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.–…

Thai King Endorses Decree To Dissolve Parliament

BANGKOK, Dec 12 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, has endorsed a royal decree, to dissolve parliament, an announcement published in the Royal Gazette said today.– NNN-TNA

China is Ghana’s major source of FDI – Chinese Ambassador

Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has said China remains Ghana’s leading source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and continues to be the country’s largest trading partner.He noted that thousands of Chinese enterprises have invested in Ghana’s…

Japanese Passenger Plane Made Emergency Landing At Hakodate Airport After Engine Failure

TOKYO, Dec 11 (NNN-NHK) – A Japanese passenger plane, today made an emergency landing at Hakodate Airport, on the northern island of Hokkaido, after it faced a single engine failure after taking off, local media reported. Hokkaido Airports Co., Ltd., which operates Hakodate Airport, received a call stating that, there…

Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

RABAT, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Moroccan caftan has officially joined UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for the recognition of Moroccan craftsmanship. The decision was made on Wednesday during a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. Morocco submitted the…

Japan, U.S. Hold Joint Air Exercise Over Sea Of Japan

TOKYO, Dec 11 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Defence Ministry, said today, its Air Self-Defence Force (ASDF) held a joint air exercise with the U.S. military the previous day, over the Sea of Japan. Six Japanese ASDF fighter jets, including three F-35s and three F-15s, flew with two U.S. Air Force B-52…

Vietnam Passes Cybersecurity Law To Protect Vulnerable Groups

HANOI, Dec 11 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly, yesterday, passed a Law on Cybersecurity, which introduces specific regulations, to safeguard vulnerable groups in cyberspace. In addition to children, the law extends protection to older people and people with cognitive difficulties, said the report. It outlines detailed responsibilities for state…

Iran Unveils New Homegrown Electronic Warfare System “Sayyad-4”

TEHRAN, Dec 11 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran, yesterday, unveiled a homegrown electronic warfare system, dubbed Sayyad-4, state-run IRIB news agency reported. The system was unveiled in the presence of Iran’s Defence Minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, at an exhibition of Iranian women’s defence sector achievements, in the capital Tehran, IRIB reported. The system,…

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status

Italian cuisine is enjoyed around the world ROME, Dec 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — Italian cuisine has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, Italian authorities announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty…

ASEAN-China Year Of People-To-People Exchanges 2024-2025 In Malaysia Closed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The closing ceremony of the ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges 2024-2025, co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, was held in Malacca, Malaysia, from Tuesday to Wednesday (yesterday). Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, sent a…
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