Russian Sailors Injured In U.S. Airstrikes On Yemen’s Red Sea Port

SANAA, Apr 27 (NNN-YPA) – Three Russian sailors were injured, when U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on a vessel at Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port, in the country’s province of Hodeidah on the Red Sea, the Houthis announced, yesterday. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Jamal Amer,…

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed In Gaza

JERUSALEM, Apr 27 (NNN-MA’AN) – Two Israeli soldiers were killed on Friday, in the northern Gaza Strip, according to separate statements issued by the Israel Defence Forces and the Israel Police, last night. The two are Ido Voloch, 21, an armoured corps officer and platoon commander, and Neta Yitzhak Kahana,…

Myanmar Attracted Over 690 Million USD FDI In FY 2024-25

YANGON, Apr 27 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar attracted 690.19 million U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI), in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to figures released by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA), yesterday. From Apr 1, 2024, to Mar 31 this year, the Myanmar Investment Commission approved 60…

Pakistani FM Discusses Regional Tensions With Saudi, Iranian Counterparts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, held separate telephone conversations with his Saudi and Iranian counterparts yesterday, to discuss recent regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, in a statement. In his call with Saudi…

Libyan Authorities Destroy Over Five Million Narcotic Pills

TRIPOLI, Apr 26 (NNN-LANA) – Libyan authorities announced yesterday, the destruction of over five million narcotic pills. The Combat 444 Brigade, under the supervision of the Attorney General, seized those pills during operations against smuggling networks and organised crimes, the brigade said in a statement, published on its Facebook page.…

Croatia Receives Last Of 12 French Rafale Jets

ZAGREB, Apr 26 (NNN-CNA) – The final Rafale fighter jet, out of the 12 ordered by Croatia from France, arrived in Zagreb yesterday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. This final delivery marks the completion of “the most important modernisation of the Croatian Air Force in its history,”…

“Meet Bangladesh” Exposition Concludes

DHAKA, Apr 26 (NNN-BSS) – The two-day “Meet Bangladesh Exposition” concluded yesterday, with strong interest from international buyers, as several participating manufacturers secured orders during the event, highlighting growing global demand for Bangladeshi products. The exposition spotlighted key potential export sectors of Bangladesh, including medical and personal protective equipment, leather…

U.S. Conducts 1,200 Raids On Yemen Since March: Houthis

ADEN, Apr 26 (NNN-YPA) – The Houthis claimed yesterday that, U.S. warplanes had conducted 1,200 raids on Yemen since mid-March, resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties and widespread destruction of infrastructure. In a press statement, the foreign affairs authority of the Houthis claimed that, the U.S. operations destroyed “numerous civilian…

Putin, Witkoff Discussed Prospect Of Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks During Meeting In Moscow

MOSCOW, Apr 26 (NNN-TASS) – Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President, Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, discussed the possibility of direct Russia-Ukraine talks, during their meeting in Moscow, local media reported yesterday, citing Russian presidential aide, Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov said, the talks focused on the possibility of restarting…

Malawi President Called For More Foreign Investment In Mining, Tourism Sectors

LILONGWE, Apr 26 (NNN-IRIN) – Malawian President, Lazarus Chakwera, called for more foreign investment in the country’s mining and tourism sectors, to help transform its economy. Chakwera made the remarks, on Thursday night, in Lilongwe, during the official opening of the sixth Malawi International Tourism Expo, which has attracted over…