new sanctions, with newly…
Trump holds ‘positive and productive’ talks with Netanyahu, Zelensky
Washington, July 28 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump’s back-to-back meetings in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Trump honours ‘respected statesman’ Lindsey Graham at memorial service
Washington, July 28 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump paid tribute to the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham at a memorial service at Washington…
Teen suspect arrested after U.S. Seattle food festival shooting kills 3
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 (Xinhua/GNA) – A 15-year-old suspect was arrested, after three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting at…
Trump says ceasefire in Iran is to allow for negotiations
Washington, July 27 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump said on Monday, that he had halted the latest attacks on Iran for now to…
PEPFAR funding cuts affect HIV services worldwide – Study
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Rio de Janeiro, July 27, GNA – A study to be presented at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS…
MSF calls for key HIV prevention drug to be made affordable
Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (dpa/GNA) – Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for a drastic reduction in the price of a key medication,…
IAS warns funding cuts threaten HIV Response
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, GNA Special CorrespondentRio de Janeiro, July 27, GNA – Global funding cuts are threatening progress in the fight against…