Britain warns China against dangerous military moves around Taiwan

Britain’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s defence minister called on China to find a peaceful way to settle its dispute with Taiwan, warning that Chinese incursions into the Taiwanese air defence zone were dangerous and could spark conflict. Western capitals and Taipei are on alert…

At United Nations, Afghan women appeal: Don’t let Taliban in

Left to right: Former Afghan diplomat Asila Wardak, former Afghan politician and peace negotiator Fawzia Koofi, Afghan journalist Anisa Shaheed and former Afghan politician, Naheed Fareed speak to reporters outside the U.N. Security Council UNITED NATIONS, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of Afghan women urged the United Nations to…

Uganda coffee in hot demand in Italy as exports climb to 30-year high

Uganda overtook Vietnam to become the second-largest supplier of coffee to Italy LONDON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demand for Ugandan coffee in Italy, where espresso lovers abound, has helped increase exports of the beans to the highest in at least 30 years.In August, Uganda overtook Vietnam to become the second-largest…

Thailand To Allow Vaccinated Visitors From 46 Low-Risk Places Without Quarantine

BANGKOK, Oct 22 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand announced late last night that, it will allow vaccinated visitors from 46 low-risk countries and regions to enter Thailand without quarantine from Nov. The list, which includes China, the United States, Britain and Malaysia, was released by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Beginning…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Lower North Island Of New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand’s GeoNet reported that, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit the King Country town of Taumarunui, in lower North Island, at 10:58 a.m. local time, this morning. It hit at a depth of 210 km. More than 25,000 people across the country reported feeling the quake.…

Covid-19: 80,000-180,000 health workers may have died from Covid by May 2021 – WHO

   GENEVA, Oct 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization said that 80,000 to 180,000 health care workers may have been killed by Covid-19 up to May this year, insisting they must be prioritised for vaccination.   A WHO paper estimated that out of the world’s 135 million health staff,…

Pakistani FM Arrives In Afghanistan

KABUL, Oct 22 (NNN-ANA) – Pakistani Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, arrived in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul yesterday, local television channel TOLONews reported, in its news bulletin. Heading a ranking delegation, Qureshi, during his stay in Kabul, would hold talks with Afghanistan leaders, the media outlet added. This is Qureshi’s first…

EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan amid rising Chinese pressure

European Commission’s executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager STRASBOURG, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union must deepen ties with Taiwan and start work on an investment deal with the island, EU lawmakers said in a resolution adopted on Thursday, a move likely to anger Beijing as a similar EU-China deal…

US bans Malaysian firm’s gloves over forced labour

 WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glove maker over alleged labour abuses, the latest firm from the country to face such a ban.    The relatively affluent Southeast Asian nation is home to millions of migrant workers employed in manufacturing and…

Iran Urges UN Action Against Israeli Threats To Nuke Programme

TEHRAN, Oct 21 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, called for an action by the UN Security Council (UNSC), to tackle rising Israeli threats to Tehran’s nuclear programme. In a letter to the UNSC on Tuesday, Takht Ravanchi said, over the past months, the number…
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