Australian Government’s Energy Plan “Crazy”: Former PM

CANBERRA, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, described the government’s plan for a gas-led economic recovery from COVID-19 as “crazy.” Turnbull, who led the governing coalition from 2015 to 2018, said recently that, gas was an expensive fuel that should not be invested in. “This is…

Iran’s President Says U.S. Wages “Economic War” Against Iran

TEHRAN, Sept 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said yesterday that, the United States has waged an economic war against Iran. “We’re in an economic war,” through U.S. sanctions on Iranian financial, economic and business institutions, Rouhani was quoted as saying. Iran is grappling with “the harshest sanctions in…

Thailand Verifies Reports on Suspicious Bank Transfer

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Sept 23 (Bernama) — Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is studying media reports that four Thai banks were involved in suspicious financial transactions about two decades ago. Acting Amlo secretary-general Pol Maj Gen Preecha Charoensahayanont said Amlo, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and financial…

Malaysia’s Central Bank’s International Reserves at US$104.8 Bln as at Sept 15, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM or Malaysia’s Central Bank) international reserves amounted to US$104.8 billion as at Sept 15, 2020. In a statement today, BNM said the reserves position is sufficient to finance 8.7 months of retained imports and is 1.1 times the total short-term…

Afghan Army Defuses 4,776 Improvised Bombs, Landmines In Six Months

KABUL, Sept 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Afghan National Army (ANA), during the past six months, discovered and defused 4,776 improvised bombs and landmines planted by militants, the Defence Ministry said. “The enemies have generally hidden IEDs and roadside bombs along main roads, highways and heavily populated areas, to target security…

COVID-19 Cases Rise To 5,646,010 In India, Death Toll Surpasses 90,000

NEW DELHI, Sept 23 (NNN-PTI) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rose to 5,646,010 this morning, the health ministry said. During the past 24 hours, 83,347 new cases were reported from across the country. Besides, 1,085 deaths were also recorded, bringing the toll to 90,020. According to…

Thai PM Orders Law Enforcers To Extradite Red Bull Scion Home To Face Trial

BANGKOK, Sept 23 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, said, he already instructed the authorities, to seek help from Interpol to nab Red Bull scion, Vorayuth Yoovidhya, and have him extradited to Thailand, to stand trial in the high-profile hit-and-run case that took place eight years ago. “Please rest…

Kuwait’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 100,000

KUWAIT, Sept 23 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait reported 719 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, raising the tally of infections to 100,683 and the death toll to 588, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Currently, 8,483 patients are receiving treatment, including 99 in ICU, according to the statement. The…

Sri Lanka Calls On UN To Emphasize On Non-Interference In Domestic Affairs Of Other States

COLOMBO, Sept 23 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, called upon the United Nations to place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of other states, in his address to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations. In a recorded statement at the high-level meeting, to commemorate the…

New Zealand Reports No New Cases Of COVID-19 As Country Relaxes Restrictions

WELLINGTON, Sept 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, as the country embraced the first day of relaxed restrictions, or Alert Level 1, except Auckland, the largest city. Auckland will ease restrictions on gatherings at midnight tonight, moving down from COVID-19 Alert Level 2.5…
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