Outbreak In Aussie State Derails Domestic Travel Hopes

SYDNEY, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A spike in new COVID-19 cases in the Australian State of Victoria, cast doubt over hopes for a resurgence in domestic travel, which would greatly help struggling tourism operators. More than 70 new cases recorded in Victoria since last week, left authorities in other states…

Uzbekistan’s President To Take Part In Victory Day Parade In Russia

TASHKENT, June 23 (NNN-TASS) – Uzbekistan’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Russia, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, on June 23 and 24 (today and tomorrow), Uzbek president’s press service said Monday. Mirziyoyev will hold talks with his Russian counterpart, and will also take part…

Taneti Maamau Re-Elected As Kiribati’s President

SYDNEY, June 23 (NNN-PACIFIC NEWS) – Incumbent Taneti Maamau, has won the presidential election in Kiribati, Chief Justice, Sir John Muria announced today, according to state media, Radio Kiribati. “I hereby declare that the successful candidate and, therefore, the president-elect of Kiribati is Taneti Maamau,” Muria said. “Congratulations Taneti Maamau…

New Zealanders See Ties With Asia Of More Importance: Survey

WELLINGTON, June 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More and more New Zealanders feel it is important to strengthen ties with Asia, according to a latest annual survey, launched by the Asia-New Zealand Foundation. The Asia New-Zealand Foundation’s annual report into how Kiwis perceive Asia, finds that 79 percent of respondents think it’s…

Pakistan Receives First Afghan Export Since COVID-19 Pandemic

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan received the first export from Afghanistan on Monday, via three major border points, after nearly three months, since bilateral border closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Atif Mashal, confirmed that, trucks carrying fresh fruit and vegetables entered Pakistan via the…

China To Help Poor Migrant Workers Secure Jobs

BEIJING, June 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – China will ramp up efforts, to help impoverished migrant workers find or secure jobs. The move aims to ensure that migrant labour force remains stable or improves this year, according to a circular, jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the…

Disapproval Rate For Abe’s Cabinet Rises To Highest Since 2012

TOKYO, June 23 (NNN-NHK) – The disapproval rating for Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet, rose to its highest point, since the launch of his second administration in Dec, 2012, a nationwide poll showed. According to the survey, conducted between Friday and Sunday of people aged 18 or older, the…

DPRK Reinstalling Loudspeakers Near Border With S. Korea

SEOUL, June 23 (NNN-YONHAP) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been reinstalling loudspeakers in areas near the border with South Korea, multiple local media reported, Monday. An unnamed South Korean military source was quoted as saying that the DPRK has been setting up loudspeakers along the inter-Korean…

COVID-19 : 218 New Cases In Singapore, Only One In Community

By MASSITA AHMAD SINGAPORE, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore confirmed 218 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the last 24 hours, bringing the island state’s infection tally to 42,313 cases. “Based on our investigations so far, there is one case in the community who is a work pass holder. There…

Flying Cars Set To Race In Australian Outback

CANBERRA, June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A start-up announced, it will hold flying car races in the South Australian outback before the end of 2020. Airspeeder, which is based in South Australia and London, developed flying cars that use drone technology to hover and manoeuvre. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Airspeeder co-founder,…
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