Lavrov Scorns U.S. Double Standards Over Golan, Donbass

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (NNN-TASS) – Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, yesterday, scorned U.S. double standards over the Golan Heights and the Donbass region in Ukraine. Asked at a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York, to comment on U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s seemingly…

Iran, Maldives Resume Diplomatic Ties After Seven Years

TEHRAN, Sept 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran and the Maldives announced yesterday, the resumption of diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus. The decision was made “in line with the two nations’ interests and aspirations,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The announcement came, after a meeting between Iranian Foreign…

Israeli Military Strikes Hamas Target In Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM, Sept 24 (NNN-WAFA) – The Israeli military, yesterday, struck a military post belonging to the Hamas organisation, which rules the Gaza Strip, according to a statement released by the Israeli army. The strike, carried out using an unmanned aerial vehicle, came, in response to a demonstration held by residents…

Exhibition Goods From New Zealand, Vanuatu And Niue Being Shipped To China For CIIE

TAURANGA, New Zealand, Sept 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – A shipping container, loaded with products from New Zealand and Pacific Island nations Vanuatu and Niue, left the Port of Tauranga, the largest port in New Zealand, yesterday, for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2023. The CIIE, in its sixth edition this…

Mongolia Observed Car-Free Day In Capital To Promote Healthy Living

ULAN BATOR, Sept 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mongolia held its Car-Free Day here yesterday, to reduce traffic congestion, promote healthy living and cut down on vehicle emissions, according to the municipal government of Ulan Bator. On Car-Free Day, all main roads of the capital city were closed, to both private cars…

Hastings Blossom Parade Attracted Tens Of Thousands In New Zealand

HASTINGS, New Zealand, Sept 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand’s inner city, Hastings, to see the colourful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade yesterday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of…

Sri Lanka To Relax Import Restrictions Next Month

COLOMBO, Sept 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka will relax restrictions imposed on imported goods, except vehicles, next month, a state minister said, yesterday. Addressing a conference, State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, said, import restrictions are currently maintained on 600 HS codes (Harmonised System codes). The relaxation of imports will…

Aussie Police Seized Cocaine In Cargo Ship

SYDNEY, Sept 24 (NNN-AAP) – The Australia Federal Police (AFP), said yesterday that, the authorities seized more than 200 kg of cocaine, concealed in the hull of a cargo ship, last month. According to an AFP statement, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers, used an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle, to search…

Myanmar Eyes More Corn Exports To China This Year

YANGON, Sept 24 (NNN-MNA) – The Myanmar Corn Industrial Association (MCIA), is seeking ways to boost corn exports to China this year, the MCIA, confirmed. “We expect to export 400,000 tonnes of corn to China this year. Corn is exported to China, Vietnam and the Philippines, from Sept to Jan,”…

Laotian FM Calls For Multilateralism To Tackle Global Challenges

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (NNN-KPL) – Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Saleumxay Kommasith, yesterday called for collective actions to tackle global challenges, warning against unilateralism. Today the international community is facing multiple crises at an unprecedented level. Following the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the major challenges…