UNICEF launches campaign to boost COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa

Jan 27, 2022

Nairobi (Kenya), January 27: The United Nations children's fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday kicked off an eight-week campaign to help boost COVID-19 vaccinations across Africa.

Ukraine backs U.S. response to Russia's security guarantees: FM

Jan 27, 2022

Kiev (Ukraine), January 27: Ukrainian Foreign Minister DmytroKuleba said on Wednesday that Kiev supports the U.S. response to Moscow's proposal on security guarantees regarding Ukraine.

U.S. delivers written letter to Russia addressing Moscow's concerns: Blinken

Jan 27, 2022

Washington (US), January 27: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the United States has delivered a written letter to Russia addressing Moscow's...

NATO assistance strengthens Ukraine's defense capabilities: parliament official

Jan 27, 2022

Kiev (Ukraine), January 27: Ukraine's first deputy parliament speaker OleksandrKornienko said assistance from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, the...

Nigeria activates emergency center in response to Lassa fever outbreak

Jan 27, 2022

Lagos (Nigeria), January 27: Health authorities in Nigeria on Wednesday said they have activated the national multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary Lassa fever emergency operations center in...

World Bank to provide 100 mln USD for flood victims in South Sudan

Jan 27, 2022

Juba (South Sudan), January 27: The World Bank on Wednesday announced a 100-million-U.S. dollar relief package for flood victims in South Sudan.

N. Korea's agricultural ministry elevated to state commission amid food shortages

Jan 26, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 26: North Korea has decided to upgrade its agricultural ministry to a state commission, according to Pyongyang's media Wednesday, as the...

Moon to preside over COVID-19 response meeting amid rapid spread of omicron

Jan 26, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 26: President Moon Jae-in will preside over a COVID-19 response meeting Wednesday, a senior presidential official said, after the country's daily...

U.S. remains prepared to engage in dialogue with N. Korea: State Dept.

Jan 26, 2022

Washington (US), January 26: The United States remains committed to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through diplomacy and dialogue, state department press secretary...