Russia-Ukraine conflict: China’s Xi holds call with Zelenskyy; Beijing to send special envoy to Ukraine

BEIJING, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the phone on Wednesday, the first call between the two leaders since the start of Russia’s invasion. Beijing says it is neutral in the Ukraine conflict and Xi has never condemned the Russian invasion, but…

Peru: Private investment might show positive performance starting in 3Q

LIMA, April 27 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Ministry of Economy and Finance  reported that private investment is projected to start growing from the third or fourth quarter of 2023. It will be boosted by the recovery of the confidence of economic agents and the measures taken by the Peruvian Government. “Between the…

Peru: President Boluarte announces declaration of emergency for border zones

LIMA, April 27 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte on Wednesday announced the declaration of emergency for the (foreign) border areas of Tumbes, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas, Loreto, Madres de Dios, and Tacna regions. This measure was announced during a press conference held at the Lima-based Government Palace after a Council of Ministers session. “A…

US Pres Biden to attend G7 Summit in Japan and QUAD Summit in Australia

WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden will attend the G7 leaders’ summit in Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19-21, the White House announced. On the agenda will be the war in Ukraine, global food and climate crises, and “securing inclusive and resilient economic growth,” White House Press Secretary…

South Korean Pres Yoon visits White House, US nuclear sub heading to SKorea

 WASHINGTON, April  27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden hosted his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol for a state visit Wednesday at which they announce a beefed-up US nuclear shield for Washington’s vital ally in the face of an aggressive North Korea.  A military honor guard and hundreds of guests massed outside…

Bangladesh-Japan relations turn into ‘Strategic Partnership’: PM Sheikh Hasina

TOKYO, Apr 27 (NNN-BSS) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh and Japan have successfully elevated the bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” from the existing “Comprehensive Partnership”. “Prime Minister Kishida and I have discussed the entire gamut of our bilateral relations. We are happy that Bangladesh and Japan have…

PM Hasina appreciates Japan’s constant support in Bangladesh’s development

 TOKYO, April 26 (NNN-BSS) — Describing Japan as the largest bilateral development partner of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday thanked Japan for its continued support in Bangladesh’s development over the years.  “I am extending thanks to Japan for its sustained and generous support over the years to Bangladesh’s socio-economic…

Ten Indian police killed in Maoist rebel attack

RAIPUR (India), April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ten police and their driver were killed in India’s central Chhattisgarh state Wednesday when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, an attack police blamed on Maoist rebels. India’s long-running Maoist insurgency began in the 1960s and has cost thousands of lives in the…

Turkiye: President Erdoğan cancels election campaign appearances after developing stomach bug

ANKARA, April 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday he was cancelling his planned election campaign appearances under doctor’s orders after developing a stomach bug. “Today I will rest at home under the advice of our doctors,” Erdoğan said on his official Twitter account.The president said he will resume the campaign on Thursday.Erdoğan was scheduled to…

Saudi Arabia foils attempt to smuggle over 12 million amphetamine pills

JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia), April 26 (NNN-SPA) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) said on Tuesday it had foiled an attempt to smuggle over 12 million amphetamine pills. The GDNC thwarted an attempt to smuggle 12,729,000 tablets of amphetamine concealed in a shipment of pomegranate fruit passing through…