DPRK’s New-Generation Destroyer Conducted First Weapon Systems Test

PYONGYANG, May 1 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s 5,000-tonne new-generation destroyer, “Choe Hyon” conducted its first weapon systems test this week, with its top leader supervising the event, state media said yesterday. It was reported that, a test-fire of supersonic cruise missiles, strategic cruise missiles, anti-aircraft…

Iran Says 4th Round Of Indirect Talks With U.S. Set For Rome

TEHRAN, May 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said yesterday that, the fourth round of the Omani-mediated indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will be held in Rome this Saturday. Araghchi made the remarks on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting in Tehran, while…

Myanmar’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 3,798

YANGON, Apr 30 (NNN-MNA) – As of yesterday, the death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has risen to 3,798, state-owned daily, The Global New Light of Myanmar reported, today. In addition, the March 28 devastating quake has left 5,106 people injured, with 106 others still missing, the report added.– NNN-MNA

Pakistani Army Accuses India Of Sponsoring Terrorism, Presents “Irrefutable Evidence”

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (NNN-APP) – The director general of the Pakistani military’s media wing, yesterday, accused India of being directly involved in orchestrating acts of terrorism within Pakistan, presenting “irrefutable evidence” of “state-sponsored terrorism.” Speaking at a press briefing in Rawalpindi, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General…

Afghan Ministry Launched 116 Essential Development Projects

KABUL, Apr 30 (NNN-BNA) – The Afghan Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, launched 116 essential development projects worth over 2.8 million U.S. dollars, in eastern Afghanistan’s Wardak province, the ministry said in a statement, late yesterday. The projects, which include building bridges, culverts, protective walls, irrigation canals and rural…

Brunei, Oman Signed MoU For Media Cooperation

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Apr 30 (NNN-ONA) – Brunei and Oman have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen media cooperation. Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence, Haji Halbi Haji Mohd Yussof and Oman’s Minister of Information, Abdullah Nasser bin Khalifa al-Harrasi, signed the…

Two-State Solution “Is Near A Point Of No Return,” Warns UN Chief

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, warned yesterday that, the two-State solution to the Palestinian question “is near a point of no return.” In remarks to the UN Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Guterres said, the…

Israel Insists On Hamas Disarmament Before Accepting Gaza Truce: Sources

CAIRO, Apr 30 (NNN-MENA) – Israel insists on disarming Hamas, as a precondition to its acceptance of Egypt’s six-month Gaza truce proposal, well-informed Egyptian sources, said. According to the sources, the Israeli response was relayed by an Israeli security delegation, led by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister, Ron Dermer, during a…

Syrian Authorities, Local Leaders Reach Deal To End Sectarian Clashes Near Damascus

DAMASCUS, Apr 30 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian authorities and local community leaders, in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana, reached an agreement yesterday, to restore calm after recent deadly sectarian clashes. The agreement, announced in a joint statement by the two sides, following a high-level meeting, includes four key points: guaranteeing compensation…

Lebanese President Reaffirms Commitment To Reforms, Urges U.S. Pressure On Israel To Withdraw

BEIRUT, Apr 30 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to comprehensive reforms, yesterday, during a meeting with a visiting delegation led by retired U.S. General, Joseph Votel. “Lebanon is moving forward with economic, financial, and administrative reforms,” Aoun told the delegation from the Middle East Institute,…