Daesh will be wiped off map imminently: Trump

WASHINGTON, March 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Daesh’s last bastion in Syria will be “gone” by the end of the day. He showed off maps that illustrate the dramatic shrinking of territory held by the militant group in the period from his election in…

Positive impact on palm oil prices from implementation of B10 programme

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The implementation of B10 programme, a mixture of 10 per cent palm oil biodiesel and 90 per cent diesel for transportation sectors, has given a positive impact towards increasing the prices of palm oil, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Primary Industries minister Teresa…

Guatemala Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Attorney General Thelma Aldana

Photo courtesy Telesur GUATEMALA CITY, March 21 (NNN-TELESUR) – A judge on Monday ordered the arrest of Thelma Aldana, former attorney general and presidential candidate, who helped topple and imprison a former president on corruption charges and investigated current President Jimmy Morales. The warrant was issued by Judge Victor Cruz…

Bolivian General Elections Set for October 20

Photo courtesy Telesur SUCRE, Bolivia, March 21 (NNN-TELESUR) – The Bolivian Plurinational Electoral Body (OEP) announced on Tuesday that the date for the 2019 General Elections has been established for Oct. 20. “The reason for this date is that elections in Argentina and Uruguay are also being held on Oct. 27. This…

Peruvians rate their happiness at 16.21 on a scale from 1 to 20

Photo ocurtesy Andina LIMA, Peru, March 21 (NNN-ANDINA) – On a scale from 1 to 20, the average Peruvian rates his/her state of happiness at a healthy 16.21, according to a recent survey conducted by Arellano Marketing consulting company. When asked about how happy they feel, 51% affirmed they achieved an…

New Zealand’s Prime Minister announces ban on all assault rifles following massacre under strong gun laws

WELLINGTON, March 21 (NNN-TELESUR) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday (Mar 21) that military style semi-automatics and assault rifles will be banned under stronger new gun laws following the killing of 50 people in the country’s worst mass shooting. Ardern said she expects the new law…

Peru President: Efforts between State, private sector lead towards development

Photo courtesy Andina MOQUEGUA, Peru Mmarch 21 ( NNN-ANDINA) – President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday affirmed that joint efforts by private businesses and the State will lay the foundations for Peru’s sustainable development. Within the framework of the inauguration of the first direct flight between Lima and the port city of Ilo, the…

Private security services industry plays important role in country’s economy – Dr Mahatir

Photo courtesy Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (NNN- Bernama) — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today stressed that the private security services industry played an important role in contributing to the country’s economy, both directly and indirectly. He said the industry was capable of bringing in sophisticated security…

Missing Malaysian teenager Muhammad Haziq confirmed killed in Christchurch mosque attack

Photo courtesy of Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (NNN- Bernama) — A Malaysian teenager reported missing in the aftermath of the mosque attacks in New Zealand last Friday has been confirmed dead. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wisma Putra, said in a statement today that Muhammad Haziq Mohd Tarmizi, 17,…

US Pres Trump says tariffs on Chinese goods may stay for ‘substantial period’

Photo courtesy President Donald J. Trump Twitter WASHINGTON, March 21 (NNN-XINHUA) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged after concluding a two-day policy meeting, in a move that met market expectations and reflected the central bank’s patient approach regarding monetary policy changes. In support of the goals…