France Rebukes Australia, U.S. For Lying, Contempt Over Submarine Deal

PARIS, Sept 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – France rebuked Australia and the United States for “a major breach of trust and contempt” in the submarine row, following the decision to recall its ambassadors from the two countries. Speaking on the France 2 television on Saturday evening, French Minister of Europe and Foreign…

China-Donated Vaccines Arrive In Kenya Amid Intensified Pandemic Fight In Africa

NAIROBI, Sept 20 (NNN-KBC) – Senior Kenyan government officials received a batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses from China, as the East African nation ramps up inoculations for high-risk populations against the virus, saying, they would reinvigorate the pandemic fight in the country. “The vaccines we are receiving today are…

Malaysia Looking Forward To Welcoming China In CPTPP As Early As Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (NNN-Bernama) — As one of the pioneer members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Malaysia is looking forward to welcoming economic powerhouse China into the fold, anticipated to be as early as next year. “The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI),…

Iranian President Calls Full SCO Membership “Diplomatic Success”

TEHRAN, Sept 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, described the full membership of Iran in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), as a “diplomatic success.” “The presence of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a key member of the SCO, creates a strong economic connection for the people of our…

M’sian Government Agrees To COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots, High-risk Groups Given Priority

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian government has agreed to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots as part of efforts to increase protection among vulnerable groups against the deadly virus. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said priority will be given to high-risk groups such as healthcare frontliners and immunocompromised…

Nine People Killed In Road Accidents In India’s Rajasthan

NEW DELHI, Sept 19 (NNN-PTI) – At least nine people were killed in two separate road accidents in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in less than 24 hours, police said today. Five people were killed in Sikar district and four others in Hanumangarh district. According to police, a car…

Eight Injured In Southern Philippine Grenade Attack

MANILA, Sept 19 (NNN-PNA) – At least eight people were injured, one critically, yesterday, after an attacker threw a grenade at spectators, in Maguindanao province, in the southern Philippines, a military spokesman said. Army Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar said, the attack occurred at around 3:30 p.m. local time, inside…

Australians Set COVID-19 Vaccination New Records Amid Third Wave Infections

CANBERRA, Sept 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Head of Australia’s COVID-19 task force, praised the COVID vaccine uptake, as the country continues to battle the third wave of infections. Lieutenant General John Frewen, the National COVID-19 Taskforce Coordinator, said, Australia is setting new vaccination records “almost every day” as the rollout continues.…

Australia To Send Officials To Provide Further Understanding On AUKUS – Malaysian FM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Australia will send its officials to Malaysia to provide further clarification and understanding on the security partnership involving the country, the United Kingdom and the United States, known with the acronym AUKUS, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. In a statement on Sunday, he said…

Brunei Reports 143 New COVID-19 Cases

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 19 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei reported 143 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the national tally to 4,957. According to the Ministry of Health, all the new cases are local infections. While the source of infection of 85 local cases is still under investigation, two new clusters have…
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