U.S. Soldier Killed During Clashes In Afghanistan, Taliban Claims Responsibility

KABUL, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – One U.S. soldier of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission (RS) was killed, during clashes in Afghanistan early today (Monday), and the Taliban militants claimed responsibility. “A U.S. service member was killed in action today, in Afghanistan,” the coalition said, in a brief statement. The statement…

Xi Meets S. Korean President, Calling For Advancing Bilateral Ties

BEIJING, Dec 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, today (Monday), met with President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. China and South Korea should deepen and develop their strategic cooperative partnership, accommodate each other’s core interests and major concerns, and lift…

China congratulates new Cuban prime minister

BEIJING, Dec 23 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang congratulated his newly elected Cuban counterpart, Manuel Marrero, on Sunday and proposed to take advantage of the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations to strengthen them and give greater impetus to cooperation efforts. In his congratulatory message, the Chinese leader…

18 Indians Kidnapped By Pirates Near Nigerian Coast Released

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Eighteen Indians, who were kidnapped by pirates near the Nigerian coast, had been released, officials said today (Monday). “The Nigerian Navy and Shipping Company confirmed the release of 18 Indian nationals, taken hostage from MT Nave Constellation on Dec 3. Thank all stakeholders involved…

US Pres Trump says Phase One trade deal with China to be signed ‘very shortly’

WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump said the United States and China would “very shortly” sign their so-called Phase One trade pact. “We just achieved a breakthrough on the trade deal and we will be signing it very shortly,” Trump said at a Turning Point USA event in…

Iran’s Capital Extends Closure Of Schools Over Heavy Air Pollution

TEHRAN, Dec 23 (NNN-IRNA) – The governor of Tehran extended the closure of schools and kindergartens in Iran’s capital, Tehran, until Dec 28, citing alarming air pollution. Anoushiravan Mohseni Bandpay, governor general of Tehran Province, said that, the Air Pollution Exigency Committee has also imposed restrictions on the movement of…

Jordan, Japan Discuss Cooperation, Anti-Terror War

AMMAN, Jordan, Dec 23 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan and Japan, on Sunday, discussed ways to boost cooperation in economic and defence fields, and efforts in the war against terrorism. The talks in Amman, between Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, and his visiting Japanese counterpart, Keisuke Suzuki, also covered regional and international…

Iranian, Indian FM Discuss Means To Boost Ties

TEHRAN, Iran, Dec 23 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, on Sunday, discussed with his visiting Indian counterpart, the means to boost relations between the two countries, particularly in economic sector. “A pleasure to co-chair the 19th Joint Commission Meeting, with India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in…

Indian PM Refutes Discrimination In Citizenship Amendment Act

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, refuted allegations that his government is discriminatory, in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which has triggered massive protests nationwide. “Those who resort to spreading falsehoods, I want to tell them, in the last session of parliament, we passed a…

Ireland’s Exports To China Up By Nearly 77 Percent In First 10 Months

DUBLIN, Dec 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Ireland exported a total of 7.35 billion euros (about 8.13 billion U.S. dollars) worth of goods to China, in the first 10 months of this year, up by nearly 77 percent, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures released by…
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