Jade Mine Landslide Kills 12 In Myanmar’s Northernmost State

YANGON, Mar 1 (NNN-MNA) – At least 12 people were killed and dozens went missing, when a landslide hit a jade mine in Myanmar’s northernmost Kachin state, late last night, local police said today. “A landslide occurred last night. Nearly 40 jade scavengers were buried. 12 bodies have been found…

Experts Worry After Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore In Northern Australia

CANBERRA, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Experts shared fears about the dolphin population in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) after two individuals washed up dead. Jason Fowler, a dolphin scientist from the Environment Centre NT, found a humpback dolphin calf dead, on Casuarina Beach in the capital city of Darwin’s northern suburbs,…

UNIFIL’s New Chief Vows To Ensure Calm Between Lebanon, Israel

BEIRUT, Mar 1 (NNN-NNA) – Aroldo Lazaro Saenz, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s new chief, vowed yesterday, to ensure the sustained cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, and to foster the respect of the Blue Line by both parties. In a statement released by UNIFIL, Saenz said,…

Pakistani PM Announces Relief For Inflation-Stricken Public

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, announced relief and incentives for the public, as a respite in the ongoing wave of inflation and price hike in the country. In a televised address yesterday, Khan said, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the whole world hard and has…

S. Korea Reports 138,993 New Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Mar 1 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea recorded 138,993 more COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 3,273,449, the health authorities said today. The daily caseload was slightly down from 139,626 the day before, staying below 140,000 for two straight…

Malaysia Reports 23,100 New COVID-19 Infections, 75 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 23,100 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to 3,442,736, according to the health ministry. The new infections included 298 imported cases and 22,802 local transmissions, showed data released on the ministry’s website. A further 75 deaths were reported…

Drinking Water In Eastern Australia At Risk Of Flood Contamination: Scientist

SYDNEY, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – As devastating floods continue to swamp much of eastern Australia, an environmental scientist is warning of the threat to the drinking water supply for millions of people. Writing in the online current affairs publication, the Conversation, Ian Wright, from Western Sydney University, noted that, torrential…

New Zealand Signs Free Trade Deal With Britain

WELLINGTON, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand and Britain signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, that unlocks unprecedented access to the British market and accelerates New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery, said New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. “Virtually all our current trade will be duty-free from entry into force, including…

New Zealand Approves Third COVID-19 Vaccine Novavax

WELLINGTON, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealanders will soon be able to access a third type of Novavax vaccine, following the government’s confirmation yesterday. COVID-19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, said today that, Novavax will soon be available to New Zealanders aged 18 and over. “Novavax is a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine,…

Indian Economy Grew 5.4 Percent In Oct-Dec Quarter

NEW DELHI, Mar 1 (NNN-PTI) – India’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 5.4 percent, in the third quarter (Oct-Dec) of the current financial year 2021-22, showed the latest data, released by the Indian government. India’s financial year starts on Apr 1, and ends on Mar 31, of the following year.…