New Afghan Gov’t To Start Functioning Soon: Taliban Supreme Leader

KABUL, Sept 8 (NNN-ANA) – The Taliban Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, yesterday said, the newly formed Taliban caretaker government will start functioning soon. “As a caretaker and committed cabinet has been announced by authorities of the Islamic Emirate, to control and run affairs of the country, which will start functioning…

Merkel Opens IAA Mobility Show In Munich

MUNICH, Sept 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, yesterday, opened the International Motor Show Germany (IAA Mobility), in the German city of Munich. Merkel said, she was pleased that the car industry has consistently taken up the challenge of developing alternative drive systems. She said that, it is now…

U.S., Qatar Call On Taliban To Facilitate Evacuations From Afghanistan

DOHA, Sept 8 (NNN-QNA) – The United States and Qatar, yesterday urged the Afghan Taliban, to live up to its commitment to facilitate the evacuations from Afghanistan. The appeal came at a joint press conference, by U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, with Qatari Foreign…

Mullah Hassan Akhund Leads Afghanistan’s Caretaker Gov’t

KABUL, Sept 8 (NNN-ANA) – The Taliban said yesterday that, Mullah Hassan Akhund was appointed as the prime minister of Afghanistan’s caretaker government. Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid told a press conference that, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Abdul Salam Hanafi, were named as the acting deputy prime ministers, while Mullah…

Guinea Military Coup: All Malaysians Reported to Be Safe, Says Embassy

By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (NNN-Bernama) — All Malaysians in Guinea are reported to be safe following the political instability in the country after the military staged a coup, seizing power from president Alpha Condé, on Sunday. The Malaysian Embassy in Conakry, Guinea, said there are currently 12…

Indian PM Modi To Chair BRICS Summit On Sept 9

NEW DELHI, Sept 7 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will chair the 13th BRICS Summit to be held this Thursday, in a virtual format, the government announced. The summit will also be attended by leaders from Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa. The theme of the summit would…

Hyundai Motor Vows To Popularise Hydrogen Energy By 2040

SEOUL, Sept 7 (NNN-YONHAP) – Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea’s second-biggest conglomerate and the parent entity of Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, vowed today to popularise hydrogen energy in “everything,” such as, all types of mobility and other aspects including homes, buildings and power plants, by 2040. “Hyundai Motor Group’s…

Malaysia’s Official Stand on Taliban’s Takeover of Afghanistan Will Be Decided at Friday’s Cabinet Meeting – FM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s official stand on Taliban fighters’ takeover of Afghanistan will be decided at the weekly Cabinet meeting this Friday, said Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. Saifuddin said Malaysia is engaging with all relevant stakeholders including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and humanitarian groups in…

Australian PM Criticised Over Interstate Travel Exemption Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

CANBERRA, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has defended his decision to travel to Sydney, despite current COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns in major cities. It was revealed today that, Morrison flew from Canberra to Sydney on Friday, on a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) jet, to spend…

New Zealand To Put Record 16.8 Billion USD Into Transport

WELLINGTON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand’s government is investing a record 24.3 billion New Zealand dollars (around 16.8 billion U.S. dollars) in transport services and infrastructure, to get New Zealand moving, reduce emissions and support the economic recovery, Transport Minister, Michael Wood, said today. The 2021-24 National Land Transport…
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