Peru: Authorities approve a state of emergency due to droughts
LIMA, Dec 3 (NNN-TELESUR) — Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti’s administration decreed a state of emergency in six northern departments due…
Second cyclone in a week threatens Sri Lanka, India
NDRF said it deployed 26 teams across the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala COLOMBO, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Lebanon’s president expresses hope for Israel border talks
BEIRUT, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lebanon’s president said he wants maritime border talks with Israel to succeed and that disagreements…
Singapore ‘disappointed’ with UN move to loosen controls on cannabis: MHA
A Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson stressed that Singapore’s drug-control policies are underpinned by evidence and research SINGAPORE, Dec 3…
COVID-19: New Zealand reports 9 new cases in managed isolation
WELLINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — New Zealand reported nine new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation on Thursday. There are…
Ex-French president Giscard d’Estaing dies of Covid at 94
PARIS, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing, a leading advocate of European integration who led his…
OPEC and allies to meet to thrash out cuts deal
LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The members of the OPEC group of oil producers will meet with their allies Thursday…
US House of Representatives pass bill that block Chinese firms from accessing US stock markets
NEW YORK, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that could close US…
Covid-19: Hospitalised patients top 100,000 for first time in US; death toll surpasses 2,700 since April
WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of people being treated in US hospitals for Covid-19 topped 100,000 for the…
Canada announces plan to tax foreign digital giants from 2022
Justin Trudeau, Canada Prime Minister OTTAWA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada plans to add further tax requirements for companies providing…