Strong 6.2-Magnitude Quake Shakes Central Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia, Dec 25 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook central Colombia on Tuesday, sending residents scrambling for safety, but causing no casualties or major damage, according to authorities. According to Colombia’s Geological Service, the quake struck at 2:03 p.m. local time, with an epicentre located near Mesetas,…

Chile’s President Calls For End To Unrest In Christmas Message

SANTIAGO, Dec 25 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – In a Christmas Eve address on Tuesday, Chile’s President, Sebastian Pinera, called for an end to more than two months of anti-government protests, and greater political cooperation. Pinera urged unity and conciliation not just with protesters, but also among his own ruling coalition of…

Malaysian Economy Seen To Improve In Feb To Apr, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian economy is expected to experience a better growth in Feb to Apr, 2020. The Malaysian Statistics Department, said that, the leading index, which predicts the economic direction, showed a better performance in Oct, expanded 1.4 percent from Sept. The main contributors to…

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia Agree To Divide Neutral Zone Along Border

KUWAIT, Dec 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwait and Saudi Arabia signed agreements, to divide the Neutral Zone between the two countries, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The agreements were inked by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah and Saudi Energy Minister, Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud. Meanwhile, a memorandum…

Massive Protests Against New Citizenship Law Continue In New Delhi

NEW DELHI, Dec 25 (NNN-PTI) – Thousands of Protesters marched in parts of Southern India, as they came out on the roads to condemn the new citizenship law. Protesters in Southern Hyderabad and Bengaluru cities carried Indian Flags, posters, placards, and raised slogans, as they demanded the government to repeal…

Germans Urged To Consume Less To Protect Climate

BERLIN, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – President of the German federal parliament, Wolfgang Schaeuble, urged Germans to cut back on their consumption for climate protection. In an interview with German newspaper, Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung, Schaeuble said, “Climate protection is not for free,” and warned against promoting recent climate reforms to citizens…

U.S. Soldier Killed During Clashes In Afghanistan, Taliban Claims Responsibility

KABUL, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – One U.S. soldier of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission (RS) was killed, during clashes in Afghanistan early today (Monday), and the Taliban militants claimed responsibility. “A U.S. service member was killed in action today, in Afghanistan,” the coalition said, in a brief statement. The statement…

Xi Meets S. Korean President, Calling For Advancing Bilateral Ties

BEIJING, Dec 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, today (Monday), met with President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. China and South Korea should deepen and develop their strategic cooperative partnership, accommodate each other’s core interests and major concerns, and lift…

18 Indians Kidnapped By Pirates Near Nigerian Coast Released

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Eighteen Indians, who were kidnapped by pirates near the Nigerian coast, had been released, officials said today (Monday). “The Nigerian Navy and Shipping Company confirmed the release of 18 Indian nationals, taken hostage from MT Nave Constellation on Dec 3. Thank all stakeholders involved…

OAPEC Meeting In Kuwait Discusses Draft Budget, Petroleum Situation

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), held the 103rd meeting in Kuwait, to discuss 2020 draft budget, along with topics related to the current petroleum situation. During his speech, OAPEC Secretary General, Abbas Al-Naqi, said, during the last 10 years the organisation made…