Sembcorp Commissions Three Wind Projects With 800 MW Capacity In India

NEW DELHI, July 30 (NNN-UNI) – Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), owned by Singapore-based energy and infrastructure group, Sembcorp Industries, on Wednesday, announced the completion of its latest 800 MW wind power projects in India. “Sembcorp becomes the first independent power producer to fully commission its projects, awarded in the…

Maldives Trade Law Amendment To Generate 38.9 Million USD

MALE, July 30 (NNN-PSM) – The Recent amendments to a key trade law in the Maldives are likely to generate an additional 38.9 million U.S. dollars to the state, local media, citing the Maldives Customs Service (MCS), reported. MCS Senior Superintendent, Ahmed Niyaz, was quoted as saying that, amendments to…

At Least 11 Injured In Japan’s Fukushima Explosion, Gas Leak Suspected

TOKYO, July 30 (NNN-NHK) – At least 11 people were injured in an explosion, this morning, in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture, local firefighters said. According to the firefighters, the explosion, which occurred at around 9.00 a.m. local time, is believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Given the location…

India Surpasses 1.5 Million COVID-19 Cases

By Pankaj Yadav NEW DELHI, July 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – India’s COVID-19 tally crossed the 1.5 million-mark yesterday, reaching 1,531,669, announced the federal health ministry. The ministry said, 768 new deaths, besides fresh 48,513 positive cases, were reported during the past 24 hours across the country, taking the number of deaths…

Bangladesh COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 3,000-Mark

DHAKA, July 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – The death toll from COVID-19 in Bangladesh has reached 3,000, a health official announced here yesterday. Senior Health Ministry official, Nasima Sultana, said in a briefing that, 2,960 new cases and 35 more deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll…

Schools In Palestine To Resume In Sept: Minister

RAMALLAH/GAZA, July 29 (NNN-WAFA) – After a five-month closure, following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Palestinian territories, schools in Palestine will reopen in Sept, a senior Palestinian official said. Marwan Awartani, the Palestinian Minister of Education, told a news briefing in Ramallah that, schools in Palestine will restart on…

369 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In UAE, 59,546 In Total

DUBAI, July 29 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday announced 369 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 59,546. UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention, said in a statement, the new cases are in a stable condition and receiving medical treatment. 395 more…

Qatar Reports 283 New COVID-19 Cases, 109,880 In Total

DOHA, July 29 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar’s Health Ministry, yesterday announced 283 new infections of COVID-19, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the Gulf state to 109,880. “Some 275 people recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 106,603, while two others died, raising the fatalities to 167.” A…

Two Officers, Border Guard Killed In Daesh Attacks In Iraq

BAGHDAD, July 29 (NNN-NINA) – Two Iraqi officers and a border guard were killed yesterday, in two separate attacks by the Daesh militants in western Iraq, the Iraqi military said. In one incident, Brigadier General, Ahmed al-Lami, commander of the Army’s 29th Brigade of the 7th Infantry Division, was killed,…

Humanitarian Crisis In Yemen Has Never Been Worse — UN Official

UNITED NATIONS, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Lowcock, yesterday warned that, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has never been worse. “Famine is again on the horizon. Conflict is again escalating. The economy is again in tatters. Humanitarian agencies are again nearly broke,” Lowcock told the…