Tobacco Kills Over 15,000 People In Cambodia Annually: WHO

PHNOM PENH, Jun 1 (NNN-AKP) – Tobacco related illnesses kill more than 15,000 people annually in Cambodia, World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Cambodia, Li Ailan said today. “The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing, adding unnecessary pressure to our planet’s already scarce…

New Zealand Reports 8,182 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 8,182 new community cases of COVID-19, and 13 more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said today. Among the new community infections, 2,534 were reported in the largest city, Auckland, the ministry said. In addition, 89 new cases of COVID-19…

Aussie hospitalisations rebound amid easing COVID-19 restrictions

CANBERRA, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The number of people who were hospitalised in Australia rebounded in 2020-21, amid easing COVID-19 restrictions, data revealed. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) today published hospitalisation data for the financial year 2020-21. It revealed that following a dip of 2.8 percent in…

India Records 2,745 New COVID-19 Cases, Six More Deaths

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,160,832 today, as 2,745 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data. Besides, six deaths from the pandemic were reported across the country since yesterday morning, taking the…

INTERPOL arrests three Nigerians for defrauding multinational oil companies in Asia, Middle East

The three were arrested by an INTERPOL-led operation ABUJA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three Nigerians allegedly involved in global scams have been arrested in Lagos and Edo states, during an INTERPOL-led operation targeting malware cyber fraud across South-East Asia and the Middle East.A statement by Head, Media and Publicity, the…

Tanzania starts exporting coal to European markets

Tanzania has abundant coal deposits DAR ES SALAAM, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania’s coal has penetrated the European market, thanks to a contract between Ruvuma Coal Limited and Hong Kong-based Kenexon Company.Through the one-year contract, the companies on Monday transported 60,000 tonnes of coal to the Netherlands.Coal is primarily used…

New Australian Government Sworn In

CANBERRA, Jun 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The new Australian government’s ministry has officially been sworn in. The 30-member of Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese’s frontbench, which includes a record-breaking 13 women, were sworn-in to their portfolios by Governor-General, David Hurley, at the Government House in Canberra. Of the 30, 23 will serve…

US warns of new UN sanctions bid if North Korea tests nukes

UNITED NATIONS, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States warned that it will try again to toughen UN sanctions if North Korea tests a nuclear weapon, after a bid last week was vetoed by China and Russia. Asked if the United States would make a new attempt at the Security Council…

Feature: Giant Panda’s Birthday Adds Festive Atmosphere To 48th Anniversary Of China-Malaysia Diplomatic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia yesterday, was made more meaningful with the first birthday of the third baby giant panda born in Malaysia. The cub, named Sheng Yi, is energetic and adventurous, being keen to explore…

Japan To Allow More Airports To Accept Entrants From Abroad

TOKYO, Jun 1 (NNN-NHK) – Japan plans to let more regional airports to accept entrants from abroad, Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, said yesterday, amid the country’s gradual relaxation of strict border measures, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will enable regional airports, such as Sendai (in north-eastern…
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