5.3-Magnitude Quake Hit South Of Fiji Islands – GFZ

SUVA, Dec 10 (NNN-FBC) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.3, jolted south of Fiji Islands at 2031 GMT, yesterday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 26.95 degrees south latitude, and 176.16 degrees…

Japan Restarted Ocean Discharge Of Nuclear-Tainted Wastewater After Strong Quake

TOKYO, Dec 10 (NNN-NHK) – Japan, yesterday afternoon, restarted the ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, following the temporary suspension of discharge operation, prompted by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck north-eastern Japan Monday night. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), said that, the discharge…

Two Injured In S. Korea’s Thermal Power Plant Fire

SEOUL, Dec 9 (NNN-YONHAP) – Two workers were injured today, in South Korea’s thermal power plant fire accident. It was reported to the fire authorities at around 2:43 p.m. local time (0543 GMT) that, a fire broke out with explosion, near the back gate of a thermal power plant in…

Japanese People Rally To Oppose Deployment Of Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier In Yokosuka

TOKYO, Dec 9 (NNN-NHK) – A demonstration was held recently in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to protest against the deployment of the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the area, local media reported. Sunday’s rally, organised by civic groups, drew approximately 1,000 people. They called for upholding Article 9 of Japan’s…

Civilian Death Toll In Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict Rises To Six

PHNOM PENH, Dec 9 (NNN-AKP) – Two more Cambodian civilians were killed, early today, in the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, lifting the civilian death toll to at least six, in the renewed conflict, according to Cambodia’s Defence Ministry. The ministry said in a press release that, the Thai army continued to…

Four Arrested, Three Officials Suspended Over Lapses In India’s Goa Nightclub Fire

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities in the western Indian state of Goa, arrested four people and suspended three government officials, in connection with the deadly fire at a nightclub that killed 25 people, officials said yesterday. The fire, early Sunday, tore through a popular nightclub in Arpora village…

Fitch Affirms Malaysia’s Rating At “BBB+” With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malaysia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at “BBB+” with a stable outlook. The rating agency said in a statement yesterday, the ratings are supported by strong medium-term growth prospects and persistent current account surpluses, with a diversified export base.…

Thailand Vows To Continue Military Operations Until Sovereignty Secured

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s military operations along the border with Cambodia will continue, until its sovereignty and territorial integrity are no longer compromised, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Nikorndej Balankura, said, yesterday. Following a briefing to the diplomatic corps, Nikorndej said, Thailand undertakes its actions in response to attacks, defending…

Türkiye To Guarantee Continued Russian Gas Flow To Hungary

ISTANBUL, Dec 9 (NNN-TRT) – Türkiye and Hungary, yesterday, reaffirmed their energy partnership, with Ankara promising to guarantee the transit of Russian natural gas to Hungary. Speaking after talks with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul, visiting Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, described Türkiye’s role in securing gas and…

Al-Sharaa Outlines Governance Vision For “New Syria”

DAMASCUS, Dec 9 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, yesterday, outlined his vision for governance, aiming to build a “new Syria,” anchored in justice, national unity, and renewed regional engagement. His address marked the first anniversary of what the interim authorities describe as the country’s “liberation,” which led to the…