Chinese Yuan Strengthens to 7.1090 Against Dollar
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 36 pips to 7.1090 against the dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
Biden Not Scheduled to Attend UN Climate Conference in Dubai
The U.S. official White House schedule reports that President Joe Biden will not be attending the kick-off of the UN Climate Change Conference later this week in Dubai.
Sierra Leone Imposes Nationwide Curfew
Sierra Leone has imposed a nationwide curfew after unidentified gunmen attacked a military barracks and attempted to break into an armoury in Freetown, the capital city.
DTAC: 23 TAC Volunteers Return Home From Uganda
The Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC) on Sunday received 23 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Volunteers sent to Uganda in November 2021, who returned to Nigeria.
Pro-Palestinian Protestors Shut Down Manhattan Bridge
Throngs of pro-Palestinian protestors shut down both sides of the Manhattan Bridge for nearly four hours on Sunday, according to police.
Hopes For Extended Ceasefire Rise After Hamas Frees More Hostages
Hamas handed over a third group of hostages to Red Cross staff on Sunday as part of a four-day ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war, raising hopes of an extended truce with the release of further hostages in the coming days.
Pakistani Troops Kill 8 Islamist Insurgents Amid Rising Violence
Pakistani troops have killed eight Islamist militants in a shoot-out in the volatile north-western border region, the military said.
UN: 450,000 Fleeing Fighting in Eastern Congo
Almost half a million people are fleeing fighting between government troops and rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
China, Nigeria Can Leverage Sports to Advance Bilateral Relations – Envoy
China and Nigeria can leverage sporting activities to advance diplomatic relations between the two countries, according to Mr Zhang Yi, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria.
More Trucks With Fuel, Aid Head to Gaza Under Israel-Hamas Deal
More trucks carrying humanitarian supplies moved through Egypt’s Rafah border crossing to the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the second day of a temporary truce agreed to by Israel and the Islamist Hamas movement.