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…

India Regulates Sugar Exports To Control Prices, Ensure Availability

NEW DELHI, May 25 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal government, today announced regulation on exports of sugar, in a bid to maintain domestic availability and ensure price stability of sugar in the country. According to an official statement, the federal government decided to cap the export of sugar at 10 million…

Tibetan exile leader seeks support on US visit

Tibetan exile leader, Penpa Tsering WASHINGTON, May 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tibetan exile leader Penpa Tsering, during a recent visit to the US, met with congressional leaders, state department officials, civil society groups, and local Tibetan Americans and Chinese Americans to build on strong bipartisan support for Tibet.Penpa, who is the…

Cambodia Bans Selling, Drinking Alcohol During Upcoming Commune Elections

PHNOM PENH, May 25 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism, yesterday issued a directive, to ban selling and drinking all types of alcohol for two days – a day before and on the commune election day. The move is to help ensure that the commune election, on June 5, is…
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