World’s Largest Plant Discovered Off Australian Coast

CANBERRA, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian researchers have discovered the world’s largest plant, off the country’s west coast. In a study published today, researchers from Flinders University in South Australia (SA), and the University of Western Australia (UWA), revealed, they have discovered a seagrass stretching 180 km in Western Australia’s…

Tobacco Kills Over 15,000 People In Cambodia Annually: WHO

PHNOM PENH, Jun 1 (NNN-AKP) – Tobacco related illnesses kill more than 15,000 people annually in Cambodia, World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Cambodia, Li Ailan said today. “The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing, adding unnecessary pressure to our planet’s already scarce…

New Zealand Reports 8,182 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 8,182 new community cases of COVID-19, and 13 more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said today. Among the new community infections, 2,534 were reported in the largest city, Auckland, the ministry said. In addition, 89 new cases of COVID-19…

Aussie hospitalisations rebound amid easing COVID-19 restrictions

CANBERRA, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The number of people who were hospitalised in Australia rebounded in 2020-21, amid easing COVID-19 restrictions, data revealed. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) today published hospitalisation data for the financial year 2020-21. It revealed that following a dip of 2.8 percent in…

India Records 2,745 New COVID-19 Cases, Six More Deaths

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,160,832 today, as 2,745 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data. Besides, six deaths from the pandemic were reported across the country since yesterday morning, taking the…

New Australian Government Sworn In

CANBERRA, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The new Australian government’s ministry has officially been sworn in. The 30-member of Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese’s frontbench, which includes a record-breaking 13 women, were sworn-in to their portfolios by Governor-General, David Hurley, at the Government House in Canberra. Of the 30, 23 will serve…

UN Launches Initiative To Bolster Youth Employment In Arab Region

BEIRUT, Jun 1 (NNN-NNA) – The Beirut-based UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), yesterday launched an initiative, to provide employment opportunities and training for young people in the Arab region, as part of its efforts to reduce inequalities in the region, the ESCWA said, in a press…

Two Yemeni Gov’t Soldiers Killed In Roadside Bomb

ADEN, Jun 1 (NNN-YPA) – Two soldiers of the Yemeni government armed forces were killed and four more injured, when a roadside bomb struck a military pick-up truck, yesterday, in Yemen’s southern oil-rich province of Shabwa, a government official said. The explosion occurred when the military vehicle, carrying soldiers, was…

Palestine To Take Measures To Confront Israeli Escalation: President

RAMALLAH, Jun 1 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said, the Palestinian leadership would take measures, to confront the Israeli escalation against the Palestinians. Abbas made the remarks, during a meeting with visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, according to the official Palestinian…

Feature: Giant Panda’s Birthday Adds Festive Atmosphere To 48th Anniversary Of China-Malaysia Diplomatic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia yesterday, was made more meaningful with the first birthday of the third baby giant panda born in Malaysia. The cub, named Sheng Yi, is energetic and adventurous, being keen to explore…