US shooting/violence: World voices horror as latest school massacre dents US image

WASHINGTON, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world voiced revulsion at the massacre of Texas schoolchildren, which for some raised new questions on whether the United States can effectively promote itself as a global model. President Joe Biden, who has made championing democracy a key priority, appeared conscious of the damage to…

Aung San Suu Kyi’s family file complaint at UN against her detention in Myanmar

GENEVA, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Relatives of Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday filed a complaint before a UN watchdog against her detention following a military coup last year, their lawyers said. Since a coup ousted her government in February 2021, plunging Myanmar into upheaval, the 76-year-old Nobel…

Agricultural Expo Displays Major Products From Southern Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, May 26 (NNN-VNA) – An agricultural expo is being held in southern Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), displaying major agricultural products from the country’s southern area. The expo hosts 160 booths, showcasing products, including orchids, bonsai, mushrooms and fertilisers from HCMC and other localities in…

United Nations to vote on US push for more North Korea sanctions

UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations Security Council will vote on Thursday (May 26) on a US push to strengthen sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, a move that China, which has veto power, said would not solve any problems. The vote comes a day…

Vietnam’s Inflation May Surpass Four Percent This Year: Banks

HANOI, May 26 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam is expected to make a stronger economic recovery in 2022, with GDP growth at 5.5 to six percent, but inflation may stand at 3.8 to 4.2 percent, said a report released yesterday. The country will enjoy higher GDP growth and keep inflation under four…

Singapore Reports 4,167 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, May 26 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 4,167 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,282,280. Of the new cases, 438 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 3,729 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.…

Karot Hydropower Project To Generate Eco-Friendly, Cheap Electricity: Pakistani PM

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, said yesterday that, the Karot Hydropower Project, a major pilot project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will generate environment-friendly and cheap electricity, promoting green development in Pakistan. “Hydroelectricity is much more cost-effective … it is also a clean source…

6.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Western Indonesia

JAKARTA, May 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island last night, the Indonesian meteorological, climatological and geophysical agency (BMKG) said, with no casualties or damage reported. The quake occurred at 22:05 Jakarta time (1505 GMT), with the epicentre at 819 km south-west…

At Least 14 Killed After Explosions Rock Two Afghan Cities

KABUL, May 26 (NNN-ANA) – At least 14 people were killed and 32 others wounded, in four explosions that rocked Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, and northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, yesterday. In Kabul, at least five worshippers were killed and 17 others wounded, after a blast ripped through a mosque, during evening…

High Time For Malaysia To Invest, Increase Trade Ties With Africa – Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia which has long ties with African countries has been urged to focus on Africa for more trade, investment, tourism and educational ties as the world’s second-largest continent offers numerous opportunities and vast potential for natural resources to be explored for mutual benefits. In…
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