Kidnapping Gang Busted In Afghanistan’s Kabul

KABUL, Oct 2 (NNN-ANA) – The Taliban forces busted a kidnapping gang, arresting four suspects in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, a Taliban spokesman confirmed, today. “Mujahideen of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan arrested four kidnappers, following an operative task in Sarak-e-Dowam area, of Police District 8 in Kabul,” Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah…

Australia Reports More Than 2,000 New COVID-19 Cases For Third Day

CANBERRA, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia reported more than 2,000 cases, for the third consecutive day, as the country continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19. There were 2,355 locally-acquired COVID-19 infections reported nationwide this morning, marking the third straight day and only fourth, since the start of the…

Construction Of China-Aided Vocational Training Institute Completed In Pakistan’s Gwadar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (NNN-APP) – The completion ceremony of a China-donated vocational training institute was held yesterday, in Gwadar, Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province. As an important project for public well-being, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Gwadar Technical and Vocational Institute was constructed by the China Harbour Engineering Company,…

1,000 Kg Of Narcotics Seized In Central Myanmar

YANGON, Oct 2 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 1,000 kilograms of narcotic drugs worth 18 billion kyats (over 9.3 million U.S. dollars), in central Mandalay region, state media reported today. A combined team of anti-drug task force, confiscated 800 kilograms of Methamphetamine (ICE) and 200 kilograms of Ketamine, from a…

New Zealand Cancels 550-Million-USD Cycle, Walking Bridge Across Auckland Harbour

WELLINGTON, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand decided not to proceed with the standalone bridge component of the 550-million-U.S. dollar Northern Pathway project, and reallocate the funding to other transport projects, that reduce emissions and congestion, Transport Minister, Michael Wood, said today. “The government is committed to providing better access…

Economic Watch: Australia’s Online Grocery Industry Sees Boom Amid Pandemic

SYDNEY, Oct 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – The harsh reality of millions of Australians being in lockdown for months, due to COVID-19, has proven a blessing for the nation’s online grocery businesses, which have never been busier. During the pandemic, Australians demonstrated growing trust in the delivery services, with online grocery sales…

Thailand Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Cuts Quarantine Period

BANGKOK, Oct 2 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand eased some COVID-19 restrictive measures, shortened night-time curfews, and reduced the mandatory quarantine period for incoming fully-vaccinated visitors, to seven days. Starting yesterday, massage parlours, sports stadiums, theatres and zoos in the capital, Bangkok, are allowed to reopen, with certain pandemic control requirements. Bangkok,…

UN Voices Concern Over Worsening Humanitarian Situation In NW Syria

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 2 (NNN-SANA) – Hostilities, an economic crisis, and COVID-19 have made the already dire situation of civilians in Northwest Syria even more difficult, said UN humanitarians yesterday. Hostilities continued to be reported across Northwest Syria throughout Sept, with intensified airstrikes along the front lines in southern Idlib…

Turkey Confirms 28,873 Daily COVID-19 Cases

ANKARA, Oct 2 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey yesterday reported 28,873 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 7,182,943, according to its health ministry. The death toll from the virus rose by 210, to 64,264, while 26,224 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. A total of 356,352 tests…

Iran Reports 14,525 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,601,565 In Total

TEHRAN, Oct 2 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian health ministry reported yesterday, 14,525 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 5,601,565. According to an official briefing, the pandemic has claimed 120,663 lives in the country so far, after 235 new deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. A…