Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban For Indian Flights By One Month

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on all Indian flights by one month, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) announced, yesterday. According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the PCAA, the restriction applies to all aircraft registered in India, operated, owned, or leased…

Lebanon Signs Water Supply Loan Agreement With World Bank

BEIRUT, May 24 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Finance Minister, Yassine Jaber, yesterday signed a 257.8-million-U.S. dollar loan agreement, with World Bank Regional Director, Jean-Christophe Carret, to fund the Greater Beirut Water Supply Second Project, which aims to expand water access to 1.8 million people. According to a statement released by the…

Iranian FM Says 5th Round Of Iran-U.S. Talks “One Of Most Professional”

TEHRAN, May 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said yesterday that, the fifth round of the Iran-U.S. indirect talks was “one of the most professional rounds.” “I think the American side, at present, has a better and more clear understanding of our positions,” Araghchi told Iran’s state-run…

Netanyahu’s Army Strikes Over 75 Targets In Gaza Strip Overnight

JERUSALEM, May 24 (NNN-WAFA) – Netanyahu’s army said in a statement yesterday that, its air force struck more than 75 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day. According to the statement, the targets included “militants, rocket launchers, military compounds, weapons storage facilities, and other military infrastructure.” At least…

Iran Condemns Fresh U.S. Sanctions Ahead Of Fifth Round Of Nuclear Talks

TEHRAN, May 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, yesterday, strongly condemned the United States, for slapping new sanctions on individuals or entities providing Iran with certain construction-related materials. He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X, after the U.S. Department of State claimed…

Laos Discusses Plans To Fight Thalassemia

VIENTIANE, May 23 (NNN-KPL) – Laos’ National Blood Transfusion Centre, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, convened a meeting, to discuss strategies for the prevention and control of thalassemia. The meeting was held in the Lao capital, Vientiane yesterday, chaired by Lao Deputy Minister of Health, Phayvanh Keopaseuth, according…

Indonesia’s Broad Money Supply Grew 5.2 Percent In Apr

JAKARTA, May 23 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s central bank reported that, broad money supply (M2), grew by 5.2 percent year-on-year, in Apr this year, reaching 9,390.0 trillion rupiah, down from 6.1 percent in the previous month. “The expansion was mainly supported by a 6.0 percent increase in narrow money (M1) and…

Iran’s FM Says No Deal Possible If U.S. Seeks End Of Uranium Enrichment

TEHRAN, May 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said yesterday, there will be no nuclear agreement, if the United States seeks to cease Iran’s uranium enrichment. He made the remarks in a live interview, broadcast with the state-run IRIB TV, ahead of the fifth round of indirect…

Philippines Calls For Rapid Aid Deliveries To Gaza

MANILA, May 23 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines, today, called for the “full, safe, rapid, and unhindered delivery” of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, throughout the Gaza Strip. “Humanitarian aid must reach the civilian population of Gaza – particularly the most vulnerable, including the sick, women, children, the elderly,…

Lee Jae-Myung Leads Poll For S. Korean Presidential Election

SEOUL, May 23 (NNN-YONHAP) – Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of South Korea’s majority liberal Democratic Party, led a poll for the June 3 snap presidential election, Flower Research survey showed, today. Lee came out on top with a support rate of 50.5 percent, taking a big lead over Kim Moon-soo,…