Iran Slams New U.S. Sanctions As “Completely Contradictory Behaviour”

TEHRAN, Oct 30 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran slammed, last night, the latest U.S. sanctions against its entities as a “completely contradictory behaviour.” “A government that talks about an intention of returning to the nuclear deal, but continues (former U.S. President Donald) Trump’s policy of sanctions, is sending the message that, it…

Saudi Expels Lebanese Ambassador, Recalls Ambassador To Lebanon

RIYADH, Oct 30 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia recalled, yesterday, its ambassador to Lebanon and demanded the Lebanese ambassador leave the kingdom within 48 hours, it was reported here. The Saudi Foreign Ministry also announced an immediate halt to all Lebanese imports, the report said. Saudi Arabia summoned, on Wednesday, the…

Singapore Reports 4,248 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 4,248 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 192,099. Of the new cases, 3,710 were detected in the community and 536 in migrant workers’ dormitories, and two were imported cases, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said, in a statement.…

Two Killed In Gas Station Explosion In Pakistan’s Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (NNN-APP) – Two people were killed and eight others wounded, in an explosion, seemingly caused by gas leakage at a gas station in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi, last night, local media reported. The incident happened at a gas station in a densely populated downtown area,…

Lao Business Operators Eye Benefits Of China-Laos Railway

VIENTIANE, Oct 30 (NNN-KPL) – Lao entrepreneurs are confident they will benefit from the China-Laos Railway. The railway will drastically cut the cost of transport, compared to travel by road, thus giving a boost to trade and investment, as well as, attracting more visitors, daily Vientiane Times, quoted Lao businessman,…

Philippines Logs 4,043 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Rises To 2,779,943

MANILA, Oct 29 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,043 new COVID-19 infections today, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the country to 2,779,943. The DOH also reported that 44 more people died from COVID-19 complications, bringing the country’s death toll to 42,621. The DOH continues…

Authorities Launch Reconstruction Work Of 20-Km Road In Northern Afghanistan

FAIZABAD, Oct 29 (NNN-BIA) – Authorities in Afghanistan’s northern Badakhshan province have launched the reconstruction of a 20-km-long road, in the mountainous region, a local media outlet, the Radio Pamir, reported today. Work for reconstruction of the essential road, according to media outlet, started on Thursday from Jazgon area. The…

Shaktikanta Das Reappointed As Governor Of India’s Central Bank

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government has reappointed Shaktikanta Das as the governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s central bank, for three more years until Dec, 2024, officials said today. The order was issued late last night, by the cabinet appointments committee, comprising Prime Minister…

S.Korea’s Passenger Car Export Growth Slows In Q3

SEOUL, Oct 29 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s passenger car export growth slowed in the third quarter, due to the disruption of semiconductor supply, customs office showed today. The passenger vehicle shipment came to 9.7 billion U.S. dollars in the July-Sept quarter, up 4.2 percent from a year earlier, according to…

Thousands Without Power After Devastating South Australian Storm, Crops “Wiped Out”

CANBERRA, Oct 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Thousands of households in South Australia (SA) have been left without power, after a devastating hailstorm hit the state. Hailstones the size of golf balls yesterday lashed much of SA, causing damage to crops, vineyards and orchards. More than 72,000 lightning strikes were recorded across…