India’s ReNew Signs Agreement With Google To Build 150 MW Solar Project

NEW DELHI, Dec 17 (NNN-PTI) – ReNew Energy Global plc, an Indian renewable energy company, said, it signed an agreement with Google, to build a 150 MW solar project, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. “Under this partnership, Google will procure the project’s energy attributes from ReNew. This long-term…

Libya: 32 Bangladeshi migrants rescued after boat capsized off coast of Al-Haniya

TRIPOLI, Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — Thirty-two Bangladeshi migrants were rescued after their boat capsized off the coast of the northeastern Libyan town of Al-Haniya, the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar branch of Libya’s Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency said in a statement. The agency reported that all migrants aboard the vessel were rescued and transferred…

Japan Logged Two Billion USD Trade Surplus In November

TOKYO, Dec 17 (NNN-NHK) – Japan recorded a trade surplus of 322.3 billion yen (2 billion U.S. dollars) in November, government data showed today, bolstering expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate increase, later this week. Japan’s exports rose for a third straight month in November, up 6.1 percent…

Nepal May Limit Number Of Climbers Amid Garbage Problem In Mountains

KATHMANDU, Dec 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepal may limit the number of climbers and regulate the timing of expeditions, taking into account the carrying capacity of mountains, the short favourable weather window for climbing, and potential congestion. Under the five-year Action Plan to Keep Mountains Clean (2025-2029), unveiled yesterday, the Ministry…

Tajik National Economy Has Grown 8.4 Percent This Year

DUSHANBE, Dec 17 (NNN-KNA) – Tajikistan’s GDP has grown 8.4 percent, to reach 173 billion somoni (around 18.8 billion U.S. dollars) this year, Tajik President, Emomali Rahmon, said, yesterday. In his annual address to parliament, Rahmon said that, a series of important and effective initiatives had been implemented, over the…

Malaysian PM Announces New Cabinet Line-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, unveiled new ministerial appointments today, as part of a cabinet reshuffle. In a televised address, Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said, the move is to make adjustments to better deliver on promised reforms, and to mitigate various…

Sri Lanka’s Economy Grew 5.4 Percent In Q3

COLOMBO, Dec 16 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 5.4 percent in the third quarter of this year, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), said in a statement, yesterday. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2025, at 2015 constant prices, increased to 3,325,611 rupees (about…

UN: 2 peacekeepers injured in attack in Central African Republic – spokesperson

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (NNN-XINHUA) — Two UN peacekeepers were injured when a logistical escort convoy of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) came under attack by suspected members of an armed group in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture on Monday, a UN spokesperson said. The…

Hundreds Of Flights Cancelled Amid Thick Smog In India

NEW DELHI, Dec 16 (NNN-PTI) – Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed yesterday, as thick smog blanketed the Indian capital territory and its outskirts, officials said. Local newspaper, The New Indian Express, said, due to poor visibility, IndiGo announced the cancellation of 109 flights, while Air India has cancelled…

Thai Military Designates Gulf Of Thailand As High-Risk Area

BANGKOK, Dec 16 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s military, announced yesterday, the designation of the Gulf of Thailand, as a high-risk area. According to Thai media, the move is aimed at cutting off sea routes for transporting military supplies to Cambodia. In a social media post yesterday, the Royal Thai Armed Forces…
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