Thailand To Resume Repatriating Stranded Thais Overseas After Student Dies From COVID-19 In Egypt

BANGKOK, July 30 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Wednesday said, he had ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to quickly organise flights to pick up Thais stranded overseas, after a student died of COVID-19 in Egypt. “Repatriation flights would be provided on an ongoing basis and would…

Sembcorp Commissions Three Wind Projects With 800 MW Capacity In India

NEW DELHI, July 30 (NNN-UNI) – Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), owned by Singapore-based energy and infrastructure group, Sembcorp Industries, on Wednesday, announced the completion of its latest 800 MW wind power projects in India. “Sembcorp becomes the first independent power producer to fully commission its projects, awarded in the…

Maldives Trade Law Amendment To Generate 38.9 Million USD

MALE, July 30 (NNN-PSM) – The Recent amendments to a key trade law in the Maldives are likely to generate an additional 38.9 million U.S. dollars to the state, local media, citing the Maldives Customs Service (MCS), reported. MCS Senior Superintendent, Ahmed Niyaz, was quoted as saying that, amendments to…

At Least 11 Injured In Japan’s Fukushima Explosion, Gas Leak Suspected

TOKYO, July 30 (NNN-NHK) – At least 11 people were injured in an explosion, this morning, in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture, local firefighters said. According to the firefighters, the explosion, which occurred at around 9.00 a.m. local time, is believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Given the location…

India Surpasses 1.5 Million COVID-19 Cases

By Pankaj Yadav NEW DELHI, July 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – India’s COVID-19 tally crossed the 1.5 million-mark yesterday, reaching 1,531,669, announced the federal health ministry. The ministry said, 768 new deaths, besides fresh 48,513 positive cases, were reported during the past 24 hours across the country, taking the number of deaths…

Covid-19: Papua New Guinea outbreak spreads beyond capital

PORT MORESBY, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Papua New Guinea ramped up coronavirus testing and rushed to build field hospitals on Wednesday after an outbreak was found to have spread beyond its locked-down capital. More than 70 people have been isolated and contact tracing was underway at four hotels in the…

Bangladesh COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 3,000-Mark

DHAKA, July 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – The death toll from COVID-19 in Bangladesh has reached 3,000, a health official announced here yesterday. Senior Health Ministry official, Nasima Sultana, said in a briefing that, 2,960 new cases and 35 more deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll…

Qatar Reports 283 New COVID-19 Cases, 109,880 In Total

DOHA, July 29 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar’s Health Ministry, yesterday announced 283 new infections of COVID-19, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the Gulf state to 109,880. “Some 275 people recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 106,603, while two others died, raising the fatalities to 167.” A…

Covid-19: Several countries tighten curbs over fears of a second wave

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a dramatically scaled down hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to holy sites such as the Kaaba at the grand Mosque in Mecca PARIS, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain and Germany were among the countries tightening restrictions in a bid to cool coronavirus hotspots that have…

US welcomes Afghan ceasefire, urges quick start to talks

KABUL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States welcomed a new ceasefire between Afghanistan’s government and Taliban insurgents, and voiced hope that they can quickly open talks. “I welcome the announcements of an Eid ceasefire. Afghans deserve to celebrate the holiday in peace,” said Ross Wilson, the top US diplomat…
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