DPRK Conducts Weapons Tests

NEW YORK, Jan 28 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has conducted a test-fire for updating long-range cruise missile system, and a test-fire for confirming the power of conventional warhead for surface-to-surface tactical guided missile, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported early today, local time.…

British Business Community Voices Hope For Stronger Trade Ties With China

LONDON, Jan 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – The British business community, hopes that Britain and China will continue efforts, to strengthen trade ties to benefit the peoples of both countries, as the two mark the 50th anniversary of ambassadorial diplomatic relations this year. The remarks were made during the “Icebreakers” 2022 Chinese…

Iran’s IRGC Concludes Combined Security Drill In Eastern Country

TEHRAN, Jan 28 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force, held yesterday, the final stage of a seven-day combined security war game, in the eastern province of South Khorasan, IRIB state TV reported. Held in an area of 500 kilometres, in a public district of the border…

UN Humanitarians Seek Additional 3.6 Billion USD For Afghanistan Aid

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN team in Afghanistan, launched a 3.6-billion U.S. dollar-plan, to help reduce new-found suffering and save lives, a UN spokesman said. The overarching One-UN Transitional Engagement Framework, aims to help the Afghan people meet their basic human needs, said Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman…

Argentine President To Attend Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

BEIJING, Jan 28 (NNN-TELAM) – Argentine President, Alberto Fernandez, will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics and visit China from Feb 4 to 6, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian said. Noting that Argentina has repeatedly expressed its firm support for China’s hosting of the Beijing Winter…

Peru Reports New Oil Spill Off Its Coast

LIMA, Jan 27 (NNN-ANDINA) – Peru reported a new and “relatively small” oil spill, off the coast of the province of Callao, which was already affected by some 6,000 barrels of oil accidentally spilled at the La Pampilla refinery, over a week ago, local authorities reported yesterday. The new spill,…

Italy Moves Towards Fourth Round Ballot To Elect President

ROME, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Italy headed to the fourth round of voting, to elect a new president, after the third one yesterday, proved inconclusive. Italian lawmakers and regional representatives – which make an assembly of more than 1,000 “grand electors,” tasked with the choice of the next head of…

UNICEF Launches Campaign To Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations In Africa

NAIROBI, Jan 27 (NNN-KBC) – The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF), yesterday kicked off an eight-week campaign, to help boost COVID-19 vaccinations across Africa. UNICEF said, the first ever U-Report Challenge, which comes a week after COVAX delivered its billionth dose in Rwanda, calls on all 13.3 million U-Reporters in…

U.S. Delivers Written Letter To Russia Addressing Moscow’s Concerns: Blinken

WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said, the U.S. has delivered a written letter to Russia, addressing Moscow’s concerns, amid escalating tensions on Ukraine’s border. Blinken told a press conference that the letter, which was delivered to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by the…

UAE Delivers One Million COVID-19 Vaccines To Gaza

GAZA, Jan 27 (NNN-WAFA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), yesterday delivered one million Sputnik V vaccine doses to the Gaza Strip, through the Rafah border crossing, an official said. “It is the largest shipment of vaccine doses that are shipped to the Gaza Strip, which will help to combat…