Malaysian Ringgit Extends Gains vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit has extended its winning streak for the fourth consecutive day Thursday, spurred by better risk appetite for risky assets and emerging currencies, underpinned by the positive market sentiment, dealers said. At 9 am, the local note stood at 4.1950/2000 versus the…

US to ensure Americans, partners can leave Afghanistan beyond Aug 31: Blinken

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would work to ensure Americans and Afghan partners could leave Afghanistan beyond Aug 31, the planned deadline for the ongoing evacuation led by the US military. President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday that his…

42.4 Per Cent Of Malaysia’s Population Fully Vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Some 42.4 per cent of Malaysia’s population or 13,842,928 individuals have completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Wednesday, according to the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). An infographic shared on the committee’s official Twitter showed as of Wednesday,…

Afghanistan: Evacuations Continue As Deadline Draws Near

KABUL, Aug 26 (NNN-ANA) – Afghan media reports said, at least 20 people had died in shootings and stampedes, at the Kabul airport since Aug 15. Reports said, the victims were caused by the chaos at the airport, as many Afghans and foreigners tried to leave. The United States has…

Covid-19: Global cases plateau after nearly two months of increase, WHO reports

The number of new global cases now appears to be stable GENEVA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of new COVID-19 cases reported globally “seems to be plateauing” after increasing for nearly two months, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.WHO reported more than 4.5 million new cases and 68,000 new deaths worldwide…

Aussie Gov’t Approves Plans For Rocket Launch In SA Despite Local Concerns

CANBERRA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian government has granted approval for rockets to be launched from South Australia (SA) in 2021, despite local opposition. Christian Porter, the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, earlier this week, announced regulatory approval for a commercial rocket launch, which will take place later…

Uganda welcomes first group of Afghan refugees

KAMPALA, Aug 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early Wednesday in Uganda where they will be given temporary refuge, government officials said. The foreign ministry said a charter flight carrying 51 Afghans — including men, women and children —…

US reiterates pursuing accountability for atrocities against Rohingya

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (NNN-BSS) — The United States (US) reiterated to pursuing and demanding accountability for those responsible for the atrocities and other human rights abuses against Rohingyas.    “We recognize the need to address the root causes of this violence and hold perpetrators accountable to help prevent such atrocities…

S.Korea Raises Interest Rate By 25 Basis Points To 0.75 Percent

SEOUL, Aug 26 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s central bank, today, raised its policy rate by 25 basis points, marking the first rate hike in 15 months, amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor, Lee Ju-yeol, and other monetary policy board members, decided to lift the benchmark seven-day…

Experts Panel Recommends Reopening Of Schools In Indian Capital As COVID-19 Cases Fall

NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (NNN-PTI) – An experts’ panel recommended the reopening of schools in Delhi, in a phased manner, as the number of COVID-19 cases has fallen, over the past several weeks. The Indian capital recorded 39 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths on Tuesday. Schools in the city…
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