5.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning

TOKYO, Dec 30 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture today, the weather agency here said, although no tsunami waning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor, which occurred at 9:35 a.m. local time (0035 GMT), was centred inland…

Arab Region Faces Two Scenarios For Economic Growth In 2021: UN Report

BEIRUT, Dec 30 (NNN-NNA) – The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), yesterday projected the growth rate in the Arab region next year, at either 3.5 or 2.8 percent. The ESCWA report, “Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region,” said that, the actual…

FBI Report Indicates Beirut Blasts Caused By 500 Tonnes Of Ammonium Nitrate: PM

BEIRUT, Dec 30 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, revealed, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicated that Beirut’s blasts were caused by 500 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, instead of 2,750 tonnes as stated previously. “Where have the 2,250 tonnes of ammonium nitrate gone?” Diab asked during…

ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting To Focus On Post-Covid-19 Digital Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The inaugural ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN1) to be hosted by Malaysia in January 2021 will focus on strengthening ASEAN member states’ digital ecosystem in facing the post-COVID-19 era. The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia’s (KKMM) International Division undersecretary Mano Verabathran said the ASEAN…

Railway Project Under CPEC To Boost Pakistan’s Exports: PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, said that, the railway project of Main Line-1 (ML-1) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will boost the country’s exports. “With the implementation of the project, Pakistani seaports will be better connected with land routes and the country’s export goods…

Thank You Malaysia, Says Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

By Azman Ujang KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), the world’s fourth-largest navy, has been patrolling the waters off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden in Africa for the past 10 years to protect Japan-affiliated vessels along this vital sea…

ATM Confirms Hacking Of Its Data Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) confirmed that there was a cyber attack on its data network Monday. ATM Commander General Affendi Buang said the incident was detected by the Defence Cyber ​​and Electromagnetic Division (BSEP), as well as the ATM Cyber ​​Defence Operations Centre…

Climbers Now Enjoyy 5G Telecommunication Technology On Mount Everest

By Vikneswaran Raman KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — When the country’s first two climbers, M. Magendran and N. Mohanadas, set foot on the peak of of Mount Everest more than two decades ago, they communicated with walkie-talkies and had to wait more than 10 days to process the photos…

Second Chinese Company Starts Expansion Work In Nepal’s Longest Highway

KATHMANDU, Dec 29 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – China Railway No. 2 Engineering Group Co. Ltd, which bagged two contracts of the expansion work of Nepal’s longest East-West Highway, has started work on the project, officials of Nepal’s Department of Road said. China Railway No. 2 Engineering Group was recently awarded a contract…

MMEA Foils Attempt To Smuggle Ganja Worth RM1.5 Million

KUALA PERLIS, Dec 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The Kuala Perlis Maritime Zone (KPMZ) Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 300 kilogrammes (kg) of compressed ganja, worth an estimated RM1.5 million in a special operation in Kuala Perlis waters on Dec 25. Kedah and Perlis MMEA deputy operations…
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