India eyes world’s largest lithium deposits in Bolivia

LA PAZ, March 30 (NNN-EFE) — India on Friday expressed its interest in investing in the lithium industry of Bolivia, home to a vast number of untapped mines of the mineral that is used to produce rechargeable batteries for portable electronics and electric vehicles. Indian President Ram nath Kovind, who…

Myanmar’s Sea Trade Reaches Over 11 Billion USD From Oct To Mid-March

YANGON, Myanmar, March 30 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s trade with foreign countries through sea route, reached over 11.05 billion U.S. dollars, as of March 15, in the current fiscal year 2018-2019, starting in Oct last year, according to Myanmar’s Commerce Ministry, Saturday. During this period, Myanmar’s maritime export hit over 4.2…

US urges China to rethink support for Venezuela’s Maduro

WASHINGTON, March 30 (NNN-EFE) — The United States is trying to persuade China that its economic interests in Venezuela will be at risk as long as President Nicolas Maduro remains in power, the US special envoy for the oil-rich South American nation told EFE here Friday. “We have had discussions…

Mongolia Prepares For Russian President’s Visit

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia, March 30 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – Mongolia is preparing for an official visit by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, the Mongolian parliament’s press office said TODAY, Saturday. Mongolian parliament speaker, Gombojav Zandanshatar, made the remarks when meeting with Russian Ambassador to Mongolia, Iskander Azizov, on Friday. “I am happy…

2019 China-New Zealand Year Of Tourism Kicks Off

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, March 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism was launched here today, Saturday, with an aim to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the two countries. An official ceremony was held at Wellington’s Te Papa Tongawera, Museum of New Zealand, and attended by high-level…

Insider Attack Kills Nine Policemen In S. Afghanistan

QALAT, Afghanistan, March 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Insider attack, in a police checkpoint, in Shahr-e-Safa district of Afghanistan’s southern Zabul province, left nine police personnel dead today, Saturday, an official said, on condition of anonymity. A member of the provincial council, Ata Jan Haqbayan, confirmed the deadly attack, saying, the attack…

Singapore To Legislate To Crack Down On Online Fake News: PM

SINGAPORE, March 30 (NNN-CNA) – A new bill will be proposed to Singapore’s parliament on Monday, to require online news sites to publish corrections or warnings on fake news, or remove such articles in extreme cases, Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, said, here. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and…

US, China report progress in Beijing trade talks

PALM BEACH/BEIJING, March 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — U.S. President Donald Trump said that trade talks with China were going very well, but cautioned that he would not accept anything less than a “great deal” after top U.S. and Chinese trade officials wrapped up two days of negotiations in Beijing. The trade…

Saudi Arabia, China Pledge To Strengthen Economic, Military Cooperation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 30 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, pledged to strengthen economic and military cooperation with China, to promote peace and stability in the region. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Chinese State Councillor and Minister of National Defence, Wei Fenghe,…

Iran Police Issues “Serious” Travel Alert Over Floods

TEHRAN, Iran, March 30 (NNN-ARNA) – Iran’s traffic police, on Friday, issued a “serious” alert, asking people to avoid taking trips in the coming days, Tasnim news agency reported. Rain and snow will wrap up the country for three days from today, March 30, Police Commander, Nader Rahmani was quoted…
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