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Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Trump Claims Deal Finalised With Pakistan
NEW YORK, July 31 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that the US and Pakistan have reached a deal featuring bilateral cooperation in developing Pakistan's oil reserves, reported Xinhua. "We have just concluded a deal with Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the US will work together on developing their massive oil reserves," Trump said in a post on social media. "We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership." To date, the US and Pakistani governments have not issued formal releases about the deal.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Australia To Include Youtube In Under-16 Social Media Ban
CANBERRA, July 30 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Australia will include YouTube in its world-first social media platform ban for children under 16 after initially granting the platform an exemption, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced, reported Xinhua. The federal government has accepted a recommendation from its online safety regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, to include YouTube in the social media ban, said Albanese and Anika Wells, the minister for communications, at a press conference in Canberra on Wednesday. YouTube was initially granted an exemption from the ban, which will come into effect from Dec. 10, due to its education and health content. Nonetheless, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant had told the government in a formal advice in June that the platform exposes children to harmful content. bootstrap slideshow Albanese said that the government is prepared to "take action" against social media platforms that cause social harm. "We know this is not the only solution, and there's more to do. But it will make a difference," he said. Wells said that the decision to include YouTube in the ban was about "prioritising parents ahead of platforms." The announcement comes after YouTube, and parent company Google, earlier in July threatened legal action on constitutional grounds against any move by the government to remove the platform's exemption. Wells said that the government would not be intimidated by technology companies. "We can't control the ocean, but we can police the sharks, and that is why we will not be intimidated by legal threats when this is a genuine fight for the well-being of Australian kids," she said.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Laos to hold ceremony to celebrate inscription of national park as world heritage site
Hin Nam No National Park in Khammouane Province, Laos, becomes the fourth Unesco World Heritage Site of the country. VIENTIANE: (Bernama-Xinhua) Authorities in central Laos' Khammuan province plan to hold a grand ceremony at the end of 2025 to celebrate the inscription of Hin Nam No National Protected Area as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the country's fourth World Heritage site, Xinhua reported. According to the Vientiane Mai newspaper on Tuesday (July 29), authorities held a meeting on Monday to discuss plans for a grand ceremony celebrating the inscription of the national park. The site holds special significance as it forms part of a transboundary extension of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a World Heritage Site in Vietnam, the first transboundary natural World Heritage Site shared between Laos and Vietnam. Authorities also plan to intensify efforts to raise public awareness about the importance and benefits of natural World Heritage sites and encourage local communities to take part in their protection and management. They will work with relevant sectors to develop sustainable strategies for conservation and development, while improving local livelihoods. Additionally, the province aims to transform Hin Nam No National Park into a sustainable, world-class tourist destination. Hin Nam No National Protected Area is a natural marvel that spans an area of 94,121 hectares in southeastern Laos. This biodiverse and stunningly beautiful protected zone shelters some spectacular and mysterious biodiversity, and harbours ecosystems that include pristine forests, majestic waterfalls, and intricate cave systems. The park is home to an incredible range of species, including rare and exotic birds, mammals, reptiles, and plants, and is home to several ethnic minority groups. - Bernama-Xinhua
Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysian Minister Welcomes Stronger Youth, Sports Cooperation With China
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan said on Sunday that Malaysia welcomes closer youth and sports cooperation with China and looks forward to enhancing bilateral ties by deepening people-to-people exchanges, reported Xinhua. Speaking at a Malaysia-China friendship run held in Sabah state, Yeoh highlighted China's long-standing strength in sports, noting that Malaysia has drawn insights from bilateral exchanges and training collaborations with China. "China is always known as one of the key (sports) leaders in Asia, even at the Olympic level," she added.
The Star
5 days ago
- General
- The Star
Bodies of all victims recovered in boat capsizing incident in Vietnam
Forces approach the shipwreck area to conduct rescue operation. - Photo: VNA/VNS HANOI: (Bernama-Xinhua) Vietnamese authorities confirmed on Sunday (July 27) that all 39 bodies from the recent tourist boat capsizing in northern Quang Ninh province have been recovered, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), reported Xinhua. The incident occurred on the afternoon of July 19, when the boat capsized during a thunderstorm, with 46 passengers and three crew members on board. During the week-long search and rescue operation, 28 search teams were deployed, which managed to rescue 10 people and recover the bodies of 39 victims, stated the VNA report. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the incident and are providing support to the victims' families, the report added. - Bernama-Xinhua
