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GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSA, FORMER SRI LANKA’S DEFENCE CHIEF HAS WON THE COUNTRY’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, CONGRATULATIONS.

Asia, Elections /

Viewers Corner News correspondent in Colombo (Sri Lanka) reported that the country’s former defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won Sri Lanka presidential election held on Saturday, 16 November 2019. Gotabaya Rajapaksa who promised during the campaign to provide strong leadership and improve national security defeated Sajith Premadasa, the ruling party candidate. Sri Lanka’s Election Commission […]

GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSA, FORMER SRI LANKA’S DEFENCE CHIEF HAS WON THE COUNTRY’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, CONGRATULATIONS. Read More »

CHINA AND GREECE SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR COSCO SHIPPING TO PUSH AHEAD WITH A 600 MILLION EUROS INVESTMENT INTO GREECE’S PIRAEUS.

Asia, Business, Europe /

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday in Athens and the two leaders signed 16 trade agreements. According to our (Viewers Corner News) correspondent in Athens, part of 16 trade deals China and Greece signed is for COSCO Shipping to push ahead with a 600 million euros investment into Greece’s

CHINA AND GREECE SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR COSCO SHIPPING TO PUSH AHEAD WITH A 600 MILLION EUROS INVESTMENT INTO GREECE’S PIRAEUS. Read More »

ACTIVIST JOSHUA WONG HAS BEEN BARRED BY HONG KONG FROM CONTESTING IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION.

Asia, Elections /

Our (Viewers Corner News) correspondent in Beijing reported that activist Joshua Wong has been disqualified from running in the upcoming District Council elections which will be held next month. Joshua Wong on Tuesday confirmed the news that he was barred from vying for a seat in the November 24, 2019 election. Joshua Wong gained international

ACTIVIST JOSHUA WONG HAS BEEN BARRED BY HONG KONG FROM CONTESTING IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION. Read More »

NARENDRA MODI, INDIAN PRIME MINISTER WILL MEET KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ OF SAUDI ARABIA IN RIYADH ON OCTOBER 29, 2019.

Asia, Business, Middle East /

Viewers Corner News correspondent in New Delhi reported that India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will meet King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 29 October 2019 where they will hold bilateral talks. According to the information, the two leaders are expected during the visit to finalize plans for the construction of a

NARENDRA MODI, INDIAN PRIME MINISTER WILL MEET KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ OF SAUDI ARABIA IN RIYADH ON OCTOBER 29, 2019. Read More »

FARMERS IN INDIAN ADMINISTERED KASHMIR ARE CALLING ON INDIA’S GOVERNMENT TO LIFT RESTRICTIONS ON MOVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION.

Asia /

Viewers Corner News correspondent reported that farmers in Indian administered Kashmir are calling on Indian government to lift ban on movement and communication in Kashmir. The farmers complained that the lockdown is affecting their businesses badly as they are struggling to make a living. Months ago, Indian government revoked special status given to Indian-administered Kashmir

FARMERS IN INDIAN ADMINISTERED KASHMIR ARE CALLING ON INDIA’S GOVERNMENT TO LIFT RESTRICTIONS ON MOVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION. Read More »

OSCAR ALBAYALDE, THE CHIEF OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE HAS RESIGNED AFTER DRUG SCANDAL ACCUSATIONS.

Asia /

The chief of the Philippine National Police, Oscar Albayalde has resigned on Monday, 14 October 2019 after being accused of involvement in recycling confiscated drugs. Oscar Albayalde was accused of protecting officers who sold confiscated narcotics back in the black market. He denied the accusations and initially ruled out resigning but on Monday, he stated

OSCAR ALBAYALDE, THE CHIEF OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE HAS RESIGNED AFTER DRUG SCANDAL ACCUSATIONS. Read More »

MORE THAN 500 ILLEGAL WORKING FOREIGNERS, MOSTLY CHINESE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR FRAUD BY PHILIPPINE POLICE.

Asia, Crime /

It was reported that over 500 illegally working foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals involved in fraudulent activities have been arrested by Philippine police and immigration authorities. According to the report, those arrested were working illegally in the country, they were also involved in telecommunications and investment scams. On Wednesday (9 October), 542 foreigners without work permits

MORE THAN 500 ILLEGAL WORKING FOREIGNERS, MOSTLY CHINESE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR FRAUD BY PHILIPPINE POLICE. Read More »

JAPAN AND UNITED STATES SIGNED AGREEMENTS ON AGRICULTURE AND DIGITAL TRADE WORTH ABOUT FIFTY FIVE BILLION DOLLARS.

Agriculture, Asia, USA /

Viewers Corner News correspondent learnt that deals on agriculture and digital trade worth about $55 billion have been signed by the United States and Japanese government. Under the deal, Japan will reduce tariffs on American-grown farming products, including beef and pork which face higher tariffs than competitors from other countries like Australia. The contract opens

JAPAN AND UNITED STATES SIGNED AGREEMENTS ON AGRICULTURE AND DIGITAL TRADE WORTH ABOUT FIFTY FIVE BILLION DOLLARS. Read More »

UNITED STATES BLACKLISTED EIGHT CHINESE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, ACCUSING THEM OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.

Asia, Business, Science and Technology, USA /

The United States has placed eight Chinese technology companies on a blacklist, accusing them of violating human rights against Muslim minorities in the China’s far-western region of Xinjiang. The companies blacklisted are Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., SenseTime Group Ltd, iFlytek, Megvii, Yitu Technologies, Xiamen Meiya Pico Information Co. Ltd and

UNITED STATES BLACKLISTED EIGHT CHINESE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, ACCUSING THEM OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. Read More »

TYPHOON LINGLING STRUCK KOREA PENINSULA, KILLED FIVE PEOPLE IN NORTH KOREA AND THREE IN SOUTH KOREA.

Asia /

It was reported that five people have lost their lives in North Korea and three others in South Korea after Typhoon Lingling struck Korea Peninsula. Also 13 people were injured in South Korea and three injured in North Korea. Our correspondent gathered that 460 houses and 15 public buildings were destroyed in North Korea by

TYPHOON LINGLING STRUCK KOREA PENINSULA, KILLED FIVE PEOPLE IN NORTH KOREA AND THREE IN SOUTH KOREA. Read More »

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