World Bank announces US$12 bln to assist countries impacted by Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to US$12 billion in immediate support to assist countries coping with the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. In a statement today, it said the financing is designed to help member countries take effective…

36 Injured In S.Korea’s Chemical Plant Explosion

SEOUL, Mar 4 (NNN-YONHAP) – A total of 36 people were confirmed injured today (Wednesday), in a chemical plant explosion, in South Korea’s southwestern region, firefighting authorities reported. The explosion occurred at about 2:59 a.m. local time, in a petrochemical factory of Lotte Chemical, in the southwest city of Seosan,…

Five Dead As Paramilitary Soldiers, Villagers Clash In SE Bangladesh

DHAKA, Mar 4 (NNN-BSS) – At least five people died, in a clash between members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and villagers, in the the country’s hilly district of Khagrachari, some 259 km southeast of Dhaka Tuesday. Md Khorshed Alam, a senior official of the Khagrachhari district police, confirmed the…

Chinese Envoy Calls For “Good Atmosphere” For Political Dialogue In Iraq

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – China’s UN envoy called for a “good atmosphere” to be created for political dialogue and national reconciliation in Iraq. Speaking at a Security Council meeting on the unrest-torn country, Zhang Jun, China’s permanent representative to the UN, said, as the internal political process in…

Egyptian FM Says Ethiopia’s Desire To Fill Controversial Dam Contradicts Int’l Laws

CAIRO, Mar 4 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry said, Ethiopia cannot start filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), until “an agreement is reached with the downstream countries.” “Egypt desires to see Ethiopia follow the path of negotiations,” Shoukry said, in an interview with the Egyptian TV Programme,…

Iranian FM’s Remarks On Delhi Violence “Unwarranted”: Indian Gov’t

NEW DELHI, Mar 4 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government lodged a strong protest against Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif’s remarks, criticising India for the “organised violence against Muslims.” A statement issued by the External Affairs Ministry said, the Indian government did not expect such comments from Iran. The Indian…

Thousands Of Rarely Seen Jellyfish Washed Ashore Labuan Beach

LABUAN, March 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Thousands of rarely seen red jellyfish have been washed ashore the popular Mawilla Beach here since last week. People might well wonder what exactly these strange-looking marine animals are, as the Labuan Fisheries Department has categorised their presence as a rare phenomenon. And this leads…

Truck-Container Collision Kills Three In South Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Mar 3 (NNN-VNA) – A truck crashed into a container truck in Vietnam’s southern Ho Chi Minh City, in the early morning of Tuesday, killing three local people and injuring one. The collision on national road No. 1 in the city’s District 12, killed three people…

Indonesia’s Most Active Volcano Erupts, Flight Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Mar 3 (NNN-ANTARA) – One of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Merapi, erupted earlier today (Tuesday), spewing a column of thick ash by up to six km high and posing as a potential to disturb flights, a senior official said. The eruption of Mount Merapi in the…

Australian Associated Press To Shut After 85 Years In Operation

SYDNEY, Mar 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian Associated Press (AAP) said, they will close their entire media operations, announcing today (Tuesday), their newswire service, which supplies every major news outlet in the country, is no longer viable. Founded in 1935 and owned in partnership by News Corp, Nine Entertainment and…
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