Lebanese PM’s Cabinet, Only Chance To Solve Crises: French Ambassador

BEIRUT, Mar 7 (NNN-NNA) – French Ambassador to Lebanon, Bruno Foucher, said that, the government of Prime Minister Hassan Diab is the only chance for Lebanon, to solve its financial and economic crises. “Paris decided to deal with Diab’s cabinet, as Lebanon is going through a very dangerous crisis, and…

Turkish President Hopes Cease-Fire To Continue In Syria’s Idlib

ISTANBUL, Mar 7 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said, he hopes that the cease-fire in the Syrian northwestern province of Idlib, reached between Turkey and Russia the previous day, would continue, putting an end to the conflict in Syria. “Finally, we sat at the table yesterday and agreed…

80 Affected Due To Poisonous Gas Leakage In Pakistan’s Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (NNN-APP) – At least 80 people were affected, after inhaling poisonous gas, leaked from a chemical factory in Port Qasim of Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Friday, police said. The leakage happened in a factory of Engro Corporation, due to breakage of a pipe in…

Japan To Double Farm Exports To 19 Billion USD By 2025

TOKYO, Mar 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japan is planning to, at least, double its farm exports to two trillion yen (19 billion U.S. dollars) by 2025, the government said. Following from its 2025 target, the country is then hoping to see its agriculture, fishery and forestry exports balloon to five trillion…

11 Dead In Road Accident In Eastern India

NEW DELHI, Mar 7 (NNN-PTI) – At least 11 persons died and four injured, in a road accident in India’s eastern state of Bihar early on Saturday (today), said local media reports. The mishap reportedly took place, when a sports utility vehicle (SUV), collided with a tractor, on the National…

Fifth Case Of COVID-19 Confirmed In New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Mar 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A fifth case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New Zealand today. The case involves a New Zealand citizen in her 40’s, the partner of the third case, announced earlier this week, Director-General of Health, Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, said. The woman stayed in self-isolation at home…

S.Korea’s COVID-19 Cases Rise To 6,767, Death Toll At 44

SEOUL, Mar 7 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea confirmed 483 more cases of the COVID-19 on Saturday (today), raising the total number of infections to 6,767. As of midnight local time, the number of infected patients totaled 6,767, up 483 from 24 hours ago. One more death was reported, lifting the…

National Small And Medium Enterprise Fair Held In Dhaka, Bangladesh

DHAKA, Mar 7 (NNN-BSS) – A Nine-day National Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) products fair kicked off in the city a few days ago.. Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, inaugurated the fair at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh.  The SME Foundation is organising the fair at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), said Industries…

Vietnam’s Domestic Tourism Sector Recovering From COVID-19 Outbreak

HCM City, Mar 7 (NNN-VNA) – As Vietnam has been removed from the global list of potential destinations spreading COVID-19, domestic tourism is expected to witness growth, after implementation of several stimulus programmes and sales promotions. The number of Russian visitors to Vietnam last month reached 19,000, according to Hoang Thi Phong Thu,…

Death Toll Of Building Collapse In S. Pakistan Rises To 18

KARACHI, Mar 7 (NNN-APP) – The death toll from a building collapse in a congested residential area of Karachi increased to 18 on Friday, as rescuers pulled out more bodies from the rubble while search is on to trace for missing persons. A top government official said, casualties were high…