Malaysia: China’s Ambassador Pens Heartfelt Letter After PM Mahathir’s Huawei Statement

 KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Following Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s comment that Malaysia would use Huawei’s technology, China’s ambassador Bai Tian has penned a heartfelt letter on the flourishing 45-year friendship between the two countries. In a signed seven-page letter titled “Friendship Forever China-Malaysia”, Bai Tian traced the…

US calls Turkey plan to buy Russian missiles ‘devastating’

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A top Pentagon official said the consequences would be “devastating” for Turkey’s joint F-35fighter program and its cooperation with NATO if the country bought a Russian missile defense system. Kathryn Wheelbarger, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense forInternational Security Affairs, said that Ankara’s planned purchase of…

Saudi king calls on Gulf states to tackle Iran’s ‘criminal’ acts

MECCA, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salmanon Thursday ratcheted up the rhetoric against arch-nemesis Iran, calling onGulf Arab states to confront its “criminal” actions after a series of attackssparked fears of a regional conflagration. The king’s remarks at the start of an emergency Gulf summit in the holycity…

US to hit Mexico with tariffs over ‘illegal migrants’

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington will impose a five percent tariff on all goods from Mexico starting June 10, a measure that will last until “illegal migrants” stop coming through the country into the US,President Donald Trump said. “On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff…

US Sec of State Pompeo says Iran aimed at oil markets in UAE ship attacks

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Iran was trying to raise the price of oil when it allegedlyattacked oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Pompeo’s remarks came a day after John Bolton, President Donald Trump’snational security advisor, said in…

Comorian President pardons 17 jailed opponents

MORONI, May 31 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Comorian President Azali Assoumani pardoned 17 jailed opposition figures a day after taking office.Among those freed in the presidential decree include Hassane Ahmed el-Barwane, Secretary General of the main Juwa opposition party.He was serving 7 years in prison for assaulting a soldier.“Among them, there…

Algeria’s military head calls for constructive dialogue to resolve crisis

ALGIERS, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Algerian Mrmy’s Chief of Staff Ahmed Gaid Salah called for holding serious and constructive dialogue as the only option to resolve the political crisis in the country. “The priority today is for each of us to believe in the importance of moving towards a constructive…

Cuban customs officials seize liquid marijuana

HAVANA, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Customs officers at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana confiscated seven pots and an electronic cigarette containing liquid marijuana in recent days, said a report released by the General Customs of Cuba. The report said the officers detected a passenger trying to smuggle the…

Kenya ‘gets $750m World Bank loan’

NAIROBI, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank has agreed to give Kenya the $750m (75bn Kenyan shillings) loan it had requested.The World Bank says the funds would be used to support vital reforms and curtail corruption in agriculture, and also to boost productivity and income for farmers.This latest loan…

US: More Democrats call for impeachment of Pres Trump after Mueller makes statement

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three more prominent US Democrats have called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, after Special Counsel Robert Mueller made his first public remarks.Speaking on Wednesday, Mueller said his investigation had not exonerated Trump of obstruction of justice, contradicting the president’s claims.Mueller was tasked with…