Vietnam police seize more than 320,000 used condoms

The condoms were washed, reshaped and repackaged before being resold HANOI, Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vietnamese police have seized more than 320,000 used condoms that were to be illegally resold to unsuspecting customers, local media report.Footage showed dozens of bags that together weighed 360kg in a warehouse that was recently…

Covid-19: Flag memorial marks 200,000 US deaths

The coronavirus death toll passed 200,000 in the US this week WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A sea of American flags can be seen on the lawn of the National Mall in Washington DC, each one representing some of those who have died with Covid-19 in the country during the…

Malaysia’s Political Turmoil: Many Foreign Leaders Voice Concern – FM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has revealed that many foreign leaders are voicing their concern over the political situation in the country, especially in the context of curbing the spread of COVID-19. He said the current political turmoil in Malaysia did not help project the country’s real…

Thailand Takes Legal Action Against Facebook, Twitter

BANGKOK, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry on Thursday filed complaints with cybercrime police against Facebook and Twitter for ignoring requests to take down content deemed illegal and materials critical of the monarchy. Minister of Digital Economy and Society Puttipong Punnakanta said the ministry had sent a warning to the two…

US: NASA chief warns Congress about Chinese space station

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NASA chief Jim Bridenstine told lawmakers it was crucial for the US to maintain a presence in Earth’s orbit after the International Space Station is decommissioned so that China does not gain a strategic advantage. The first parts of the ISS were launched in 1998…

Covid-19: North Korea shot dead South Korean fisheries official in its waters – Seoul

SEOUL, Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korean forces shot dead a SouthKorean fisheries official who disappeared off a patrol vessel and ended up in Pyongyang’s waters, Seoul’s defence ministry said, calling it an“outrageous act”. The 47-year-old man had been on board a vessel near the western borderisland of Yeonpyeong, the…

13 insurgents killed in Afghan eastern Logar province

KABUL, Sept 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — A total of 13 insurgents have been confirmed dead as government forces launched cleanup operation in Kharwar district of the eastern Logar province on Wednesday, Shahpor Ahmadzai the Provincial Police spokesman said. The restive district, according to the official, was under Taliban attacks for the…

Australian rescuers forced to euthanise some beached whales as toll rises

MACQUARIE HARBOUR (Australia), Sept 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australian rescuers were forced to begin euthanising some surviving whales from a mass stranding that has already killed 380 members of the giant pod. While 88 pilot whales have been saved since the pod was discovered beached on Tasmania’s rugged western seaboard four…

Bangladesh urges Myanmar to interact with Rohingyas for durable solution

DHAKA, Sept 25 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said it is time for Myanmar to interact with their displaced Rohingya people here in confidence building measures for a meaningful and durable solution. “We have requested Myanmar officials to come and talk to their displaced Rohingyas for…

Singapore Let More People Back To Workplace In Easing COVID-19 Control Measures

SINGAPORE, Sept 24 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore announced several restriction-ease measures, as it reported low numbers of COVID-19 cases recently, including allowing more people back to workplace. More employees will be allowed to return to the workplace, although safe management measures must be in place and employers are encouraged to implement…
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