Lebanon’s Caretaker PM Called For Quick Appointment Of New PM

BEIRUT, Jun 18 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, yesterday, called on all political parties, to expedite the selection of a new prime minister, who can form a new cabinet capable of dealing with Lebanon’s steep crisis. Mikati made the remarks at a university graduation ceremony in northern…

Six Killed In Building Collapse In Cairo

CAIRO, Jun 18 (NNN-MENA) – Six people were killed and another one was injured yesterday, when a five-story building collapsed, in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, Egyptian Health Ministry’s spokesman, Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, said. No other casualties were discovered under the debris after the tragedy, which happened in Cairo’s El-Weili district, early…

27 Smuggled Cambodian Antiquities Repatriated From U.S.

PHNOM PENH, Jun 18 (NNN-AKP) – Twenty-seven smuggled Cambodian antiquities have been repatriated to the country from the United States, Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts said, yesterday. The ancient objects were airlifted to Cambodia on Wednesday, it said, in a press statement, adding that, among them were several…

Rapid Yen Weakening Negative For Japan’s Economy: BOJ Governor

TOKYO, Jun 18 (NNN-NHK) – Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, yesterday warned again that, the Japanese yen’s recent rapid depreciation is “negative” for the Japanese economy. The central bank chief said that, currency moves should be stable and reflect economic and financial fundamentals. The BOJ maintained its ultralow…

Uzbekistan Made First Cargo Transit From Pakistan Through Afghanistan

TASHKENT, Jun 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Uzbekistan made the first safe cargo transit from Pakistani port via Afghanistan, in a week-long route, Uzbekistan’s Transport Ministry said yesterday. “Uzbek drivers, who travelled 2,760 kilometers on the route Tashkent-Termez-Mazar-e-Sharif- Kabul-Peshawar-Karachi, delivered the cargo (frozen meat), from the port of Karachi to Tashkent,” it…

One Killed, Six Injured As Blast Hit Mosque In N. Afghanistan

KUNDUZ, Jun 18 (NNN-ANA) – At least one worshipper lost his life and six others sustained injuries, as a blast ripped through a mosque in Imam Sahib district, of the northern Kunduz province yesterday. An eyewitness, who declined to be named, confirmed that the blast took place at 01:35 p.m.…

Biden Follows Trump’s “Crude And Hostile” Policy On Mideast: Palestinian Writer

RAMALLAH, Jun 17 (NNN-WAFA) – U.S. President, Joe Biden, is following the same “crude and hostile” foreign policy of his predecessor, Donald Trump, in dealing with Middle East issues, a Palestinian writer wrote yesterday. “The truth is that, Biden’s foreign policy, so far, didn’t show any difference from Trump’s crude…

Devastating Banana Disease Found In Northern Australia

CANBERRA, Jun 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A potentially devastating banana disease, has been found in northern Australia, prompting concerns for the local industry. Banana freckle disease, Phyllosticta cavendishii, has been found in the Northern Territory (NT). It is the first outbreak of the fungal disease since Australia was declared free of…

Sail GP To Return To Australia’s Sydney Next Year

SYDNEY, Jun 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Sail Grand Prix (SailGP), will return to the iconic Sydney Harbour in Feb next year, as the ninth event in the third season calendar. The Grand Prix announced today that, the event in Sydney is scheduled from Feb 18 to 19, 2023, with the third…

Trains Set On Fire In India As Anti-Recruitment Scheme Protests Continue

NEW DELHI, Jun 17 (NNN-PTI) – Violent protests continued in several parts of India, including Delhi, today, against the newly-announced recruitment scheme “Agnipath,” in the armed forces. The agitated protesters set trains on fire at many places in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. More than 50 students assembled…