Myanmar To Issue Electronic COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate For Int’l Travel

YANGON, Apr 8 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s health ministry announced yesterday that, it will issue electronic COVID-19 vaccination certificates in English version, for international travel. According to the ministry’s statement, the electronic vaccination certificates, containing QR code, will be issued online and can be used on any mobile phone or tablet.…

Two Dead, One Missing In S.Korea’s Helicopter Crash

SEOUL, Apr 8 (NNN-YONHAP) – Two people were confirmed dead, and one went missing, when a helicopter crashed into the waters, off South Korea’s southernmost island of Mara, the coast guard said today. The coast guard helicopter, carrying four crewmen, went down in waters some 370 km south-west of Mara…

Saudi Arabia Announces Return Of Ambassador To Lebanon

RIYADH, Apr 8 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry, announced yesterday, the return of its ambassador to Lebanon, in a positive sign of a thaw in their tense ties. The move came after Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, pledged to take the necessary and required measures, to enhance cooperation with…

Two Killed, Eight Injured In Shooting Attack In Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM, Apr 8 (NNN-PNA) – Israeli security forces, conducted a massive search in downtown Tel Aviv last night, after a gunman killed two people and wounded several others. The suspect opened fire into a crowded bar on Dizengof street, where many cafes and bars are located, Tel Aviv Police Commander,…

Chinese Embassy In U.S. Urges Washington To Cancel Pelosi’s Trip To Taiwan

WASHINGTON, Apr 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Chinese embassy in the United States, yesterday, reiterated China’s strong opposition, to U.S. House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi’s planned visit to Taiwan, urging Washington to cancel it. “In the past few days, Chinese Ambassador, Qin Gang and the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., have lodged…

Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Drop By Nearly Four Billion USD In Mar: Bank

CAIRO, Apr 8 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves dropped by 3.91 billion U.S. dollars in Mar, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced yesterday. Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves recorded about 37.082 billion U.S. dollars at the end of Mar, down from 40.99 billion U.S. dollars at the end of…

Women Comprise 16.6 Percent Of Total Scientists In India: Minister

NEW DELHI, Apr 8 (NNN-PTI) – Women comprise only 16.6 percent of the total workforce in research and development, in various science and technology organisations across India, said the federal Minister of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, in parliament yesterday. The minister said, there are 56,747 women scientists, directly engaged…

Pakistani Apex Court Declares Dissolution Of National Assembly Unconstitutional

ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (NNN-APP) – The Pakistani Supreme Court, yesterday, declared Pakistani President, Arif Alvi’s decision to dissolve the National Assembly, contrary to the Constitution and restored the government. The apex court also ordered the assembly to summon a session, to vote on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister, Imran…

New China-ROK Industrial Park Attracts Investment Worth Nearly 30 Billion USD

GUANGZHOU, Apr 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – The China-ROK Industrial Park in Huizhou City, south China’s Guangdong Province, has seen project deals with a total investment of over 190.2 billion yuan (about 30 billion U.S. dollars), local authorities said yesterday. The Huizhou industrial park, one of three major industrial parks in the…

India Logs 1,033 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises To 43,031,958

NEW DELHI, Apr 7 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,031,958 today, as 1,033 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data. Besides, as many as 43 deaths, due to the pandemic since yesterday morning took the total…