Huawei Launches Largest Overseas Tech Experience Centre In Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Jun 25 (NNN-SPA) – Chinese telecom giant, Huawei, has opened its largest technology experience centre outside of China, in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. In collaboration with the Saudi Space Commission, Huawei launched the Future Space in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, said Huawei Saudi Arabia, the company’s Saudi branch,…

Suzuki, Toyota In India To Start New Hybrid SUV Production In Aug

MUMBAI, Jun 25 (NNN-PTI) – Indian subsidiaries of two Japanese auto companies, Suzuki and Toyota, will commence production of a new hybrid sports utility vehicle (SUV) model in Aug, a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange said yesterday. The SUV developed by Suzuki, will be produced at Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s…

Iraq Sees Case Surge In Possible Fifth COVID-19 Wave

BAGHDAD, Jun 25 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi health ministry, yesterday warned of the possible fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, with daily cases exceeding 1,000. “The daily positivity rate is increasing very quickly, as it was six percent two days ago, and became 14 percent today. A week…

Qatari Emir Arrived In Egypt For First Visit Since Reconciliation

CAIRO, Jun 25 (NNN-MENA) – Qatari Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in Cairo yesterday, for his first visit to Egypt since the two countries restored diplomatic ties last year. The Qatari emir was received by Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, at Cairo International Airport, the Egyptian presidency said…

130 Palestinians Injured In West Bank Clashes With Israeli Soldiers: Medics

RAMALLAH, Jun 25 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 130 Palestinian protesters were injured yesterday, during clashes with Israeli soldiers, in several West Bank villages, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Among the injured were three, shot by live ammunition, and nine by rubber-coated steel bullets, while the others inhaled teargas,…

Hosts Mongolia Grabbed Eight Medals At Ulan Bator Grand Slam Of Judo

ULAN BATOR, Jun 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Host nation Mongolia, grabbed eight medals, including two gold, on the first day of the Ulan Bator Grand Slam of judo, which started here yesterday. On the first day, matches of the women’s 48kg, 52kg and 57kg categories, as well as, men’s 60kg and…

Cars In India To Get “Star Rating” Based On Crash Test

NEW DELHI, Jun 25 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, said yesterday, he approved a proposal to introduce the new car assessment programme (NCAP), a mechanism wherein automobiles made in India shall be accorded “star ratings” based upon their performance in crash tests. According to the…

Australian PM To Meet With Macron In France To “Reset” Relations

CANBERRA, Jun 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed he will meet with French President, Emmanuel Macron, in a bid to “reset” relations. Albanese said last night that, he has accepted Macron’s invitation to visit France. It comes weeks after Albanese announced his new government had agreed to…

Unknown Liquid Released On Train Near Tokyo, Two Girls Hospitalised

TOKYO, Jun 24 (NNN-NHK) – An unknown liquid was released in a train today, in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo, local media quoted investigators as saying. While the investigators said the liquid smelled similar to vinegar and didn’t appear to look dangerous, two teenage girls who were near the…

India Reported More Than 17,000 New COVID-19 Cases

NEW DELHI, Jun 24 (NNN-PTI) – Over 17,000 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours in India, taking the total tally to 43,362,294, according to the data released by the health ministry today. Besides, as many as 13 COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the country since yesterday…