Pollution-Related Restrictions Partially Lifted As Delhi’s Air Quality Improves

NEW DELHI, Nov 7 (NNN-PTI) – Restrictions imposed in the Indian capital and its surrounding areas, following the “Severe” air pollution were partially lifted yesterday, as the quality of air improved to “Very Poor” category, during the day. The restrictions were imposed three days ago. Now the entry of diesel…

Bangladesh Not To Take New Mega Projects Before National Election: Minister

DHAKA, Nov 7 (NNN-BSS) – The Bangladeshi government said yesterday that, it would not take any new mega projects, before the next national election. Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Obaidul Quader, made the remarks during an event in the capital, Dhaka. “There is no plan to take any new mega…

Over 37.4 Million People Vaccinated For COVID-19 In Myanmar

YANGON, Nov 7 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar has vaccinated more than 37.4 million people for COVID-19 as of Saturday, showed the latest data from the Ministry of Health. The vaccinated people include over 30.7 million people aged 18 and above, the ministry said. Yesterday, the health ministry confirmed 45 new cases…

UN Climate Conference Opened In Egypt In Hopes To Turn Finance Pledges Into Action

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov 7 (NNN-MENA) – The 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), opened yesterday, in Egypt’s coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh, in hopes to turn global climate finance pledges into action. During his speech at the opening ceremony, Egyptian Foreign…

One Killed, Two Missing In Landslide In Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province

FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, Nov 6 (NNN-ANA) – One person has been confirmed dead, and two others went missing, following a landslide in Maimai district, of the northern Badakhshan province yesterday, provincial director for Information and Culture, Qari Maazudin Ahmadi, said today. The incident took place in Waro area of Maimai district,…

India Amends Policy On Sugar Exports

NEW DELHI, Nov 6 (NNN-PTI) – India has allowed sugar exports between Nov 1, and Oct 31 next year, up to a limit, an order issued by the federal government stated yesterday. Sugar mills located across the country, have been given individual export quotas, totalling up to six million tonnes…

Bus Bomb Injured Five In Southern Philippines

MANILA, Nov 6 (NNN-PNA) – A blast on a bus in the southern Philippines, injured at least five people shortly before noon today, a senior military official said. Major General Roy Galido, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said, the bomb, believed to be an improvised explosive device, went…

Abbas Urged U.S. To Compel Israel To Stop Violations Against Palestinians

RAMALLAH, Nov 6 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, called on the U.S. to compel Israel, to stop its violations against the Palestinians, in the Palestinian territories. Abbas made the appeal in a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said an official press statement. During their conversation,…

Iranian FM Acknowledged Sending Drones To Russia Before Ukraine Conflict

TEHRAN, Nov 6 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said yesterday that, Iran had given “a limited number” of drones to Russia, but months before the start of the Ukraine conflict. “The drones we gave Russia were from months before the war in Ukraine, and if it is proven…

Iranian FM Says U.S. Should Prove “Real Will” In Nuclear Negotiations

TEHRAN, Nov 6 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, yesterday called on the United States to prove its “real will” in the negotiations, aimed at the revival of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, according to the Foreign Ministry’s website. The United States should prove that it would not “violate”…