UN experts urge US to respect international law over Greenland

GENEVA, Jan 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — United Nations (UN) experts on Wednesday warned that any unilateral attempt to alter Greenland’s status as an autonomous territory of Denmark would not only violate international law, but could also undermine stability in the Arctic region and beyond. In a joint statement, seven UN experts,…

Vietnam’s National Party Congress To Kick Off Next Week

HANOI, Jan 15 (NNN-VNA) – The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), is scheduled to take place from Jan 19 to Jan 25, in the capital, Hanoi, with the participation of over 1,500 delegates, local media reported, yesterday. The press centre for the congress was officially…

US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration ⁠crackdown. The pause, which will impact applicants from Latin American countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay, Balkan countries…

Senior Iranian Officials Discuss Unrest Developments, Condemn Foreign Interference

TEHRAN, Jan 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Senior Iranian officials held talks with their foreign counterparts, on the latest developments in the country, and condemned foreign interference, in wake of the recent unrest. In separate phone calls on Tuesday night with Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab…

Japanese PM To Detail Plans To Dissolve Lower House For Snap Election

TOKYO, Jan 15 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is expected to give more details on Jan 19, of her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election, ruling party executives said, after meeting with her yesterday. Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the Japan Innovation Party, the…

Sri Lanka To Enforce 6-Month Ban On Fishermen Violating Maritime Boundaries

COLOMBO, Jan 14 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, announced today that, fishermen who illegally cross foreign maritime boundaries or deliberately disable their Vessel’s Monitoring System units, will face a six-month fishing ban. The regulation, which takes effect on Feb 1, will apply to the skipper…

Death Toll Rises To 30 After Crane Collapse Derails Train In Thailand

BANGKOK, Jan 14 (NNN-TNA) – The death toll from a crane collapse that derailed a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, has risen to 30, authorities confirmed today. The number of injured has climbed to 67, said authorities.– NNN-TNA  

Brunei To Host Largest Consumer Fair, Trade Expo

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 14 (NNN-PELITA) – Brunei will host its biggest Consumer Fair and Trade Expo from Jan 28 to Feb 1, at the International Convention Centre, near the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. According to the organiser, D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd, yesterday, the five-day expo is expected to welcome more…

UK lawmakers raise alarm over Chinese mega-embassy with secret rooms

The Daily Telegraph said it had obtained unredacted plans for the vast new building set to be erected close to the Tower of London on the historical site of the former Royal Mint LONDON, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British MPs voiced major security concerns over China’s proposed new London embassy…

UNHCR chief urge global backing for Kenya’s refugee integration plan

Kenya’s President William Ruto NAIROBI, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is calling for practical solutions to the global refugee crisis that protect displaced people while supporting host communities.On his first official visit to Kenya, UNHCR chief Raouf Salih toured Kakuma in northwestern Kenya, one…
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