13 Injured As Gas Tanker Explodes In Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Aug 15 (NNN-AKP) – Thirteen people were wounded, when a gas tanker truck exploded, in north-western Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, a deputy provincial police chief confirmed today (Thursday). The incident happened at a liquefied petroleum gas station, on Wednesday afternoon, at Wat Bo village, in Siem Reap…

Japan’s Emperor Expresses “Deep Remorse” Over Japan’s Wartime Acts

TOKYO, Japan, Aug 15 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday (today), expressed his “deep remorse” over Japan’s wartime acts. The remarks were made in Naruhito’s first appearance, at an annual ceremony, to mourn the lives lost during the war. Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the throne in May, in his…

Winner Of Miss Myanmar International 2019 In Yangon

YANGON, Myanmar, Aug 15 (NNN-MYANMARTIMES) -Khin Ohmar Myint was crowned Miss Myanmar International 2019, which was held in Yangon late on Wednesday (last night). Khin Ohmar Myint, 23, also grabbed the title of Miss Congeniality. Meanwhile, Myo Thiri Ko and Ya Mone earned the 1st and 2nd runner-up titles, respectively.…

Iraqi, Palestinian Fm’s Hold Phone Call Over Palestine’s Issue

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 15 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq, on Wednesday, called on the international community to adhere to the resolutions of international legitimacy, with regard to the Palestinian issue. Iraq’s comment came, during a phone call between Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, and his Palestinian counterpart, Riyad al-Maliki, during which, the…

Iran’s President To Address At UN Meeting Next Month

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, will take part in the UN General Assembly meeting in New York next month, if nothing unexpected happens, the President’s Chief of Staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, said, on Wednesday. “If nothing special happens, the president will take part in the UN…

Chinese Light Rail Delivers 2.4 Million Trips In Mecca For Hajj Pilgrims

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Aug 15 (NNN-SPA) – China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC), operator of the Mecca light rail, in the Hajj season in Mecca, completed this year’s pilgrimage transport service on Wednesday (yesterday). During the seven-day operation, the total operation time was 156 hours, and more than 2.4 million…

Rebels Shot Down Syrian War Plane In Idlib

DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug 15 (NNN-SANA) – Rebels shot down a Syrian war plane, in the country’s north-western province of Idlib, on Wednesday (yesterday). The rebels of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the umbrella group of the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, shot down the war plane in southern Idlib, said the Syrian…

Yemeni Government Demands Withdrawal Of Separatist Forces Before Saudi-Backed Dialogue

ADEN, Yemen, Aug 15 (NNN-SABA) – The Saudi-backed Yemeni government, set withdrawal of forces belonging to the Southern Transitional Council (STC) as a precondition for starting dialogue, under the auspices of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement by the Yemeni Foreign Ministry, the government demanded complete withdrawal of the STC…

Turkish Drones Start Operating In Northern Syria As Part Of U.S.-Turkish Safe Zone Deal

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish drones started operating in northern Syria on Wednesday, as part of a recent agreement between Turkey and the United States, on the creation of a safe zone there. Turkish Defence Ministry, said that, drones started carrying out work in the area, where the…

Pakistani PM Visits Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir Amid Tension With India

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (2-L) arrives at the legislative assembly in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir on August 14, 2019.  Photo courtesy of IC/Amiruddin Mughal ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Aug 15 (NNN-PPI) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, on Wednesday, visited Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, amid the ongoing tension with India, after…