Retail Stores In Japan Start Charging Shoppers For Plastic Bags

TOKYO, July 2 (NNN-NHK) – Starting July 1 (yesterday) Japanese businesses and retailers throughout the country began charging a small fee for plastic bags per law from the government. This is considered to be a step forward in helping reduce plastic waste from Japan, and to increase consumer awareness about…

US House moves to toughen sanctions over Hong Kong law

WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives agreed unanimously to seek tough sanctions on Chinese officials and Hong Kong police after Beijing imposed a security law that clamps down on the city. After a day in which Hong Kong authorities arrested hundreds of protesters, the House quickly…

UN Security Council adopts resolution on COVID-19

The United Nations headquarters in New York UNITED NATIONS, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on COVID-19, demanding a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations on its agenda. Resolution 2532, which won the unanimous support of the 15 members of…

New Zealand Health Minister Resigns Amid Criticism Of Dereliction Of Duty

WELLINGTON, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) – New Zealand Minister for Health, David Clark, announced today, he decided to resign as a minister and leave the cabinet. The surprise announcement came, amid months of public outcry on Clark’s dereliction of duty during and after the COVID-19 lock-down. Clark planned to attend a…

Singapore GE2020: Special Voting Hour For Singaporeans On Stay Home Notices And Unwell Voters

SINGAPORE, July 2 (NNN-CNA) – Singaporeans serving stay-home notices (SHN), will be able to leave their homes to vote at their assigned polling stations on Polling Day, but can do so only during a one-hour slot. In announcing the voting arrangements for the July 10 polls – which is happening amid the…

COVID-19 Cases In Tokyo Hit Highest Since State Of Emergency Lifted

TOKYO, July 2 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo metropolitan government yesterday confirmed 67 new COVID-19 infections, marking the sixth straight day new daily cases in the Japanese capital have topped 50, and the highest number since the state of emergency was lifted in late May. The number is an uptick from 54…

Turkey Vows To Maintain Peace, Security In Syria

ANKARA, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said, Turkey will do its best to maintain peace, security and stability in Syria, emphasising political unity and territorial integrity of the neighbouring country as a priority. “Maintaining political unity and territorial integrity of Syria, establishing peace on the ground…

Thousands Affected As Heavy Rains Lash Southwest China

KUNMING/CHONGQING, July 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – Thousands of people have been affected, as rainstorms continue to ravage southwest China. In Yunnan Province, heavy downpours since Monday night have led to three deaths and one missing, in the city of Zhaotong, as of 9.00 p.m. on Tuesday, local authorities said yesterday. The…

Turkey, Iran, Russia Hold Online Astana Summit Today

ANKARA, July 1 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey announced that, the leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran will hold an Astana summit today via teleconference, as part of their efforts to end the conflict in Syria. “The 6th Tripartite Summit Meeting in Astana format, will be held on July 1, 2020, via…

19 Killed In Explosion At Clinic In Iran’s Capital

TEHRAN, July 1 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 19 people were killed, in an explosion at a clinic, in the northern district of Iran’s capital Tehran, on Tuesday, said Jalal Maleki, spokesman for the Firefighting Organisation of Tehran. Maleki told the media that, 15 of the dead were women and four…
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