Presidential Campaigns In Syria To Start May 16

DAMASCUS, May 11 (NNN-SANA) – The head of the Higher Constitutional Court, Jihad al-Laham, announced yesterday that, the approved presidential candidates can start their election campaigns as of May 16. Speaking to reporters, al-Laham said, the campaigns will start on May 16 until May 24. “The court reminds the accepted…

Nationwide Movement Restriction From May 12-June 7 – Malaysian PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will again implement the Movement Control Order (MCO) nationwide from Wednesday (May 12) to June 7 in an effort to curb the growing spread of COVID-19. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced the enforcement of the MCO after a Special National Security Council (MKN)…

Malaysia To Temporarily Suspend RGL Travel Bubble With Singapore – Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia today announced it will temporarily suspend on its side the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) travel bubble with Singapore beginning May 13. Director-General of Health Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the measure comes in the wake of Singapore having been listed as a country…

Taliban Declares Ceasefire During Eid Festival In Afghanistan

KABUL, May 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Taliban outfit announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan government, during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, a Taliban spokesman said today. “To provide a peaceful and secure atmosphere for our compatriots to celebrate this joyous Eid al-Fitr with a greater peace of mind, all…

11 Civilians Killed In Roadside Bomb Blast In S. Afghanistan

QALAT, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 11 civilians were killed and 25 others wounded, when a Taliban roadside bomb struck a passenger bus, along a provincial highway in Afghanistan’s southern Zabul province last night, the local government confirmed today. “The incident occurred in Shahr-e-Safa district, at midnight. The provincial…

Survey Shows Malaysia’s Top Employers Offering Jobs Despite Pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (NNN-Bernama) — A survey by LinkedIn has identified 15 top companies in Malaysia which have continued to hire new employees despite the ongoing pandemic that have severely affected business activities. According to GKK Consultants Sdn Bhd (GKK), the poll by the social networking website for business…

Senate Caucus Urges Malaysian Govt To Pressure Israel Through OIC, PUOIC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (NNN-Bernama) — The Dewan Negara Caucus on People’s Wellbeing has urged the government to put pressure on Israel through the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as well as the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUOIC) to ensure the safety and well-being of the Palestinian…

China, Sudan Pledge Joint Protection Of Legitimate Rights Of Developing Countries

BEIJING, May 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – China and Sudan agreed to deepen their cooperation in various fields, and work together to safeguard each other’s legitimate interests and the legitimate rights of developing countries. In a telephone conversation on Saturday, between Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, and his Sudanese…

Russia Holds Military Parade To Mark V-Day

MOSCOW, May 10 (NNN-TASS) – Russia held a grand military parade in central Moscow’s Red Square, to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Soviet victory, in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. In an address to troops and guests, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, praised Soviet contributions to the defeat of fascism…

Update: Death Toll From School Explosions In Afghan Soars To 50

KABUL, May 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – The death toll has risen to 50, while over 100 others were wounded, in three successive explosions, outside a girls’ high school in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, Afghan police confirmed. “The nature of one of the blasts was a car bomb explosion. Two other…
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