Rare Sumatran Elephant Found Dead In Indonesia, Probe Underway

JAKARTA, Sept 10 (NNN-ANTARA) – A critically endangered Sumatran elephant was found dead at a farmland, in Indonesia’s Aceh province yesterday, and an investigation is underway, to find out the cause of the death, a police officer and an official said. The farmland is situated in Mila sub-district of Pidie…

Thailand Destroys Over 780,000 Pirated Goods Estimated At 11 Million USD

BANGKOK, Sept 10 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, yesterday broadcast live pictures of the destruction of 785,376 pirated goods, estimated at 11 million U.S. dollars. The bull-dozing of the pirated goods occurred in Thailand’s central province of Saraburi and the eastern province of Chon Buri. The ministry said that…

Pakistani Soldier Killed Along LoC

ISLAMABAD, Sept 10 (NNN-PPI) – Pakistan’s army said last night that, a Pakistani soldier was killed by Indian forces’ firing, along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region. An army statement said, the Indian army “initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation” in Bedori sector along the LoC. “Indian army…

Thailand’s Phuket Airport Conducts Dress Rehearsal For Foreign Tourist Arrivals Amid COVID-19

BANGKOK, Sept 10 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Phuket International Airport, said, it held a dress rehearsal for international arrivals, amid the COVID-19 pandemic to conform with the Thai government’s “Phuket Model” programme, once the scheme is approved by the Cabinet. The rehearsal covered every step, from beginning of tourist arrivals to…

Sri Lanka Says Fire Onboard Burning Oil Tanker Under Control

COLOMBO, Sept 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Sri Lanka Navy said, a fire, which had reignited onboard the MT New Diamond oil tanker, on Monday, has been brought under control and the distressed ship was being towed further away towards safe waters by a tug boat. The vessel is carrying 270,000…

India’s Top Health Research Body Says Plasma Therapy Ineffective In Reducing COVID-19 Mortality

NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (NNN-PTI) – India’s top health research body, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in its study said, Convalescent Plasma (CP) therapy, did not help in reducing death due to COVID-19. “CP was not associated with reduction in mortality or progression to severe COVID-19,” said the study,…

Brunei’s Sultan Meets Chinese Defence Minister On Ties, Cooperation

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Brunei’s Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, met here yesterday afternoon, with visiting Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister, Wei Fenghe, and the two sides discussed bilateral relations and cooperation. The Sultan said, the peoples of Brunei and China enjoyed close ties in history. Brunei…

U.S. To Reduce Troop Presence In Iraq, Afghanistan By Nov

WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Commander of the U.S. Central Command, Kenneth McKenzie, confirmed that, the United States would withdraw thousands of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan by Nov, U.S. media reported yesterday. The Politico reported that, McKenzie, during a ceremony for Operation Inherent Resolve with the Iraqi minister of…

European Commission Chief Concerned About UK’s Intention To Breach Brexit Agreement

BRUSSELS, Sept 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said yesterday, she is “very concerned” about the United Kingdom’s intention to breach the Brexit agreement. “Very concerned about announcements from the British government, on its intentions to breach the Withdrawal Agreement. This would break international law and…

Iran’s FM To Visit Europe Amid Mounting U.S. Pressures

TEHRAN, Sept 10 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, will visit European countries next week, it was reported yesterday. During his European tour, Zarif will visit Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The imminent trip of the minister comes at a time when the United States has mounted…