Afghan Interim Gov’t Condemns Attack On School Bus In Pakistan

KABUL, May 22 (NNN-BNA) – The spokesman of the Afghan interim government, Zabihullah Mujahid, strongly condemned the attack on a school bus in Pakistan, yesterday, state-run Bakhtar news agency reported, today. “The attack on the school bus in Khuzdar area of Balouchistan, which killed and injured a number of children,…

Indonesia Aims To Become Global Energy Supplier: President

JAKARTA, May 22 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, said that, the country is ready to become a major energy supplier for the world, given its vast untapped energy reserves and renewable potential. Speaking at the opening of the 49th Indonesian Petroleum Association Convention and Exhibition in Tangerang yesterday, Prabowo…

Philippines’ Marcos Orders All Cabinet Secretaries To Resign After Mid-Term Polls

MANILA, May 22 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, called for the courtesy resignations of cabinet secretaries, after the poor showing of the administration candidates, in the May 12 mid-term elections, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said, today. According to the PCO, the reshuffle “is aimed at giving the president…

Pakistan Expelled Indian Diplomat For “Misconduct”

ISLAMABAD, May 22 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan, today, expelled a staff member of the Indian high commission in Islamabad, declaring the official persona non grata, and directing him to leave the country within 24 hours. The Indian Charge d’Affaires was summoned to Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to convey the decision.…

Canada Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Shots Near Diplomatic Tour

OTTAWA, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canadian Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, said yesterday that, she is summoning the Israeli ambassador, over Israel Defence Forces’ warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank. Anand confirmed that four of Canada’s personnel were part of the delegation, when Israel Defence Forces fired…

European Countries Condemn Israel Over Intensified Gaza Military Offensive

BERLIN, May 22 (NNN-DPA) – As Israel escalates its military campaign in the Gaza Strip, a growing number of European countries are voicing strong criticism, and calling for concrete consequences. The mounting humanitarian crisis has prompted Europe to reconsider its political and economic ties with Israel. The Gaza-based health authorities…

Thousands Protest In Athens Against Israeli Attacks On Gaza

ATHENS, May 22 (NNN-AMNA) – Thousands of people took to the streets of Athens, Greece, yesterday, to protest Israel’s latest military offensive in the Gaza Strip, and the worsening humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing blockade. According to police estimates, more than 3,000 people took part in the protest. Demonstrators…

Urgent: “Serious Accident” Occurred During Launching Ceremony Of DPRK’s New Warship

PYONGYANG, May 22 (NNN-KCNA) – A “serious accident” occurred, during the launching ceremony of a newly-built destroyer of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) yesterday, it was reported this morning.– NNN-KCNA

EU To Lift Economic Sanctions On Syria: Top Diplomat

BRUSSELS, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – The European Union (EU), agreed on Tuesday, to lift its economic sanctions on Syria, following a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas announced, on the social media platform X. “Today (yesterday), we took the…

Israeli Regime Expands Ground Offensive In Gaza

JERUSALEM, May 22 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israeli military said on Tuesday that, it will expand its ground offensive in Gaza and take control of additional territory. “We will expand our operation, establish operational control over more territory, and clear and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure – until Hamas is decisively defeated,”…