Pacific Islands Forum Summit Wraps Up With Message Of Unity, Shared Goals

HONIARA, Sept 13 (NNN-PINA) – The annual summit of the Pacific Islands Forum, wrapped up yesterday, in Honiara, the Solomon Islands, leaving behind a strong message of unity and shared goals. A communiqué released after the meeting stated that, the leaders reached a series of consensus on key issues, such…

Int’l Textile Trade Fair Held In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Sept 13 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s largest international textile trade fair was being held, with Chinese enterprises participating and showing a growing role in the textile supply chain. More than 1,500 companies from about 30 countries presented a wide range of fabrics and sustainable solutions, including biodegradable dyes and eco-friendly…

Hezbollah Member Killed, Two Injured In Israeli Airstrikes On S. Lebanon

BEIRUT, Sept 13 (NNN-NNA) – A Hezbollah member was killed and two people injured yesterday, in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, according to a security source. The fatality occurred in the village of Aitaroun, the source said. The source in Lebanese army intelligence said that, the person killed was a…

Large Haul Of Narcotics Seized In Myanmar’s Yangon

YANGON, Sept 13 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 4,440 kg of ICE (methamphetamine), 1,100 kg of ketamine, four million stimulant tablets, and 14 kg of heroin powder, in Yangon region, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported, yesterday. The narcotics were confiscated, and a total of 16 suspects connected to…

Nepal’s House Of Representatives Dissolved, New Election Set For March 2026: President’s Office

KATHMANDU, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepal’s House of Representatives was dissolved, and a new general election was set for March 5, 2026, the presidential office said, yesterday. President Ram Chandra Poudel took the step, on the recommendation of Interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, who took office earlier yesterday, it said…

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki Takes Office To Head Nepal’s Interim Gov’t

KATHMANDU, Sept 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, took office as the prime minister of the interim government last night, following KP Sharma Oli’s resignation on Tuesday. Karki was appointed to the post by President Ram Chandra Poudel, and then, she was sworn in by the president…

316 S. Koreans Return Home After Detention In U.S. Immigration Raid

SEOUL, Sept 13 (NNN-YONHAP) – A total of 316 South Korean workers, returned home after detention in a U.S. immigration raid last week, a TV footage showed, yesterday. A chartered plane carrying the workers and 14 foreigners, arrived at Incheon International Airport, west of the capital Seoul, at about 3:23…

Reconstruction Of Essential Road Begins In S. Afghanistan

KABUL, Sept 13 (NNN-BNA) – After nearly four decades, the reconstruction of an essential road, linking the southern Kandahar province to the neighbouring Uruzgan began, yesterday, the state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) reported. The 24 km long road would be completed within two years, at a cost of…

Brunei Highlights ICT Innovation At BICTA 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 12 (NNN-ANN) – The Brunei Infocommunication Technology Award (BICTA), has been an important platform in promoting healthy competition and innovation, among individuals, students and organisations across both the public and private sectors, a senior official said yesterday. Brunei’s success in hosting the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance…

Vehicles To Get Cheaper In India After Tax Reforms

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (NNN-PTI) – Vehicles, including two-wheelers, cars and commercial vehicles, would soon get cheaper, after the federal government announced reforms, in goods and services tax (GST), thus significantly reducing the tax component, an official statement said, yesterday. As per the tax reforms, GST on two-wheelers, including bikes…