Bangladesh, Pakistan Seek Stronger Ties

DHAKA, Aug 25 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh and Pakistan signed several deals and memorandums of understanding, as part of their efforts to work together for further cooperation. “We’ve resolved to work together, to take forward our multidimensional relations with Pakistan,” Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser, Touhid Hossain said, at the Foreign Service Academy…

Culinary Event Boosted China-Brunei Cultural Ties

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 25 (NNN-PELITA) – The “Chinese Culinary Night: A Taste of Guangxi” event, was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, on Saturday night, showcasing traditional culinary culture and the friendship between China and Brunei. The event was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Brunei…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says U.S. Seeks Iran’s “Obedience,” Rejects Direct Talks With Washington

TEHRAN, Aug 25 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said yesterday, the United States confronts Iran, because it wants the country to be “obedient,” a demand he called “offensive” and vowed the nation would resist. Speaking in Tehran, Khamenei rejected calls for direct negotiations with Washington, and said, U.S.…

Over 300 Dead In India’s Himachal Pradesh This Monsoon

NEW DELHI, Aug 25 (NNN-PTI) – At least 303 people died in cloudbursts, landslides, flash floods, and other rain-related incidents, during the ongoing monsoon season in India’s northern hilly state of Himachal Pradesh, said the state’s disaster management authority, in a statement yesterday. According to the statement, since Jun 20,…

Two Killed In Head-On Collision West Of Sydney

SYDNEY, Aug 25 (NNN-AAP) – Two people have been killed, in a head-on collision between a car and semi-trailer, west of Sydney. Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW), said that, emergency services were called to a collision between two vehicles, in the small town of Canowindra, 240…

Two Killed In Head-On Collision West Of Sydney

SYDNEY, Aug 25 (NNN-AAP) – Two people have been killed, in a head-on collision between a car and a semi-trailer, west of Sydney. Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW), said that, emergency services were called to a collision between two vehicles in the small town of Canowindra,…

Zionist Warplanes Launched New Airstrikes On Yemen’s Capital

SANAA, Aug 25 (NNN-SABA) – Zionist warplanes launched a wave of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, yesterday, targeting government and military sites, Houthi-run al-Masirah television reported. Residents said, the strikes hit the presidential palace, the Capital Secretariat, the state oil company building, fuel depots, and power stations in central, southern…

Three Hospitalised After Being Found Unresponsive At Home West Of Sydney

SYDNEY, Aug 24 (NNN-AAP) – Three people have been hospitalised, including two with stab wounds, after being found unresponsive, at a home west of Sydney, this morning. Police in the Australian state of New South Wales said that, emergency services were called to conduct a welfare check at the home,…

Iranian Forces Smashed “Terror” Team, Killed Six Members: Ministry

TEHRAN, Aug 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said yesterday, its forces had smashed a “terrorist” team in the south-eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, killing six of its members and arresting two others. Members of the “terror” team, seven non-Iranian nationals, had entered Iran through the country’s eastern border,…

Iraq Conducted Airstrike On Daesh Hideout, Killing “Terrorists”

BAGHDAD, Aug 24 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi security forces carried out an airstrike early yesterday, on a Daesh hideout in Salahuddin province, killing the “terrorists” inside, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command (JOC) said. Acting on intelligence information and several days of surveillance, the strike was carried out at 2:00 a.m. local…