Celebrating 30 Years Of Independence: Uzbekistan Moves Forward Confidently Amid Challenges

By R.RavichandranKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Uzbekistan, which celebrates its 30th anniversary of independence on Sept 1, can look back proudly as the country has made historical efforts to build a new state and society despite the various political and economic challenges for the past three decades. The Central…

The Non-Aligned Movement At 60: Marching On To Stay Relevant

By R.RavichandranKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Today marks the 60th anniversary of the first Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia on Sept 1 1961 (Sep 1-6), in the shadow of the Cold War between two competing superpowers deeply divided by ideology at…

Tokyo Paralympics: National Athlete Ziyad’s Controversial Disqualification Mars Day Seven For Malaysia

By Amiril Muttaqien MeketarTOKYO, Sept 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The controversial disqualification of national athlete Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli in the men’s shot put F20 (intellectual impairment) category took the shine off Day Seven for the Malaysian camp at the Tokyo Paralympics here Tuesday. The joy Muhammad Ziyad felt when he thought…

China-Brunei Joint Venture Donates Laboratory Supplies To Help Brunei Fight COVID-19

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd, a petrochemical joint venture between Brunei and China, donated essential laboratory supplies to Brunei’s Department of Laboratory Services, at the Ministry of Health. Hengyi Industries is a joint venture between China’s Zhejiang Hengyi Group and Damai Holdings, a wholly-owned…

Over 15 Million Of Malaysia’s Adult Population Fully Vaccinated – JKJAV

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 15,032,301 individuals or 64.2 per cent of the country’s adult population have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday, according to the Special Committee on Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV). JKJAV, in a Twitter post today, said 19,741,754…

First Cabinet Meeting Focuses On Country’s Latest COVID-19 Situation – Msian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The new Cabinet’s first meeting chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today focused on the latest situation of COVID-19 in the country. Ismail Sabri in a posting on his Facebook page, also stressed on proactively reinforcing the health measures taken by all…

Schools Reopen In Delhi While Heavy Rains Play Havoc

NEW DELHI, Sept 1 (NNN-PTI) – Schools in the Indian capital reopened for students in 9th to 12th standards today, though heavy rains in the morning hours played a spoilsport, affecting students’ attendance. Attendance in the range of 15 to 20 percent was recorded in the schools. Incessant rains since…

New Zealand Reports 75 New Community Cases Of COVID-19 Delta Variant

WELLINGTON, Sept 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported 75 new community cases of Delta variant of COVID-19, including 74 in the largest city, Auckland, and one in the capital, Wellington today, bringing the total number of cases in the country’s community outbreak to 687. Auckland has 671 cases and Wellington…

Iran Says U.S. Presence Brought Destruction To Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sept 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said yesterday that, two decades of U.S. “occupation” has only brought “death and destruction to Afghanistan.” It is a historic opportunity now for Afghan leaders, to end the plight of their people, by ending violence and forming…

EU Ministers Vow To Cooperate With UN On Afghanistan Amid Fears Of Illegal Migration

BRUSSELS, Sept 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Senior officials from the European Union (EU), yesterday pledged coordination with the UN, on the stabilisation of the region, after Taliban takes over Afghanistan, urging Taliban to cut ties and practices with international terrorism, amid fears of illegal migration. Justice and home affairs ministers of…
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