DPRK Conducted Drill To Improve Nuclear Forces’ Readiness

PYONGYANG, May 9 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), conducted a joint striking drill, on the eastern fronts, using long-range artillery and missile systems, as its top leader stressed the importance of improving the combat readiness of the country’s nuclear forces, it was reported today. The exercise…

Cambodia Records 18 Percent Rise In Air Travellers In First Four Months: Spokesperson

PHNOM PENH, May 9 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia registered a total of 2.52 million air passengers in the first four months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 18 percent, a spokesperson said, yesterday. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, who is also secretary of state for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, said, international…

Indonesian Cities To Give Discipline Training Programmes For Troubled Youths

JAKARTA, May 9 (NNN-ANTARA) – Several Indonesian cities favoured sending “delinquent” students and youths, to military barracks for training programmes aimed at instilling discipline. The programmes were recently proposed by West Java Governor, Dedi Mulyadi, who instructed regions within the province to collaborate with local military posts, to provide a…

ADB Posts Record 8.7 Billion USD In Non-Sovereign Co-financing Last Year

ADB Posts Record 8.7 Billion USD In Non-Sovereign Co-financing Last Year

MANILA, May 9 (NNN-PNA) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB), said yesterday, it mobilised a record 8.7 billion U.S. dollars, in non-sovereign co-financing in 2024, underscoring the growing role of private sector engagement, in advancing development across Asia and the Pacific. The figure contributed to a total co-financing amount of…

Iran Rejects Alleged Involvement In “Terror Plot” In London

TEHRAN, May 9 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, yesterday, categorically rejected media claims that, Iranian nationals were involved in a suspected “terror plot” against the Israeli embassy in London. “Iran, in no uncertain terms, categorically rejects any involvement in such actions, and confirms that we have not…

21 More Palestinians Murdered In Israeli Attacks Across Gaza: Civil Defence

GAZA, May 9 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 21 more Palestinians were murdered, and dozens of others wounded, in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip yesterday, the Civil Defence in Gaza said. Nine people, including children and women, were murdered, when Israeli warplanes attacked a residential house, in the town of…

Toyota Forecasts 34.9 Percent Drop In Fiscal 2025 Net Profit

TOKYO, May 9 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp., said yesterday, it expects a 34.9 percent year-on-year drop in net profit, for fiscal 2025 to 3.1 trillion yen (about 21.6 billion U.S. dollars), due to U.S. higher tariffs and a stronger yen. Its operating profit is projected at 3.8 trillion…

Urgent: Several Areas In India Along Pakistan Border Come Under Heavy Attack: Media Reports

NEW DELHI, May 9 (NNN-PTI) – Several areas in the Indian-controlled Kashmir, including Jammu and Uri, situated along the international border with Pakistan, came under heavy attack by artillery fire from Pakistan, said TV media reports, late yesterday. The reports showed attack being carried by drones and missiles from the…

Update: One Killed, Five Injured In India’s Drone Strikes On Pakistan: Official

ISLAMABAD, May 9 (NNN-APP) – At least one civilian was killed and five others, including four military personnel, were injured, in a series of drone strikes by India, targeting multiple locations in Pakistan, since the early hours of Thursday, the Pakistani military said, yesterday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public…