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…

Brunei’s Fertility Rate Falling, Life Expectancy Up: Study

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 29 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei’s total fertility rate will drop to 1.84 in 2050 and 1.67 in 2100, compared to 1.88 in 2017, a recent study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, said. According to local daily, the Borneo Bulletin, on Tuesday, the study said, Brunei’s…

Record 212 environmental activists murdered in 2019 – NGO

At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019 LONDON, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 212 environmental campaigners worldwide were murdered in 2019, making last year the deadliest on record for frontline activists battling  the destruction of Nature, watchdog group Global Witness reported Wednesday. Colombia and the Philippines…

Over 8,000 Foreigners Leave Nepal Since Mar Amid Nationwide Lock-down: Immigration Dept

KATHMANDU, July 29 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Over 15,000 people, including 8,004 foreigners, have left Nepal by air, since Nepal enforced a nationwide lock-down on Mar 24, Nepal’s Department of Immigration said. Although scheduled international flights have remained suspended since Mar 22, the Nepali government allowed chartered flights for humanitarian purpose and…

Taliban Announces Eid Ceasefire After Afghan Gov’t Releases Taliban Inmates

KABUL, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, said, the government will release 600 Taliban inmates, to pave the way for the long-delayed intra-Afghan peace talks. “To demonstrate the government’s commitment to peace, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan will soon complete the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners, as…

31 Nepali Police Infected With COVID-19 In Past Three Days

KATHMANDU, July 29 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Over 30 Nepali police personnel have been infected with the COVID-19, in the last three days, as the Himalayan country saw sudden spike in cases on Tuesday, in nearly one month, the Nepal police said. “In the last three days, 31 police personnel, employed at…

Japan’s COVID-19 Cases Hit Daily Records Outside Tokyo

TOKYO, July 29 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s number of new daily COVID-19 infections increased by 965 yesterday, bringing the nation’s cumulative total to 32,229, not including those connected to a cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama in Feb. Tokyo remains the epicentre of the outbreak, while concerns over a broader spread of…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, July 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: . MORE THAN 654,000 DEATHS: The pandemic has killed more than 654,477 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year, with more than 16.5 million people infected. The United States has the…

Mongolia To Evacuate More Nationals From COVID-19-Hit Countries

ULAN BATOR, July 29 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – Mongolia will send at least 14 chartered flights in Aug, to evacuate nationals stranded abroad due to COVID-19, the country’s foreign ministry said yesterday. “Our country is planning to send at least 14 special flights to COVID-19-hit countries, such as South Korea, the Unites…

Indian, Pakistani Troops Exchange Fire On Kashmir LoC

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, July 29 (NNN-UNI) – Troops of India and Pakistan, on Tuesday (yesterday), exchanged fire and targeted each other’s positions, on the Line of Control (LoC), dividing Kashmir, officials said. The two sides exchanged fire on LoC in Degwar and Qasba sectors, of frontier Poonch district, about 180…
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