Water Supply Network Inaugurated In Afghanistan

KABUL, Jun 29 (NNN-BNA) – A new water supply project has been completed and put into operation, in northern Afghanistan’s Sari Pul province, it was reported yesterday. According to the report, the network, which cost eight million afghani (about 113,526 U.S. dollars), can provide clean water to nearly 463 families…

Dozens Of Israeli Settlers Attack Israeli Soldiers Near West Bank Town, Six Arrested

JERUSALEM, Jun 29 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israel Defence Forces (IDF), said in a statement yesterday that, dozens of Israeli civilians, among them settlers, attacked Israeli soldiers near the Palestinian town of Kafr Malik, central West Bank, overnight. Israeli news website, Ynet, reported that the gathering, including about 40 Israeli settlers…

Iran’s FM Urges Trump To Stop “Disrespectful Tone” Towards Iranian Top Leader

TEHRAN, Jun 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said early yesterday that, if U.S. President Donald Trump is sincere about seeking to reach an agreement with Tehran, he should put aside his “disrespectful tone” towards the Iranian supreme leader. He made the remarks in a post on…

At Least 40 More Palestinians Murdered In Israeli Attacks Across Gaza; Total Deaths: 56,331 Palestinians

GAZA, Jun 28 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 40 more Palestinians were murdered by Zionist Israeli gunfire and shelling, across the Gaza Strip, yesterday, Palestinian sources said. Eyewitnesses said that, Zionist Israeli forces opened fire on thousands of civilians, waiting for food, near a U.S.-backed aid distribution centre, north of Rafah,…

Thousands Of Yemenis Rally In Houthi-Controlled Region In Support Of Gaza, Iran

ADEN, Jun 28 (NNN-SABA) – Thousands of Yemenis, yesterday, gathered in public squares across Houthi-controlled provinces, to show their support for Gaza and Iran, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. The rallies were organised under the banner “praising Iran’s victory … and expressing steadfastness with Gaza until victory,” following a…

Brunei’s Biggest Consumer Fair Opened

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jun 26 (NNN-ANN) – The 31st Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE) of Brunei, opened at the International Convention Centre here, yesterday, attracting over 350 exhibitors and more than 600 booths. Brunei’s biggest consumer fair, CFTE is being held from Jun 25 to Jun 29, alongside the…

Indonesia’s Batik Exports Surge 76.2 Percent In Q1

JAKARTA, Jun 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – Shipment of Indonesia’s traditional cloth, Batik, rose 76.2 percent, year-on-year, in the first quarter of this year, with exports penetrating the markets of South Africa, China, and the U.S., Indonesian Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang, said, yesterday. The minister said, Batik exports in the first…

Indonesia Conducts 1st Passenger-Carrying Test Flight Of Ehang 216-S Flying Taxi

JAKARTA, Jun 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – The EHang 216-S flying taxi, successfully conducted a test flight in Tangerang Regency, Banten province, yesterday, after receiving permission from Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, to carry passengers in a demonstration flight. “Our agenda is to continue testing flights, so that, this can become a future…

Heavy Rain, Storms Hit Japan Amid Unstable Weather

TOKYO, Jun 26 (NNN-NHK) – A tropical low pressure system, along with a stationary front, over the Sea of Japan, are causing unstable weather across much of the country, leading to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Yesterday, some areas saw intense rainfall, with up to 389 mm in 24 hours, in…

6,000 Industrial Plants Operational In Afghanistan: Official

KABUL, Jun 26 (NNN-BNA) – Acting Minister for Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, said that, about 6,000 industrial plants are operational in Afghanistan. “About 6,000 industrial factories are currently operational in Afghanistan,” the state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) quoted Azizi, yesterday, as saying. Afghanistan plans to increase the…