Lavrov Hopes Latin America Reject Aggression Against Venezuela

MOSCOW, Russia, July 24 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Russian Foreign Minister, Serguei Lavrov, expressed hope, in Latin America’s rejection of U.S. aggression against Venezuela, and called for dialogue in that country. “We never stopped the dialogue about the situation in Venezuela, we always talk with all representatives of the political sphere…

Death Toll From Monsoon-Induced Disasters In Nepal Reaches 98

KATHMANDU, Nepal, July 24 (NNN-NEPAL NEWS) – The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall across Nepal since the past two weeks has reached 98 on Tuesday, according to authorities. The death toll reached 98 after at least eight persons died while four others have gone missing,…

Kabul Seeks Clarification From Washington Over President Trump’s Remarks On Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Afghan government demanded clarification from Washington, on President Donald Trump’s remarks on Afghanistan, said a statement of the Presidential Palace. President Trump, according to media reports, made the remarks in a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, in Washington, on Monday. The…

African Swine Fever Cases Detected In Northern Lao Province

VIENTIANE, Laos, July 23 (NNN-KPL) – Northern Lao province of Phongsaly, reported cases of the African swine fever, local daily, Vientiane Times, reported today. The virus was first detected in southern Lao province of Salavan, some 670 km south-east of the capital Vientiane, then spread to parts of Vientiane, and…

Sri Lankan President Extends State Of Emergency

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 2 (NNN-SL NEWS) – Sri Lankan President, Maithripala Sirisena, extended the state of emergency on Monday, by another month, considering the security situation in the country. The president signed an extraordinary gazette notification which said, the emergency was in effect for public security, the preservation of…

Vietnam To Face Electricity Shortage In A Few Years

HANOI, Vietnam, July 23 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam is likely to face an electricity shortage of 6.6 billion kilowatt-hour (kWh) in 2021, and 11.8 billion kWh in 2022, which can increase to 15 billion kWh in 2023, according to its Ministry of Industry and Trade. The shortage is mainly attributable to…

Chinese Embassy In New Zealand Celebrates 92nd Anniversary Of PLA Founding

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Chinese embassy in New Zealand, hosted a reception on Monday evening, to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China, which falls on Aug 1. Wu Xi, China’s Ambassador to New Zealand, stressed China’s important…

Iraqi PM Holds Phone Call With British Defence Secretary Over Regional Tensions

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 23 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, on Monday, held a phone call with British Defence Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, over regional tensions in the Middle East. During the phone call, the two sides “confirmed the necessity of achieving security and stability in the Gulf region…

Omani FM To Visit Iran To Discuss Regional Developments

MUSCAT, Oman, July 23 (NNN-ONA) – Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, will visit Iran, to discuss regional developments, this Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The statement said, the visit comes within the framework of bilateral relations and continuous consultation between the two…

Egypt, U.S., UAE Start Joint Military Exercise In Red Sea

CAIRO, Egypt, July 23 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), started a joint military exercise on Monday, in the Red Sea, the Egyptian armed forces said in a statement. Some F-16 fighter jets, frigates, rocket launchers and mine-hunters, as well as, special naval landing…