Eight Syrian Refugees Injured In Drone Explosion In E. Lebanon

BEIRUT/DAMASCUS, Apr 25 (NNN-NNA/SANA) – Eight Syrian refugees were injured yesterday, when a booby-trapped drone exploded on a farm, in the Lebanese town of Hosh Al-Sayyid Ali. It was reported that, the drone was rigged and detonated near the Syrian border, adding that, the eight wounded Syrians had been transported…

Syria Welcomed Britain’s Lifting Of Sanctions On 12 Entities

DAMASCUS, Apr 25 (NNN-SANA) – Syria, yesterday, welcomed Britain’s decision to lift sanctions on 12 Syrian entities, operating in key sectors. In a statement issued by Syria’s foreign affairs authorities, the Syrian government described Britain’s move as part of broader efforts, to amend its sanctions regime on Syria, and viewed…

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority Modernises Fleet With Two Locally Produced Tugboats

RED SEA, Egypt, Apr 25 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA), launched two domestically built tugboats, as part of its strategy to modernise its maritime fleet, using the latest global technologies. SCA Chairman, Osama Rabie, announced, during Wednesday’s launching ceremony that, the two tugs, built at the South Red…

Egyptian President, Italian FM Discussed Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

CAIRO, Apr 25 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, met here with Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, yesterday, to discuss enhancing bilateral relations and addressing pressing regional issues. According to a statement by the Egyptian presidency, the discussion focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in key sectors, particularly in the economic,…

China’s Port City Eyes Deeper Cooperation With Britain

LONDON, Apr 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – An investment and business promotion event, for China’s northern port city of Tianjin, was held in central London yesterday, with enthusiastic participation from both Chinese and British stakeholders. Tianjin, a key coastal hub in northern China, and a strategic gateway to North-east Asia, was a…

Indonesia Maintains Financial Stability Amid Global Economic Uncertainty: Minister

JAKARTA, Apr 25 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Financial System Stability remains strong, in the first quarter, despite rising global economic and financial market uncertainties, according to Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati. The heightened volatility was largely driven by escalating trade tensions, following tariff policies implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump, Sri…

Pakistan Announces Countermeasures Against India

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (NNN-APP) – India’s move, targeting Pakistan, following a shooting incident in the Indian-controlled Kashmir was “highly irresponsible and legally unfounded,” and Pakistan will adopt a series of countermeasures against India, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. yesterday. Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, chaired a high-level…

Massive Fire Breaks Out In New Zealand’s Largest City

AUCKLAND, Apr 25 (NNN-RNZ) – A massive fire broke out in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, last night. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said in its media release that, they were alerted to the fire at a recycling plant in North Shore, Auckland, at 17:24 yesterday. It is understood that,…

Cambodia Hosts ASEAN Climate Outlook Forum, With Focus On Heatwaves, Public Health

PHNOM PENH, Apr 25 (NNN-AKP) – The 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Climate Outlook Forum, was convened in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, yesterday, with a focus on heatwaves and public health. The forum was attended by climate experts from ASEAN member countries and representatives from the World…

Vietnam To Start Construction Of North-South High-Speed Railway By Next Year

HANOI, Apr 24 (NNN-VNA) – The Vietnamese government has set a deadline for the north-south high-speed railway line’s groundbreaking by Dec 31, 2026, it was reported today, citing a resolution, issued yesterday. The government required the project’s construction, procurement and equipment installation to be completed by 2035, for its official…