Italy Committed To Supporting Citizens In Southern Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 10 (NNN-NNA) – The commander of the western sector of UNIFIL, general Bruno Bishota, assured that, Italy is committed to its support for citizens in southern Lebanon, by allocating 1.3 million euros (1.47 million U.S. dollars), local media reported. “The money will be spent for the implementation…

Over 70 Militants Killed Within 24 Hours In Afghanistan’s Southern Region

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More than 70 armed insurgents have been killed in Afghanistan’s southern region over the past 24 hours, as government forces increased pressure on the Taliban in Kandahar and neighbouring provinces, an army statement said, Sunday. Units of the national army, in the latest crackdown…

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Launch Drone Attack On Saudi Airport

SANAA, Yemen, June 10 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Shiite Houthi rebels said, they launched a drone attack on a military airport in Saudi Arabia’s border city of Jizan on Sunday. “The attack targeted a hangar containing Saudi military drones,” the rebels said in a statement, aired by the group’s TV al-Masirah.…

Iran Unveils Homemade Air Defence System To Deter Threats

TEHRAN, Iran, June 10 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran unveiled, on Sunday, a homemade air defence system, capable of hitting six incoming targets simultaneously, state TV reported. The system, named Khordad 15, can detect hostile fighter jets and combat drones from 150 km away, Iranian Defence Minister, Amir Hatami, said at the…

Maldives, India Ink Six Agreements During Modi’s Visit

MALE, Maldives, June 9 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives and India signed six agreements on Saturday evening, to strengthen ties in a number of areas, including defence and maritime, local media reports said here today (Sunday). The agreements were inked in the presence of the Maldivian President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and…

Air Travel To Become Costlier In India From July 1

NEW DELHI, India, June 9 (NNN-PTI) – Air travel is set to get costlier in India from July 1, as the Union Government has decided to hike the aviation security fee (ASF), an official order said. The Ministry of Civil Aviation released an order on Friday, which said: “Aviation Security…

Mongolia To Host Reindeer Festival To Attract Tourists

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia, June 9 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – Mongolia will hold an annual reindeer festival, on July 6-7, at Dalai Tour tourist camp, located on the West shore of Khuvsgul lake, the Governor’s Office of Khuvsgul Aimag said, on Saturday. The festival is aimed at promoting the unique culture of…

Kazakhstan’s Presidential Election Kicks Off

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, June 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Kazakhstan’s presidential election kicked off on Sunday (today) with seven candidates vying for the top office. Around 10,000 polling stations were arranged, home and abroad, including 65 in 51 foreign countries. Polls in Kazakhstan opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) and will…

Two Pakistani Soldiers Killed In North Waziristan: Security Officials

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 9 (NNN-PPI) – A roadside bomb attack, in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal district, on Saturday, killed two soldiers and injured three others, security officials said. The officials said that, terrorists targeted military vehicle through an improvised explosive device, in Degan area of North Waziristan. This is the…

Lebanese Sources Say Israeli Actions On Borders Indicate Possible Military Operation

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 9 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese military sources, said that, Israeli activities on the borders indicate the possible occurrence of an imminent military operation, Asharq al-Awsat local newspaper reported, on Saturday. The military sources added that, if Israel decides to escalate tensions, it is capable of coming up with…