Qatar, Pakistan Discuss Ways To Bolster Military Ties

DOHA, Nov 13 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar and Pakistan, on Tuesday, discussed ways to boost bilateral military relations. The two sides discussed the issue at a meeting, held by Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, with visiting Pakistani Chief of the Naval Staff, Zafar Mahmood…

Experts hail China-Brazil satellite program as model for BRICS sci-tech endeavors

Construction of the China-Brazil CBERS 4A satellite that monitors Amazon deforestation at the Brazilian Institute for Space Research BRASILIA, Nov 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — A satellite program co-developed by China and Brazil is hailed by experts as a role model for BRICS cooperation, as strengthening ties in science, technology and innovation…

New Zealand Foreign Minister To Visit United States

WELLINGTON, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, will travel to Washington DC on Wednesday (today), for anti-terrorism and trade talks. Peters will attend a ministerial meeting, focused on defeating the Deash, and will also continue pursuing New Zealand’s trade opportunities, said a government statement today. Peters…

Australian Prime Minister Urges Calm Over Cause Of Catastrophic Bushfires

CANBERRA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, called for an end to a debate over the links between climate change and catastrophic bushfires engulfing the nation’s east coast. Morrison told reporters that, the debate which has raged across the political divide has been “unhelpful.” “Look, I would…

China Medical Team Perform 100 Free Cataract Surgeries In Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov 13 (NNN-SL NEWS) – A medical team from China performed 100 cataract surgeries, free of charge, in Sri Lanka, in order to strengthen medical cooperation between the two countries. The Sri Lankan patients received the free cataract surgeries as part of a partnership between Lanka Hospitals, China Huaxia…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro to walk diplomatic tightrope at BRICS

BRASILIA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro will walk a diplomatic tightrope Wednesday when he hosts his Chinese counterpart, as he seeks to boost ties with Beijing and avoid upsetting key ally Donald Trump. Just weeks after his first official visit to China, Bolsonaro will hold talks with…

At Least Six Soldiers Killed, 20 Wounded In A Clash In Central Philippines

MANILA, Nov 12 (NNN-PNA) – At least six soldiers were killed, and 20 others wounded, in a clash between Philippine security forces and rebels, in Eastern Samar province, in the central Philippines, police said today Tuesday. The police said, a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was also killed, in the…

Afghan Forces Kill 13 Insurgents In Northern Province

PUL-E-KHUMRI, Afghanistan, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Units of Afghan Special Force, killed 13 armed militants, during overnight operations against Taliban outfit in Dand-e-Ghori area, outside Pul-e-Khumri, the capital of the northern Baghlan province, Abdul Ghafar Nuristani, spokesman for the Special Force, said today, Tuesday. Three more militants sustained injuries, and…

Philippines Is World’s Biggest Rice Importer For 2019

MANILA, Nov 12 (NNN-PNA) – Philippines is on its way to become the world’s biggest importer of rice this year following the government’s decision to allow the unimpeded importation of the staple as a way to bring down prices, international data showed. A report by the United States’ Department of…

Myanmar Sued For Genocide

BANJUL, The Gambia, Nov 12 (NNN-ANN) – On behalf of OIC, the Gambia files the case with International Court of Justice, seeking orders to stop atrocities on Rohingyas, immediately. The Gambia filed a case with the top court, accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority, more than…
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