UN Mission In Iraq Affirms Importance Of Helping Victims Of Daesh Sexual Violence

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 27 (NNN-NINA) – The United Nations mission in Iraq, said that, response to the needs of survivors of sexual violence in the conflict perpetrated by the Daesh is needed, to assist victims’ recovery. Marking the annual International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the…

S. Korea’s Childbirth Hits Record Low For 37 Months

SEOUL, S. Korea, June 26 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s childbirth hit a record monthly low for 37 straight months to April, boosting worry about a so-called demographic cliff, a government report showed today (Wednesday). The number of newborn babies came in at 26,100 in April, down 1,700, or 6.1 percent,…

Brunei Sees Food, Agricultural Products Export Opportunities To China: Deputy Minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei, June 26 (NNN-PB NEWS) – Brunei hopes to reach a trade facilitation agreement on food and agricultural products with China, in the near future, Brunei’s Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy, Abdul Manaf said, adding that, the agreement will help expand the country’s food and agricultural…

Two U.S. Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan today (Wednesday), the NATO-led support mission in Afghanistan confirmed. “I can confirm that two U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan,” a spokeswoman of NATO-led support mission said, over the phone. She did not provide more details about…

Vietnam, EU To Ink Free Trade Agreement

HANOI, Vietnam, June 26 (NNN-VNA) – The European Union (EU)-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, will be signed on Sunday, in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, local media reported today (Wednesday). After the EVFTA takes effect, over 99 percent of tariffs on goods from both sides will…

Aussie Supplier Fined 1.6 Million USD For Selling Fake Aboriginal Art

SYDNEY, Australia, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian indigenous art supplier, Birubi Art, has been fined 1.6 million U.S. dollars, for selling items including didgeridoos and boomerangs which falsely claimed were made by local Aboriginal artists. The penalty was handed down by the Federal Court in Sydney today (Wednesday), with the…

Malnourished Children At Risk Of Encephalitis, Says Indian Paediatrician

NEW DELHI, India, June 26 (NNN-PTI) – With more than 150 children dead and many more infected by the outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), the eastern Indian state of Bihar has hit the headlines over the past few weeks. The infected children were admitted to Sri Krishna Medical College…

Israel’s Ban Of Supplying Fuel To Gaza Mounts Suffering: Official

GAZA, Palestine, June 26 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official, warned that, the Israeli decision of banning the shipment of fuel, to operate the only Gaza power station, would mount the populations’ suffering in the Gaza Strip. Zeyad Thabet, director general of Electricity Distribution Company in Gaza, said, “Israel’s decision…

Canada Donates 3.75 Million USD To UN Activities Of Clearing Mines In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 26 (NNN-NINA) – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), said, Canada has donated about 3.75 million U.S. dollars, to support efforts and activities of the organisation in Iraq. A statement by UNMAS said, “the presence of explosive hazards, including improvised explosive devices, in areas retaken from…

Saudi-Led Coalition Arrested Daesh Leader In Yemen

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 26 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi-led coalition announced the arrest of Abu Osama al-Muhajir, leader of the Daesh in Yemen. Coalition spokesperson, Col. Turki al-Malki, said, the operation was conducted by Saudi special forces, in cooperation with Yemeni government’s special forces on June 3. The Yemen-branch Daesh…