Two Rockets Hit Perimeter Of Baghdad’s Airport

BAGHDAD, Dec 12 (NNN-NINA) – Two Katyusha rockets landed, on Wednesday night, at the perimeter of Iraq’s Baghdad International Airport, without causing casualty, an Interior Ministry official said. The attack took place at night, near a military base, housing U.S. troops near the airport, at the southwestern edge of the…

Update: Death Toll Rises To Eight In Volcanic Eruption In New Zealand

WELLINGTON, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two more people (Australian brothers) died in hospital overnight, following the volcanic eruption on White Island, bringing the death toll to eight, local police said, today. “One was treated at Middlemore Hospital and one at Waikato Hospital. Police remain focused on supporting families at this…

India Passes Controversial Citizenship Bill (CAB) In Upper House Of Parliament

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (NNN-PTI) – The upper house of Indian parliament, or Rajya Sabha, passed the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), Wednesday evening, officials said. The bill will grant citizenship to illegal immigrants belonging to six religions – Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Parsi and Christianity – from neighbouring Bangladesh,…

Israel Heads To Unprecedented Third Election In A Year After Parliament Dissolved

JERUSALEM, Dec 12 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israeli parliament was dissolved on Wednesday night, after its two main parties failed to form a government, ahead of a midnight deadline, signalling an unprecedented third election within a year. The election will be held in Mar, 2020. The Knesset is expected to vote…

Suu Kyi Set To Speak In Myanmar’s Defence In Genocide Case

THE HAGUE, Dec 11 (NNN-MNA) – Aung San Suu Kyi is set to speak out in Myanmar’s defence, at the United Nation’s (UN) top court on Wednesday (today), a day after the former democracy icon was urged to “stop the genocide” against Rohingya Muslims. Once hailed internationally for her defiance…

Indian Government To Develop Data Bank Of Farmers Across The Country

NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government said, it will soon develop a comprehensive data bank of farmers across the country. According to the federal ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare, the database would be helpful in better planning and smooth implementation of schemes related to agriculture. “The…

Iran Has No Shortage Of Medicine Despite U.S. Sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran, Dec 11 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Minister of Health, Saeed Namaki, said that, Iran faces no serious shortage of pharmaceuticals, despite U.S. sanctions. Namaki said, “Iran has not faced any severe shortage of medicines, although the enemies have waged an economic war against the country.” The medicine shortage, at…

Fifth Gulf Defence And Aerospace Exhibition Opens In Kuwait

KUWAIT, Dec 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 5th Gulf Defence and Aerospace (GDA) exhibition, kicked off on Tuesday, at the Kuwait International Fairground, in Hawalli Governorate, with the participation of more than 200 armament companies from 31 countries and regions. At the opening ceremony, Mohammad Al-Khudhur, Kuwait’s army chief of general…

Lebanon Receives New Military Aid From U.S.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec 11 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon, on Tuesday, received 16 containers of ammunition of different calibres from the United States, it was reported. The ammunition, which is part of the American aid programme for the Lebanese army, was received through the Port of Beirut. The United States is the…

Iraqi President Urges Joint Efforts Between Protesters, Political Blocs To Name New PM

BAGHDAD, Dec 11 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi President, Barham Salih, urged anti-government protesters and political blocs to work together to nominate a new prime minister. “We can all cooperate to nominate whoever we agree upon, to head the cabinet and form a new government, within the constitutional terms,” Salih said. Iraqis…