EU backs Nigerian or South Korean for WTO job: diplomats
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU member states have thrown their weight behind two women candidates to lead the World…
Covid-19: Zambian miners ‘quarantined by Chinese employer freed’
Chinese managers are reported to have left the mine when a delegation of govt officials arrived LUSAKA, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Djibouti, nation of one million, is building the largest free trade zone in Africa
Djibouti launches Africa’s largest free-trade zone DJIBOUTI, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Djibouti is capitalizing on its strategic location on one…
Eight killed in attack targeting Afghan governor
JALALABAD (Afghanistan), Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A suicide attack targeting an Afghan provincial governor killed at least eight people,officials said,…
Europe’s pushback of migrants ‘shameful’: UN refugee chief
GENEVA, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN refugee chief lambastedcountries which close their doors to desperate migrants and Europe’s“shameful” refusal…
Covid-19: Mental health toll of pandemic ‘devastating’ – WHO
GENEVA, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Covid-19 pandemic is having a“devastating impact” on mental health services globally, the World HealthOrganization…
Thailand names new Finance Minister
BANGKOK, Oct 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has been appointed as Thailand’s new finance minister effective today. The appointment…
India’s Health Minister Says 250 Million People To Get First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot By July 2021
NEW DELHI, Oct 5 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal health minister, Harsh Vardhan, said that, the government plans to provide COVID-19…
5.6-Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Philippines
MANILA, Oct 5 (NNN-PNA) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit off Occidental Mindoro in the Philippines early today, the Philippine Institute…
Australia Announces 5.3-Billion-USD Infrastructure Funding For COVID-19 Recovery
CANBERRA, Oct 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian government will fast-track infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars, to stimulate economic growth…