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…

COVID-19 Cases Rise To 5,732,518 In India, Death Toll Reaches 91,149

NEW DELHI, Sept 24 (NNN-PTI) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India, this morning rose to 5,732,518, India’s federal health ministry said. During the past 24 hours, 86,508 new cases were reported from across the country. Besides this 1,129 deaths were also recorded. “The total number of confirmed…

At Least 51.6 Million People Doubly Hit By Climate-Related Disasters, COVID-19: IFRC Analysis

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 51.6 million people worldwide have been affected by floods, droughts or storms and COVID-19, the news analysis, published by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, showed. “COVID-19 is directly…

India’s Mumbai Shuts Offices After Rain Lashes, Disrupts City

MUMBAI, Sept 24 (NNN-PTI) – India’s financial capital, Mumbai, was lashed with heavy rains yesterday morning, forcing government and private offices to shut down. During the past 24 hours, till 8.00 a.m. on Wednesday, Mumbai’s two weather observatories at Santacruz and Colaba recorded 286.4 mm and 148 mm rainfall, respectively.…

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…
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