Pakistan’s Exports Jump 25 Percent In First Four Months Of Fiscal Year

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan’s exports increased by 25 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2021-2022, compared with the same period of the last fiscal year, said a government official yesterday. The country’s exports during July-Oct of 2021, were recorded at 9.468 billion U.S.…

Myanmar Further Extends Entry Restrictions Until End Of Nov

YANGON, Nov 2 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, yesterday further extended entry restrictions for travellers until Nov 30. The suspension will be applied to the entry of all travellers, the issuance of all types of visas and visa exemptions services, until the end of this month. According to a…

Thailand Reopens To Vaccinated Visitors To Boost Pandemic-Hit Economy

BANGKOK, Nov 2 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand yesterday reopened to vaccinated visitors from more than 60 countries and regions, amid efforts to revive its pandemic-battered economy. From yesterday, fully-vaccinated travellers flying from 63 countries and regions, including China, the United States, Britain, Australia and Japan, are allowed to enter the country…

French Pres Macron says Australian PM lied to him over subs spat; Morrison says not true

  ROME, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Australia’s prime minister outright lied to him over a cancelled submarine deal, deepening an already fraught diplomatic crisis.    “I don’t think. I know,” Macron said when asked by Australian media if Scott Morrison was untruthful in their private dealings.   …

Last seven years on track to be hottest on record: UN

   GLASGOW, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest on record, the World Meteorological Organization said, warning that the planet was heading into “uncharted territory”.   The preliminary WMO state of the climate report, launched as the UN COP26…

6.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Western Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Nov 2 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, jolted Indonesia’s western North Sumatra province early today, but it was not potential for a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency said. The quake rocked at 00:04 a.m. early this morning, Jakarta Time (1704 GMT Monday), with the…

Iran Urges U.S. To Take “Practical” Measures For Holding Talks

TEHRAN, Nov 2 (NNN-IRNA) – For any form of talks with the U.S., Washington should first take “practical” steps, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said yesterday. Iran hasn’t had any direct or indirect talks with the United States since the latter’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal, also known…

Japan’s Ruling LDP-Komeito Coalition Retains Majority Of Lower House Seats

TOKYO, Nov 1 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s ruling coalition of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, retained a comfortable majority of the lower house seats, following yesterday’s general election, according to final results early this morning. Led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the LDP secured 261 seats, taking a majority of…

Taliban Supreme Leader Makes Debut In Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Nov 1 (NNN-BIA) – The Taliban’s elusive leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, made his debut in the group’s birthplace, Kandahar on Saturday and visited a religious school there, head of the school, Mawlawi Sayed Ahmad Sayed, said yesterday. “The supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada Sahib, visited Al-Hakimia Madrasa at 10:30 a.m.…

“Dune” Tops North American Box Office For Second Straight Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ science fiction film “Dune,” took the top spot once again at the North American box office, with an estimated 15.53 million U.S. dollars in its second weekend, according to studio figures collected by measurement firm Comscore. The film…
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