Covid-19: Fake testing kits seized from 77 countries in international crackdown – Interpol

The fake kits were discovered in raids across dozens of countries PARIS, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Some 17,000 fake COVID-19 testing kits discovered during raids against illicit food and drink products across dozens of countries, have been siezed by the International Police (Interpol). 407 people linked to the seized $40…

Covid-19: Global infections pass 15 mn, as Latin America cases soar

PARIS, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of novel coronavirus infections around the world passed 15 million Wednesday, with Latin America and the Caribbean, one of the hardest-hit regions, notching more than four million cases. In the United States, home to over a quarter of global infections, President Donald Trump…

Brunei Further Eases COVID-19-Related Restrictions

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 23 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei rolled out a further easing of social distancing measures on Wednesday, allowing more premises and business activities to operate at full capacity. According to the country’s Ministry of Health, some previously prohibited activities are now permitted, starting from today, including arcades, as…

China Allocates 830 Million Yuan For Disaster Relief

BEIJING, July 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – China channelled 830 million yuan (119.05 million U.S. dollars) from its central budget, to restore water conservancy and agricultural production facilities in flood-hit areas, the Ministry of Finance said Wednesday. The funds were allocated to 12 provincial regions, including Jiangxi and Hubei, for post-disaster recovery…

Millions Of Bangladeshis Among Nearly 10 Million South Asians Swamped As Flood Crisis Deepens

DHAKA, July 23 (NNN-BSS) – A natural disaster has been deepening in South Asia, as new figures reveal that nearly 10 million people have been affected by monsoon floods, devastating large areas of India, Bangladesh and Nepal, said International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Wednesday. Jagan…

US orders China to close Houston consulate “to protect American IP”

China says US orders it to close its consulate in Houston WASHINGTON, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, by Friday (July 24) – a move described as “political provocation” by Beijing. The US State Department said the decision was taken…

Japan’s Daily COVID-19 Cases Hit New Record As Tokyoites Urged To Stay Home

TOKYO, July 23 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo Governor, Yuriko Koike, urged residents of the capital, to refrain from going out unnecessarily, during the upcoming four-day weekend, amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, and as the nationwide daily tally hit a new record. “We have to stop the spread of…

Zambia asks China for debt relief

Zambian President Edgar Lungu (L) and President Xi Jinping LUSAKA, July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zambian President Edgar Lungu has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for debt relief in a telephone call between the two leaders on Monday. President Lungu cited the country’s reduced revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic, according…

Cambodia Launches New Information Sharing System To Protect Vulnerable Citizens From Floods, Natural Disaster

PHNOM PENH, July 23 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), in cooperation with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), launched a new digital information platform, linking remote sensing technology with vulnerability data, to measure climate disaster risk and impacts in the kingdom. NCDM’s first vice president,…

Two Candidates Shortlisted For Top Post At Bank Of Thailand

BANGKOK, July 23 (NNN-TNA) – Two candidates have been shortlisted to become the next Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor, said the Thai central bank’s selection committee. “The board shortlisted two names as suitable people,” said Rangsan Srivorasart, chairman of the BoT selection committee, adding, he is unable to reveal the…
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