US Pres Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington in late March

US President Joe Biden WASHINGTON, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden will play host to a special summit of the United States and leaders of Southeast Asian leaders on March 28 and 29 in Washington, the White House announced. The White House summit, part of US efforts to step…

Jade Mine Landslide Kills 12 In Myanmar’s Northernmost State

YANGON, Mar 1 (NNN-MNA) – At least 12 people were killed and dozens went missing, when a landslide hit a jade mine in Myanmar’s northernmost Kachin state, late last night, local police said today. “A landslide occurred last night. Nearly 40 jade scavengers were buried. 12 bodies have been found…

Experts Worry After Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore In Northern Australia

CANBERRA, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Experts shared fears about the dolphin population in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) after two individuals washed up dead. Jason Fowler, a dolphin scientist from the Environment Centre NT, found a humpback dolphin calf dead, on Casuarina Beach in the capital city of Darwin’s northern suburbs,…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US backs IOC call for Russia sports ban

LOS ANGELES, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Olympic chiefs threw their support behind International Olympic Committee’s calls for Russian athletes to be barred from international competition following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said in a statement they backed the IOC’s demands for Russian athletes to be…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Tech giants clamp down on Russia state-linked news

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tech firms from Facebook to TikTok and Microsoft moved Monday to curb the reach of Russian state-linked news outlets, which stand accused of pushing misinformation about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Social media platforms have become one of the fronts in the internationally condemned attack,…

Pakistani PM Announces Relief For Inflation-Stricken Public

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, announced relief and incentives for the public, as a respite in the ongoing wave of inflation and price hike in the country. In a televised address yesterday, Khan said, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the whole world hard and has…

S. Korea Reports 138,993 New Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Mar 1 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea recorded 138,993 more COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 3,273,449, the health authorities said today. The daily caseload was slightly down from 139,626 the day before, staying below 140,000 for two straight…

Malaysia Reports 23,100 New COVID-19 Infections, 75 More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia recorded 23,100 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the total tally to 3,442,736, according to the health ministry. The new infections included 298 imported cases and 22,802 local transmissions, showed data released on the ministry’s website. A further 75 deaths were reported…

Drinking Water In Eastern Australia At Risk Of Flood Contamination: Scientist

SYDNEY, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – As devastating floods continue to swamp much of eastern Australia, an environmental scientist is warning of the threat to the drinking water supply for millions of people. Writing in the online current affairs publication, the Conversation, Ian Wright, from Western Sydney University, noted that, torrential…

New Zealand Signs Free Trade Deal With Britain

WELLINGTON, Mar 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand and Britain signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, that unlocks unprecedented access to the British market and accelerates New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery, said New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. “Virtually all our current trade will be duty-free from entry into force, including…
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