Over 8,000 Dengue Infections Reported In Sri Lanka This Year

COLOMBO, Jun 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of people infected with dengue fever has risen to 8,139 in Sri Lanka, so far this year, with the capital, Colombo, having the highest tally, local media reported yesterday. National Dengue Control Unit Director, Dr. Aruna Jayasekara, was quoted by the local Sunday…

Malaysia Focusing On Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is focusing on its power generation plan with a target of 31 per cent renewable energy (RE) in its installed capacity in 2025 and 40 per cent in 2035, as its energy transition plan until 2040. The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry (KeTSA),…

New Australian Deputy PM Adds Uncertainty To 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target

CANBERRA, Jun 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian government says, net zero emissions by 2050 remains its preference, but the new Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, as a climate change skeptic, casts a shadow over the issue. Joyce was yesterday returned as deputy PM, after defeating incumbent Michael McCormack, in a…

Two Killed, Six Injured In Egypt’s Train-Bus Collision: Ministry

CAIRO, Jun 22 (NNN-MENA) – Two people were killed and six others injured yesterday, in a train-bus collision, in Helwan City, near the capital, Cairo, Egyptian Health Ministry said, in a statement. The injuries were minor and varied between fractures and bruises, spokesperson for the ministry, Khaled Mujahid, said in…

IFC To Support Uzbekistan To Modernise Its Chemical Industry

TASHKENT, Jun 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Uzbekistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), signed a cooperation agreement, to attract investment in the chemical industry and encourage the introduction of sustainable practices in the production of mineral fertilisers, the Uzbek Finance Ministry said yesterday. The project with the IFC aims to eliminate…

Unlikely Malaysia Will Establish Ties With Israel For Now – Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — It is very unlikely for Malaysia to establish any formal relation with Israel so long the regime does not change its policy and recognise the sovereignty of the Palestine state, an academician said. Prof Dr Azizuddin Mohd Sani from School of International Studies, Universiti…

Egypt To Cooperate In Channeling Malaysia’s Humanitarian, Medical Assistance To Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Egypt and Malaysia will cooperate in channelling Malaysia’s humanitarian and medical assistance, including from non-governmental organisation (NGOs) to Palestinians in Gaza through the Rafah Border Crossing. Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the matter was discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry in Cairo…

Thailand Defends Decision To Abstain From Voting For UNGA Resolution On Myanmar

BANGKOK, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the Situation in Myanmar on June 18, saying the resolution did not take into account the historical complexities and the situation on the ground. Thailand ‘s Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said…

Malaysia And Egypt To Promote Sustained Post COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Egypt have agreed to collaborate in promoting a sustained post COVID-19 pandemic recovery, specifically on vaccine cooperation. Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said that an area of interest to Malaysia is Egypt’s production of Sinovac vaccines locally for domestic use and for export…

Iraq Approves Over 8,000 Polling Centres For Early Elections

BAGHDAD, Jun 21 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) said yesterday that, it approved 8,273 polling centres across the country, as part of its preparations for the parliamentary elections, scheduled for Oct 10. These centres consist of 55,041 polling stations, and each will receive a maximum of…
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