Almost Four In Five Australians Support World-First Under-16 Social Media Ban: Survey

MELBOURNE, Dec 13 (NNN-AAP) – Almost four in five Australian adults, support the federal government’s new ban on social media use for children under 16, a survey showed, yesterday. The survey of 1,598 Australian adults, funded by the Australian Research Council, and conducted by Roy Morgan Research, on behalf of…

Non-Aligned Countries (NAM) reject illegal actions and escalation by the US against Venezuela

NEW YORK, Dec 13 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) rejected the Trump Administration’s illegal actions against Venezuela and warned that “the growing presence and activities of extra-regional military forces, including deployments involving assets with advanced capabilities, increase risks to regional peace, security, and stability, undermining…

Philippine President Vows To Work With China To Manage Differences

MANILA, Dec 13 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, said, he was ready to work with China to manage differences and enhance cooperation. He made the remarks when meeting China’s newly appointed ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, during a presentation of credentials ceremony at Malacanan presidential palace. “I…

ECLAC suggests deeper ties with India

SANTIAGO, Dec 13 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) should strengthen and expand its economic and cooperation relationship with India to revitalize regional economic growth and enhance development, according to authorities convened at an international seminar hosted by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).…

First Large-Scale Modular Hotel Projects In PNG Under Construction

PORT MORESBY, Dec 13 (NNN-PINA) – The first large-scale hotel developments in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to apply modular construction are progressing steadily, the constructor said recently, adding, some projects have moved from factory manufacturing to on-site assembly. Feng Wanhao, general manager of CSCEC Science and Industry (South Pacific) and…

Cambodian Evacuees From Border Conflict With Thailand Rise To Over 300,000: Ministry

PHNOM PENH, Dec 13 (NNN-AKP) – The number of Cambodian evacuees from the ongoing border fighting with Thailand has risen to more than 300,000, as of yesterday afternoon, the Cambodian Ministry of Interior said, in a press release. Nearly 90,000 families with over 300,000 people had fled their homes near…

Two Killed, Six Injured As Car Fell Into Ravine In E. Afghanistan

KABUL, Dec 12 (NNN-BNA) – Two commuters have been confirmed dead, and six others were injured, after a passenger car fell into a ravine, in eastern Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, local police said, last night. The accident occurred earlier yesterday, in Kordar area of Wama district, when the vehicle veered off…

Bangladesh To Hold General Election, Referendum On Feb 12

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Dec 12 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s Election Commission, announced that, the country’s first-ever twin polls – the 13th National Parliamentary Election and a referendum – will be held on Feb 12 next year. The country’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, made the announcement in a pre-recorded…

Hong Ting Forum Held In Indonesia To Promote China-ASEAN Cooperation

JAKARTA, Dec 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Hong Ting Forum, themed “Advance New Frontiers for China-ASEAN Cooperation” was held yesterday in Jakarta, where participants had in-depth discussions on strengthening China-ASEAN cooperation. Jointly organised by Xinhua News Agency Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, the Chinese Mission to ASEAN, Xinhua Institute, and Xinhua Guangxi Bureau,…

Another Earthquake Struck Off Japan’s Aomori Prefecture: JMA

TOKYO, Dec 12 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7, struck, off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan today, the country’s weather agency said. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a tsunami advisory, for the eastern coast of the prefecture and other areas along the Pacific coast.–…
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