US refurbishes 12 multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Cox’s Bazar
DHAKA, Dec 4 (NNN-BSS) — The United States (US) government through USAID has refurbished 12 multi-purpose cyclone shelter (MPCS) in…
Bangladesh seeks Swedish investment in special economic zones: PM Hasina
DHAKA, Dec 4 (NNN-BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged Swedish investors to invest in Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs),…
Panama’s new foreign minister sworn in
PANAMA CITY, Dec 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — Erika Mouynes was sworn in as Panama’s new minister of foreign affairs at government…
Peru: Authorities approve a state of emergency due to droughts
LIMA, Dec 3 (NNN-TELESUR) — Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti’s administration decreed a state of emergency in six northern departments due…
Second cyclone in a week threatens Sri Lanka, India
NDRF said it deployed 26 teams across the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala COLOMBO, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Lebanon’s president expresses hope for Israel border talks
BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lebanon’s president said he wants maritime border talks with Israel to succeed and that disagreements…
Singapore ‘disappointed’ with UN move to loosen controls on cannabis: MHA
A Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson stressed that Singapore’s drug-control policies are underpinned by evidence and research SINGAPORE, Dec 3…
COVID-19: New Zealand reports 9 new cases in managed isolation
WELLINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — New Zealand reported nine new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation on Thursday. There are…
Ex-French president Giscard d’Estaing dies of Covid at 94
PARIS, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing, a leading advocate of European integration who led his…
OPEC and allies to meet to thrash out cuts deal
LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The members of the OPEC group of oil producers will meet with their allies Thursday…