Universal Cash Card Proposed To Stimulate New Zealand Tourism

WELLINGTON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Cash injected travel card for every citizen was proposed by the country’s tourism industry, as the sector is desperate to get impetus, after being hit by COVID-19. Chris Roberts, Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, told audience at a tourism summit that, the New Zealand…

11 Pro-Gov’t Militiamen Killed In N. Afghanistan

FAIZABAD, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Eleven pro-government local militiamen were killed and 15 others wounded, in a Taliban ambush, in northern Badakhshan province, as fighting rages in the country. “A group of Taliban militants, armed with guns and rocket launchers, stormed a security checkpoint named Pul-e-Kebali, in Jurm district, at…

Thailand’s Domestic Car Sales Shrink For 17th Straight Month In Oct

BANGKOK, Nov 18 (NNN-TNA) – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that, Thailand in Oct, produced 149,360 vehicles, down by 2.24 percent from the same period last year. Of the amount, 82,157 or 55.01 percent were produced for local markets. Domestic car sales also shrank for the 17th straight…

Bangladesh Approves Mega Rural Development Project Worth Over 696 Million USD

DHAKA, Nov 18 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s highest economic policy-making body, yesterday, approved a mega rural development project worth over 59 billion taka (696.53 million U.S. dollars). The project was approved at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), chaired by Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. After…

Israel Reports 600 New COVID-19 Cases, 325,355 In Total

JERUSALEM, Nov 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 600 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total to 325,355. The number of death cases rose to 2,736, with one new death, while the number of patients in serious condition decreased from 326 to 319, out of 543 patients hospitalised.…

Iraq Reports 2,961 New COVID-19 Cases, 524,503 In Total

BAGHDAD, Nov 18 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Health Ministry reported yesterday, 2,961 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide infections to 524,503. The new cases included 814 in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, 260 in Nineveh, 255 in Kirkuk, 247 in Duhok, 243 in Diyala, and 242 in Sulaimaniyah, while the other…

Saudi Voices Confidence In Chairing Full G20 Agenda Amid COVID-19 Challenges

by Xinhua writer Tu Yifan RIYADH, Nov 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Fahad Almubarak, Saudi Arabia’s minister of state and sherpa of Saudi G20, said, the kingdom is able to execute the full agenda, as the G20 presidency, amid COVID-19. “We are honoured to hold the G20 presidency for this year. We…

Pentagon Confirms Troops Drawdown Plan In Afghanistan, Iraq

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Pentagon, yesterday confirmed that U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq will be reduced to 2,500 level, by mid-Jan, 2021. “By Jan 15, 2021, our force size in Afghanistan will be 2,500 troops, our force size in Iraq will also be 2,500 by that same…

Putin Praises BRICS Cooperation On International Issues

MOSCOW, Nov 18 (NNN-TASS) – Russian President, Vladimir Putin, yesterday, praised the BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — for their close coordination on international and regional issues. “The BRICS are strengthening cooperation to combat terrorism, illegal drugs and corruption,” Putin said, during the 12th BRICS…

Sri Lankan PM Unveils Government’s Maiden Budget Proposals For 2021

COLOMBO, Nov 18 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mahinda Rajapaksa, yesterday presented the government’s maiden budget proposals for 2021, which aims to strengthen development and expand domestic economic opportunities. Reading his budget proposal in Parliament, the Prime Minister said, the government aimed to create a…