China Remains Oman’s Largest Oil Importer In Nov

MUSCAT, Oman, Dec 12 (NNN-ONA) – An official Omani report said, on Wednesday that, China remained Oman’s largest oil importer in Nov, as 92.99 percent of Oman’s oil exports were taken by China. China’s crude imports from Oman grew by 1.03 percent in Nov, month on month, according to the…

US warns N.Korea of consequences for ‘Christmas gift’

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Wednesday warned North Korea of consequences if it makes good on threats of a spectacular weapons test in the New Year, while offering flexibility if it stays in talks. Frustrated by the lack of sanctions relief after three summits with…

Update: Death Toll Rises To Eight In Volcanic Eruption In New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two more people (Australian brothers) died in hospital overnight, following the volcanic eruption on White Island, bringing the death toll to eight, local police said, today. “One was treated at Middlemore Hospital and one at Waikato Hospital. Police remain focused on supporting families at this…

India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill (CAB) In Upper House Of Parliament

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (NNN-PTI) – The upper house of Indian parliament, or Rajya Sabha, passed the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), Wednesday evening, officials said. The bill will grant citizenship to illegal immigrants belonging to six religions – Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Parsi and Christianity – from neighbouring Bangladesh,…

Suu Kyi Set To Speak In Myanmar’s Defence In Genocide Case

THE HAGUE, Dec 11 (NNN-MNA) – Aung San Suu Kyi is set to speak out in Myanmar’s defence, at the United Nation’s (UN) top court on Wednesday (today), a day after the former democracy icon was urged to “stop the genocide” against Rohingya Muslims. Once hailed internationally for her defiance…

US hopes North Korea abides by commitments: Sec of State Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced hope that North Korea would not carry out a nuclear or long-range missile test while Pyongyang demands US concessions by year-end. Pompeo said that the United States was working to “try to…

Indian Government To Develop Data Bank Of Farmers Across The Country

NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government said, it will soon develop a comprehensive data bank of farmers across the country. According to the federal ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare, the database would be helpful in better planning and smooth implementation of schemes related to agriculture. “The…

Iran Has No Shortage Of Medicine Despite U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran, Dec 11 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Minister of Health, Saeed Namaki, said that, Iran faces no serious shortage of pharmaceuticals, despite U.S. sanctions. Namaki said, “Iran has not faced any severe shortage of medicines, although the enemies have waged an economic war against the country.” The medicine shortage, at…

16th China Trade Fair Opens In Amman

AMMAN, Dec 11 (NNN-PETRA) – The 16th China Trade Fair, kicked off in Amman on Tuesday, displaying various Chinese products, in the machinery and home-life sectors. Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Tariq Hammouri, inaugurated the expo, in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Jordan, Pan Weifang. The minister…

Afghanistan’s Karzai Says US Cash Fuelled Corruption

KABUL, Dec 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghanistan’s former president, argued Tuesday that, Washington helped fuel corruption in his nation, by spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the past two decades, without accountability. In an interview with The Associated Press, Hamid Karzai responded to findings from a trove of newly published…
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