Hezbollah Condemns U.S. Sanctions On Former Lebanese FM Bassil

BEIRUT, Nov 7 (NNN-NNA) – Hezbollah condemned U.S. sanctions against former Lebanese Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil, over corruption allegations and his close ties with Hezbollah. “This is a pure political decision and a blatant interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon,” said Hezbollah, a major Shiite political party in Lebanon.…

Roundup: Cuba, Iran Vow To Strengthen Ties, Condemning U.S. Sanctions

HAVANA, Nov 7 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, met here with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, vowing to enhance bilateral relations and railing against U.S. sanctions. Rodriguez said, Zarif’s visit will help continue deepening high-level political dialogue, as well as, economic, commercial, cultural, scientific and academic…

13 Rare Kiwi Birds Released Into Wild Of New Zealand’s South Island

WELLINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Thirteen of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi birds have been released into the wild, in Westland National Park, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island today, after their previous existing sanctuary is full. The Department of Conservation (DOC) released the juvenile adult rowi kiwi…

Japan Airlines To Raise 1.6 Billion USD By Public Stock Offering

TOKYO, Nov 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japan Airlines (JAL) said, it planned to raise 167.9 billion yen (1.6 billion U.S. dollars) via a public stock offering this year, in order to survive the harsh business environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will also be used to cover replacement costs for…

New Zealand Reports Two New Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Nov 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported two new cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. Of the new cases, one was a worker, working at the Auckland quarantine facility, while the other one was a historical case, returning recently from London via Singapore,…

Malaysian State Leaders Give Thumbs Up To People-Friendly Budget 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Several state leaders expressed their satisfaction with Budget 21, saying it is people friendly encompassing all economic sectors. Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the Budget would directly benefit the people in the state especially through proposed infrastructure projects like the Kubang Pasu water…

COVID-19: Malaysia Records Highest Ever Daily Figure At 1,755 Cases

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia yesterday recorded the highest ever number of COVID-19 cases at 1,755, bringing the cumulative number of positive cases to 38,189. Health director-general, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said, this brought the total number of active cases to 11,530. “Of the total new cases recorded, 1,752 are local…

Japanese Gov’t To Cut Employee Bonuses For First Time In 10 Years

TOKYO, Nov 7 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government decided to reduce bonuses for its employees in fiscal 2020, the first time in 10 years, to narrow the gap with that of companies stricken by COVID-19. The legislation to implement the decision will be submitted to the current extraordinary parliamentary session…

Visitors From China Enter Singapore After Easing Of Travel Restrictions

SINGAPORE, Nov 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – The first batch of Chinese visitors arrived in Singapore last night, after Singapore granted short-term visitors from the Chinese mainland entry starting from Nov 6. They flew to Singapore from Shanghai by taking a five-hour flight. They arrived at Terminal One of Changi Airport at…

Number Of COVID-19 Infections Rises To 59,277 In Myanmar

YANGON, Nov 7 (NNN-MNA) – The number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 59,277 in Myanmar, yesterday, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports. A total of 1,342 new cases were reported, with 24 new deaths in the past 24 hours, the release said. The death…