Despite Russian opposition, UN adopts 'Pact of Future' that aims to transform global governance

Sep 22, 2024

Russia introduced an amendment emphasizing the "principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of states" and urging the UN to avoid duplicating efforts. Russia's...

China invites Nicaragua to join OBOR as Beijing opens its embassy in central American nation

Jan 01, 2022

Managua [Nicaragua], January 1 : After Nicaragua cut off diplomatic ties with Taiwan, China invited the central American nation to join its One Belt...

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Nicaraguan coast

Nov 09, 2021

Managua (Nicaragua), November 9 (ANI/Sputnik): A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on Tuesday off the western coast of Nicaragua, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said.

First batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine arrives in Nicaragua

Feb 24, 2021

Managua [Nicaragua], February 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus has arrived in Nicaragua, the latter's vice president...

Nicaragua breaks ties with Taiwan at China's behest

Dec 12, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], December 12 : Nicaragua broke ties with Taiwan at China's behest at a time when Taiwan was attending the US Summit for...

Nicaragua's opposition leaders, journalists flee country amid increasing govt crackdown

Jun 27, 2021

Managua [Nicaragua], June 27 : An increasing number of high-profile opposition leaders, journalists and members of civil society are fleeing Nicaragua as the regime...