Huge Gas Reserve Found In NW China’s Xinjiang

URUMQI, Dec 20 (NNN-XINHUA) – A massive gas reservoir with expected reserves of over 100 billion cubic metres was found in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to PetroChina. A preliminary probe indicates the reservoir, covering an area of 156 million square metres, beneath the middle of the southern…

Yemen’s President Orders Formation Of New Power-Sharing Government

ADEN, Dec 19 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s internationally-recognised President, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, ordered the formation of a new power-sharing government. According to a presidential decree, Hadi chose former Prime Minister, Maeen Abdulmalik, to lead the new power-sharing government, formed equally between the country’s northern and southern provinces. The new power-sharing cabinet…

Zambia Launches Nuclear Policy Blueprint

LUSAKA, Dec 19 (NNN-ZANIS) – Zambia launched a nuclear policy, meant to provide guidance to the country’s national nuclear programme. The National Nuclear Policy was meant to put the nation, on a path to exploit nuclear technology. Minister of Higher Education, Brian Mushimba, said during the launch that, the policy…

Japan Approves Building Of Two Aegis Ships, Development Of Standoff Missiles Amid Opposition

TOKYO, Dec 19 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Cabinet, yesterday approved the building of two vessels, equipped with Aegis missile interceptor systems, and the development of standoff missiles, capable of attacking targets outside of enemies’ firing range. The move, opposed by opposition lawmakers, follows high-profile scrapping of the planned deployment of two…

Tun Rahah, Widow Of Malaysian Second Prime Minister Dies Aged 87

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Tun Rahah Mohamed Noah, the widow of second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, died Friday. She was 87. This was confirmed by her son, former Prime Minister Najib Razak via social media. “Innalillahwainnailaihirojiun, mother is no longer here. Whole family at the hospital. Sadness…

Malaysian King Off To Abu Dhabi For Five-Day Special Visit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah left for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday for a five-day special visit. Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the special visit is at the invitation of…

PN Govt Presidential Council Maiden Meeting To Be Briefed On Economy, COVID-19 Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) Government Presidential Council, which was agreed Thursday to be formed, will hold its first meeting early next year to hear a briefing on the current economic situation in the country, management of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparations of the 12th…

Underwater World Langkawi Welcomes Birth Of Two African Penguin Chicks

LANGKAWI (Kedah, Malaysia) Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Underwater World Langkawi (UWL) recorded its first penguin birth this year when two African penguin chicks were hatched last Thursday. UWL veterinary officer, Dr Najmi Hazira Hamzah said the birth of the two aquatic birds raised the number of African penguins to 66…

Lazada M’sia Sets Record-Breaking Performance During 12.12 Grand Sale

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Lazada Malaysia has achieved yet another record-breaking performance during its 12.12 Grand Year-End Sale, exceeding its previous year’s whole-day sales in just under 12 hours. Its chief executive officer Leo Chow said shoppers purchased nearly 100 per cent more from toys and games, sports…

Yemeni Warring Military Factions Complete Redeployment

ADEN, Dec 17 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to Yemen’s government and other military units of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), today completed redeployment plans in the country’s southern part, under Saudi Arabia-led coalition’s supervision. Local military officials said, “The process of redeployment warring troops was completed successfully, under the auspices…
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