Eight-Year-Old Namibian Cheetah Died At India’s Kuno National Park

NEW DELHI, Jul 13 (NNN-PTI) – An eight-year-old female Namibian cheetah, died yesterday, at the Kuno National Park (KNP), in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, officials said. The cheetah succumbed to her injuries that she sustained approximately a week ago, reportedly during a possible hunting attempt, inside a…

Nine Killed After Gunmen Intercepted Passenger Bus In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 13 (NNN-APP) – At least nine passengers were abducted and shot dead, after gunmen intercepted at least two buses, in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province, the spokesperson of the provincial government confirmed. The attack occurred on Thursday night in Loralai, a district in northern Balochistan, where armed assailants stopped…

Iraq’s Internet Users Surged To 82.9 Percent By End Of 2024

BAGHDAD, Jul 13 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq’s Ministry of Communications, announced yesterday that, the country’s internet users increased to 82.9 percent of the population, by the end of 2024. In a statement, the ministry cited data from the International Telecommunication Union, noting that, it marks a significant rise, compared to only…

PKK’s Disarmament Marks Milestone For Regional Peace, Stability: Iraqi President

BAGHDAD, Jul 13 (NNN-NINA) – The recent announcement by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), to begin the process of disarmament, marks a major milestone in the effort to consolidate long-term peace and stability, the Iraqi presidency said, yesterday. The PKK’s disarmament process is an important and historic step towards ending…

Yemen’s Houthis Issue New Minted 50-Riyal Coin

SANAA, Jul 13 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthis announced yesterday, the issuing of a freshly minted 50-riyal coin. A new metal coin of 50 riyals will be put into circulation starting Sunday (tomorrow), Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported, citing a statement by the Houthi-controlled central bank in the capital, Sanaa. “Minting the…

Population Data To Help Myanmar’s Development

YANGON, Jul 13 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar observed World Population Day with a ceremony in Nay Pyi Taw, emphasising the role of population data in national development, the state-run daily, Myanma Alinn, reported yesterday. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of Myanmar’s State Administration Council, Vice Senior General Soe Win, said…

Laos Alerts Riverbank Residents To Potential Flooding

VIENTIANE, Jul 13 (NNN-KPL) – The weather bureau of Laos, warned the public, especially those living near riverbanks, to remain vigilant, as heavy rain, occasional strong winds, and rising water levels may lead to widespread flooding. According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, under the Ministry of Natural Resources…

Sri Lankan Workers Remitted Over 635 Million USD In June

COLOMBO, Jul 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lankan workers sent 635.7 million U.S. dollars, in remittances in June, up more than 22 percent from June, last year, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Total remittances for last year reached 6.57 billion dollars. Between Jan…

Openness Brings Progress, Closure Leads To Backwardness: Chinese FM On U.S.-Imposed Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Openness brings progress, while closure leads to backwardness, Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said here today, when commenting on U.S.-imposed high tariffs against various countries. Amid the ongoing mixture of changes and chaos, in the current international situation, every country must make a choice…

Indonesia Secured 13 Medals At ASEAN Chess Championship

JAKARTA, Jul 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian players delivered a strong performance at the 2025 ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championship, bringing home a total of 13 medals from the event held in Penang, Malaysia, according to local media reports, yesterday. The Indonesian delegation secured six gold, four silver and three bronze…