Uzbekistan’s President To Take Part In Victory Day Parade In Russia

TASHKENT, June 23 (NNN-TASS) – Uzbekistan’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Russia, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, on June 23 and 24 (today and tomorrow), Uzbek president’s press service said Monday. Mirziyoyev will hold talks with his Russian counterpart, and will also take part…

Taneti Maamau Re-Elected As Kiribati’s President

SYDNEY, June 23 (NNN-PACIFIC NEWS) – Incumbent Taneti Maamau, has won the presidential election in Kiribati, Chief Justice, Sir John Muria announced today, according to state media, Radio Kiribati. “I hereby declare that the successful candidate and, therefore, the president-elect of Kiribati is Taneti Maamau,” Muria said. “Congratulations Taneti Maamau…

New Zealanders See Ties With Asia Of More Importance: Survey

WELLINGTON, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More and more New Zealanders feel it is important to strengthen ties with Asia, according to a latest annual survey, launched by the Asia-New Zealand Foundation. The Asia New-Zealand Foundation’s annual report into how Kiwis perceive Asia, finds that 79 percent of respondents think it’s…

Pakistan Receives First Afghan Export Since COVID-19 Pandemic

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan received the first export from Afghanistan on Monday, via three major border points, after nearly three months, since bilateral border closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Atif Mashal, confirmed that, trucks carrying fresh fruit and vegetables entered Pakistan via the…

China To Help Poor Migrant Workers Secure Jobs

BEIJING, June 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – China will ramp up efforts, to help impoverished migrant workers find or secure jobs. The move aims to ensure that migrant labour force remains stable or improves this year, according to a circular, jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the…

UN Human Rights Council Adopts Three Resolutions In Favour Of Palestine: Minister

RAMALLAH, June 23 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Foreign Minister, Riyad al-Maliki, announced that the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), adopted on Monday, three resolutions in favour of Palestine. A resolution against Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, won the support of 26 member states of the UN council, while two…

Lebanon’s Resorts See Slow Return To Business Amid Strict Anti-COVID-19 Measures

by Dana Halawi BEIRUT, June 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Every year, people in Lebanon wait for summer, to enjoy the sun and relax after a long and cold winter, by visiting the beautiful resorts along the Mediterranean coast. But, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, this summer is much different for Lebanese visiting…

Disapproval Rate For Abe’s Cabinet Rises To Highest Since 2012

TOKYO, June 23 (NNN-NHK) – The disapproval rating for Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet, rose to its highest point, since the launch of his second administration in Dec, 2012, a nationwide poll showed. According to the survey, conducted between Friday and Sunday of people aged 18 or older, the…

DPRK Reinstalling Loudspeakers Near Border With S. Korea

SEOUL, June 23 (NNN-YONHAP) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been reinstalling loudspeakers in areas near the border with South Korea, multiple local media reported, Monday. An unnamed South Korean military source was quoted as saying that the DPRK has been setting up loudspeakers along the inter-Korean…

Number Of Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients In Israel Doubles Since Early June

JERUSALEM, June 22 (NNN-MA’AN) – The number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Israel doubled since early June, according to figures released by Israeli Ministry of Health on Sunday. It said, 209 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalised in Israel, compared with 105 on June 1. The total number of cases in…