UN Welcomes Extension Of Pre-Transitional Period In S.Sudan

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 12 (NNN-SUNA) – The UN chief welcomed the decision by an eastern African bloc, to extend the pre-transitional period for an additional 100 days, for South Sudan to form a national unity government. “The secretary-general welcomes the decision of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Council of…

At Least Six Soldiers Killed, 20 Wounded In A Clash In Central Philippines

MANILA, Nov 12 (NNN-PNA) – At least six soldiers were killed, and 20 others wounded, in a clash between Philippine security forces and rebels, in Eastern Samar province, in the central Philippines, police said today Tuesday. The police said, a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was also killed, in the…

Afghan Forces Kill 13 Insurgents In Northern Province

PUL-E-KHUMRI, Afghanistan, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Units of Afghan Special Force, killed 13 armed militants, during overnight operations against Taliban outfit in Dand-e-Ghori area, outside Pul-e-Khumri, the capital of the northern Baghlan province, Abdul Ghafar Nuristani, spokesman for the Special Force, said today, Tuesday. Three more militants sustained injuries, and…

Update: Three Explosions Rock Syria’s Qamishli City, Killing Six

DAMASCUS, Nov 12 (NNN-SANA) – Six people were killed and 22 others wounded when three car bombs went off in Syria’a northeastern Qamishli city. Two cars went off in the al-Wihda street while the third one exploded near the al-Amin hotel in the central part of Qamishli city in the…

Philippines Is World’s Biggest Rice Importer For 2019

MANILA, Nov 12 (NNN-PNA) – Philippines is on its way to become the world’s biggest importer of rice this year following the government’s decision to allow the unimpeded importation of the staple as a way to bring down prices, international data showed. A report by the United States’ Department of…

Myanmar Sued For Genocide

BANJUL, The Gambia, Nov 12 (NNN-ANN) – On behalf of OIC, the Gambia files the case with International Court of Justice, seeking orders to stop atrocities on Rohingyas, immediately. The Gambia filed a case with the top court, accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority, more than…

Bangkok Residents Use More Natural Krathongs: Governor

BANGKOK, Nov 12 (NNN-TNA) – Bangkok Governor, Pol Gen, Asawin Kwanmuang, expressed delight on Tuesday (today), that the majority of Bangkokians had heeded calls to use krathongs made of natural, biodegradable materials, at last night’s celebration of the Loy Krathong festival. He was speaking after reviewing the results of krathong…

HK Stocks Dive 2.6% As Violence Escalates

HONG KONG, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Hong Kong stocks went into a tailspin, with the local benchmark gauge seeing its steepest single-day fall since Aug, as investors ran for cover, amid escalating social unrest in the city, and lingering Sino-US trade tensions. The Hang Seng Index dived 2.62 percent, or…

Chinese, Malaysian Companies Join Hands On Developing “Green Bus” For ASEAN Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd. and Malaysian automotive manufacturer, Terus Maju Services (TMS), signed an agreement to develop new energy buses for the ASEAN market. The agreement sees the two companies jointly develop buses for Malaysia’s domestic market and other ASEAN markets, including…

Four Armed Separatists Arrested Over Murder Of Cameroonian Army Officer

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four armed separatists, suspected of murdering an officer of the Cameroon armed forces, were captured on Monday in Muyuka, a locality in the troubled English-speaking region of Southwest, according to the army. They were ambushed and arrested in their camp by the military, who…