Iran To Uphold Nuke Commitments, If Sanctions Removed: Iranian Atomic Chief

TEHRAN, Dec 10 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian nuclear chief, said yesterday that, his country would uphold its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, if the anti-Iran sanctions are removed. Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), made the remarks in an interview with Iran’s Khabaronline news…

Chinese-built port projects to spur Ghana’s economic growth: Ghanaian president

President Akufo-Addo attends a sod-cutting ceremony for the commencement of construction of two port projects by a Chinese company, in Takoradi ACCRA, Dec 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — The construction of two port projects by a Chinese company, as part of Ghana’s port expansion program, will spur economic growth in the country,…

Senior Sunni Cleric Murdered In SE Iran: Media

TEHRAN, Dec 10 (NNN-TASNIM) – A senior Sunni Muslim cleric was murdered, in Iran’s south-eastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, while security forces said, a similar attempt was foiled in Khorasan Razavi Province, Iranian media reported yesterday. Local cleric, Molavi Abdulvahed Rigi, was found dead on the roadside, in Khash County,…

Uzbekistan’s Population Exceeded 36 Million

TASHKENT, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan’s population has surpassed 36 million, increasing by a million over the past year, the Uzbek State Statistics committee said, yesterday. In Sept, 2021, the population of Uzbekistan exceeded 35 million. The new data, posted on the committee’s website, showed that, the number of men…

5.6-Magnitude Quake Hit Two Km NE Of Pondaguitan, Philippines: USGS

NEW YORK, Dec10 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6, jolted two km NE of Pondaguitan, the Philippines, at 20:01:56 GMT yesterday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 73.876 km, was initially determined to be at 6.3811 degrees north latitude, and 126.192 degrees…

Malaysia’s Unemployment Fell To Lowest In Oct Since COVID-19 Pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s unemployment fell to its lowest level, since the COVID-19 pandemic, in Oct, reaching 602,000 persons, official data showed. The unemployment rate in Oct remained at 3.6 percent, 0.3 percentage points higher than the pre-pandemic level of 3.3 percent, in Feb, 2020, the Department…

Severe Cyclonic Storm Mandous To Cross India’s Coastal Areas

NEW DELHI, Dec 10 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), yesterday said, severe cyclonic storm, Mandous, is likely to cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining Andhra Pradesh coast early today. “The severe cyclonic storm, Mandous, over South-west Bay of Bengal, moved west-north-westwards, with a speed of 12 kmph,…

Vietnam Reported Over 300,000 Dengue Fever Cases, 122 Deaths This Year

HANOI, Dec 9 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam has detected 325,604 dengue fever cases so far this year, including 122 fatalities, according to its health ministry. The number of dengue infections increased nearly five times and the number of death went up 97 cases, compared to the same period last year, it…

Russia’s Gazprom increases gas supplies to China

MOSCOW, Dec 9 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Russia once again reached the maximum daily gas supply to China through the Siberian Force gas pipeline, exceeding its obligations by 16 percent, Gazprom informed on Thursday.     According to a communiqué from the Russian company, Gazprom met the Chinese side’s request to increase daily…

Thailand Beefed Up Safety Measures Amid Rising Foreign Tourist Arrivals

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, ordered beefing up of security for tourists, as the number of foreign visitors into the country continued to rise. Prayut urged relevant departments, police and tourism business operators, to enhance security measures in all places, and ensure public health safety,…
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