China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum Kicked Off In Colombo

COLOMBO, Jun 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – The week-long China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum, opened here on Monday, with over 100 participants, including officials, representatives from tourism and aviation sectors, experts and scholars. In her opening address, Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Harini Amarasuriya extended heartfelt gratitude to China, for its long-standing, valuable support…

Sri Lankan Embassy In Iran Relocated From Tehran

COLOMBO, Jun 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Sri Lankan embassy in Tehran has been evacuated, due to the ongoing conflict, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, told parliament, yesterday. Herath said, the embassy will be relocated to another area in Iran and will continue its operations. He…

S. Korean PM Nominee Vows All-Out Efforts Under Guidelines Of President

SEOUL, Jun 18 (NNN-YONHAP) — Kim Min-seok, the first South Korean prime minister nominee, under the Lee Jae-myung government, vowed all-out efforts under the guidelines of the country’s 21st president. Kim told a press conference with foreign correspondents in Seoul yesterday that, he will perform his duties as prime minister…

New Iranian Missile Attack On S. Israel “Intercepted:” Military

JERUSALEM, Jun 18 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Zionist Israeli military said, Iran launched a fresh missile attack towards southern Israel last night, setting off air raid sirens, as the two countries’ deadly aerial conflict continued into the fifth day. The Zionist Israeli military said in a statement that, “sirens sounded in…

Indonesia posted 1.2 billion USD budget deficit as of May

JAKARTA, Jun 18 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, announced yesterday that, the country’s state revenue and expenditure budget (APBN), as of May this year, had experienced a deficit of 21 trillion rupiahs (1.2 billion U.S. dollars). This figure is equivalent to 0.09 percent of the Gross…

Pakistan Takes Measures To Modernise Agricultural Sector For Strong Economy: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, said yesterday that, the country has been taking special measures to modernise the agricultural sector for a strong economy. Agricultural sector is the backbone of the national economy, and the government has introduced several…

Analysts Warn Prolonged Iran-Israel Conflict Could Hit Turkish Economy

ANKARA, Jun 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – A prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel could have far-reaching consequences for Türkiye’s economy, and risk sparking fresh waves of migration. “The economic fallout would be significant, especially for import-dependent countries like Türkiye,” Istanbul-based economist, Atilla Yesilada, told Xinhua. He said, surging energy costs could…

Urgent Action, Solidarity Needed In Fight Against Malaria In Asia-Pacific

BALI, Jun 18 (NNN-ANTARA) – Countries and regions in the Asia-Pacific, called for urgent action and solidarity in the fight against malaria, during the 9th Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination, held in Bali, Indonesia, from Monday to Tuesday (yesterday). “Time is the most precious commodity we have. And…

With All Eyes On Israel-Iran Conflict, Gazans Continue To Endure Bombardment, Blockade

GAZA, Jun 18 (NNN-WAFA) – As the military confrontation between Israel and Iran escalates, residents of the Gaza Strip watch anxiously, fearing the renewed tensions could further deteriorate their already dire humanitarian situation, and push their longstanding plight even further from the global spotlight. In Gaza City, Ibrahim al-Faryani, a…

Slovakia Repatriates Citizens From Middle East As Crisis Escalates

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, Jun 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Slovak plane, carrying 73 people, evacuated from the crisis-hit Middle East, arrived in the capital, Bratislava, last night. The flight returned from Israel via Amman, Jordan. According to Slovak Foreign Minister, Juraj Blanar, the plane was carrying 30 Slovak nationals, including embassy staff.…