Luxury Cruise Ship Arrived In Sri Lanka With 2,000 Tourists

COLOMBO, Nov 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – A super luxury cruise ship arrived at Colombo Port, today, carrying over 2,000 passengers, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said. The “Mein Schiff 5” owned by a German operator, docked at the Sri Lankan capital, in the wee hours of today, with ceremonies and…

Japan Mulls Extending Service Period Of 60-Year-Old Nuclear Plants

TOKYO, Nov 29 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government, yesterday proposed action plans, to keep some nuclear reactors operating beyond the current 60-year limit, amid the country’s policy shift on nuclear energy, as a solution to energy supply shortages. Despite the limited lifespan of reactors, officials are working on a scheme…

Mongolian Capital’s Educational Institutions Switched To Online Classes Due To Extreme Weather

ULAN BATOR, Nov 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – The municipal government of Mongolia’s capital, Ulan Bator, has asked all kindergartens, schools and universities in the city, to hold online classes from yesterday, due to extreme cold, heavy snow and snow storms. As of yesterday afternoon, snow and snow storms were hitting eastern,…

Chinese Blankets Sell Like Hotcakes In Bangladesh’s Markets

DHAKA, Nov 29 (NNN-BSS) – Markets in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, are now busy ahead of the peak winter sales season. Thanks to their affordability and attractive designs, readymade garment stores are now attracting many customers, with ample collections of Chinese blankets. The Chinese blankets, which come in a variety of…

57 Percent Of Gaza Population Suffers From Food Insecurity Due To Israeli Blockade: Report

GAZA, Nov 29 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian authorities said yesterday that, 57 percent of the Gaza Strip population suffers from food insecurity, due to an Israeli blockade imposed on the coastal enclave for 16 years. Poverty rates in the enclave has climbed to 64 percent, said the Palestinian Council for International…

UN Recommends Great Barrier Reef Be Listed As “In Danger”

CANBERRA, Nov 29 (NNN-AAP) – A landmark United Nations (UN) report, recommended Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef be added to the World Heritage “in danger” list. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), released its long-awaited report today, on the reef, following a 10-day visit in March, calling for…

Australia’s Densely Populated States To See Above Normal Bushfire Potential This Summer

SYDNEY, Nov 29 (NNN-AAP) – Two of Australia’s top populated states, Queensland and New South Wales (NSW), have to face above-normal fire potential in summer, a new report warned. The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, Summer 2022, was released today, by the Australian and New Zealand National Council for Fire and Emergency…

Malaysia Reported 2,465 New COVID-19 Infections, Five New Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,465 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,988,759, according to the health ministry. There is one new imported case, with 2,464 cases being local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Another five new deaths have…

New Zealand Biologist Describes Journey To Ocean’s Deepest Region As “Incredible”

AUCKLAND, Nov 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand Marine biologist, Dr. Kareen Schnabel, from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), used “incredible” many times, to describe her unique experience with her Chinese counterparts and Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) Fendouzhe, after their expedition to one of the deepest regions…

Iran Signed 300-Million-USD MoU For Car Exports To Russia

TEHRAN, Nov 29 (NNN-FNA) – Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding valued at 300 million U.S. dollars with Russia, for car exports to the country. Russia is one of the customers of Iranian automobiles, Mohammadreza Najafi-Manesh, president of the Association of Homogeneous Powertrain Industries and Parts Manufacturers, was quoted as…