South African Peacekeepers Begin Phased Withdrawal From DRC

JOHANNESBURG, May 5 (NNN-BUANEWS) – The withdrawal of South African peacekeepers, deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), along with their military equipment, has begun, South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga announced, yesterday. “This announcement follows extensive regional diplomatic engagements, high-level consultations with…

World Insights: How Middle Easterners See Trump’s Mideast Policies

CAIRO, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in Jan, the Middle East has seen conflicts intensifying and civilian suffering mounting under U.S. involvement. Regional analysts said that, the U.S. government’s disregard for sovereignty and human rights in the Middle East, has not only jeopardised local…

Chinese Automaker Backs Indonesia’s Green Industry Push As Main Partner In AIGIS 2025

JAKARTA, May 5 (NNN-ANTARA) – JAECOO, an SUV brand under China’s Chery Group, has been trusted as the main partner in organising the 2nd Annual Indonesia Green Industry Summit (AIGIS), to be held this Aug, a flagship initiative launched by Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, to accelerate the country’s progress towards…

Flooding Killed Two, Injured Three, Caused Severe Property Damage In N. Afghanistan

KABUL, May 5 (NNN-BNA) – At least two people have been killed and three others injured, after flash floods caused by heavy rains in northern Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, a local official reported, yesterday. Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods on the outskirts of the province’s Jorm district. Provincial director for the…

Humanitarian Situation In Gaza “Beyond Imagination:” UN Agency

GAZA, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – “The humanitarian situation throughout the Gaza Strip is beyond imagination,” the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East warned, yesterday. The UN agency said on social media platform X that, “as the complete blocking of supplies essential for survival…

Philippines Puts National Police On Full Alert As Mid-Term Election Nears

MANILA, May 4 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP), went on full alert yesterday, to ensure a peaceful, fair, and orderly May 12 mid-term elections. “Our personnel are committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the election period,” said PNP Chief, General Rommel Francisco Marbil, adding, “There is no…

SriLankan Airlines Flight Delayed By Security Alert

COLOMBO, May 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – One of SriLankan Airlines’ planes underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon arrival in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka, yesterrday, due to a security alert related to a suspect of the recent attack, in the Indian-controlled Kashmir, an official of the airlines told the press. The…

DPRK Warns Against U.S. Arms Buildup On And Around Korean Peninsula

PYONGYANG, May 4 (NNN-KCNA) – The U.S. arms buildup on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, will be an unwise option to further increase the uncertainty of U.S. mainland security. The warning was issued by an unnamed military commentator. The interceptor drill, simulating the so-called intercontinental ballistic missile attack…

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Struck Indonesia’s Gorontalo Province, No Tsunami Threat

JAKARTA, May 4 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Gorontalo province last night, with no risk of triggering large waves, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The quake occurred at 19:51 Jakarta time (1251 GMT), with its epicentre located 35 km north-west of Pohuwato Regency, at…

Afghanistan Exported 466,000 Tonnes Of Fruits, Dried Fruits In One Year

KABUL, May 4 (NNN-BNA) – Afghanistan exported 466,000 tonnes of fruits and dried fruits, during the Persian calendar year of 1403 ending, on March 20, the office of the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs said, yesterday. Afghanistan exported 466,000 tonnes of fruits and dried fruits worth 643 million…