Iranian Cabinet Approves Removal Of Four Zeros From National Currency

TEHRAN, Aug 11 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian government spokeswoman, Fatemeh Mohajerani, said, the cabinet, yesterday, approved the removal of four zeros from the national currency, the rial. Mohajerani made the announcement in an address to reporters, on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting in Tehran, one week after the Iranian parliament’s…

One Killed, 29 Injured In 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake In NW Türkiye’s Balikesir Province

ISTANBUL, Aug 11 (NNN-TRT) – One person was killed, and 29 others were injured, during a 6.1-magnitude earthquake, yesterday, in Türkiye’s north-western Balikesir province, Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, announced. Speaking at a press conference in Balikesir, Yerlikaya confirmed that, an “81-year-old elder has passed away.” He added that, none of…

Egypt Retrieved 13 Smuggled Artefacts From Britain, Germany

CAIRO, Aug 11 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt has recovered 13 smuggled ancient artefacts from Britain and Germany, as part of its efforts to protect cultural heritage and repatriate antiquities that were illegally taken from the country, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced, yesterday. The artefacts have been retrieved in…

Traffic Accidents Killed One, Injured Three In Afghanistan’s Ghazni Province

KABUL, Aug 11 (NNN-BNA) – At least one passenger was killed and three others injured, in separate road accidents in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni Province, yesterday, according to local media reports. The incidents occurred in three districts of the province, including Gelan and Andar, and were reportedly caused by reckless driving.…

LMC-Funded Solar Power Supply Project Completed In Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region

YANGON, Aug 11 (NNN-MNA) – A ceremony to mark the completion of a solar mini-grid electricity supply and water supply distribution system project, funded by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund (2023), was held in Dedaye township of Ayeyarwady region, yesterday. The ceremony was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar, Ma…

Afghan Police Detain 28 Criminals In A Day

KABUL, Aug 11 (NNN-BNA) – The police have apprehended 28 criminals over the past 24 hours, across Afghanistan, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said in a statement, yesterday. The suspects were involved in theft, armed robbery, kidnapping and other activities, the statement said.– NNN-BNA  

Maldives Sees Record 108 Foreign Investments In One Year: Minister

MALÉ, Aug 10 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldivian government has attracted 108 foreign investments in about one year, a marked improvement from previous years, it was reported yesterday, quoting a senior minister. Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, said that, between 2013 and 2018, which was previously considered the…

Brunei’s Legislative Council Meeting Concluded With Emphasis On Vision 2035

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 10 (NNN-PELITA) – The Brunei legislative council meeting wrapped up yesterday, with legislative council members touching on various steps towards realising the Brunei Vision 2035. Haji Mohamad Danial, a legislative council member, emphasised that, rural development must not be overlooked as Brunei moves towards achieving its…

Brunei Boosts Rice Production To Achieve Self-Sufficiency

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 10 (NNN-PELITA) – Brunei is intensifying efforts, to achieve 100 percent self-sufficiency in rice production, as part of its food security strategy, a government minister said, yesterday. The country is introducing a new padi variety, capable of yielding five to seven metric tonnes per hectare per…

Kazakhstan Finds Dead Body, Fragments Of Missing Military Helicopter In Lake

ALMATY, Aug 10 (NNN-KNA) – A dead human body and fragments of a military helicopter were found, in Lake Sorbulak, in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region, during a search operation, the country’s Defence Ministry said, Friday. The ministry said that, mathematical calculations, based on satellite data, helped identify the approximate location of…