Pakistan Needs Patience, Determination And Unity For Ultimate Peace: Army Chief

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 19 (NNN-PPI) – Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Qamar Javed Bajwa, said that, a display of patience, determination and unity is required to bring ultimate peace in the country, the military’s media wing said. Addressing troops in the northwestern tribal district of North Waziristan on Saturday, the…

Bill Shorten Concedes Labour’s Defeat In Australian Federal Election

CANBERRA, Australia, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Bill Shorten conceded Labour’s defeat in the Australian federal election on Saturday evening. He also stepped down as leader of the Australian Labour Party (ALP). Before the announcement, chief election analyst of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Antony Green, had predicted that the Liberal-National…

Syria’s Air Defences Triggered By “Strange Objects” From Israeli-Occupied Territory: Media

DAMASCUS, Syria, May 19 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian air defences intercepted “strange objects” coming from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday. The air defences were triggered in the southern region, in the Quneitra province, near the Golan Heights. The incident came a day after it was reported that, the air…

S. African Economists Warn Of Serious Global Impact Of U.S.-China Trade Disputes

JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa, May 18 (NNN-SA NEWS) – Economists here have cautioned that global economy and markets would be affected, should the U.S.-China trade tensions drag on. “If these are not resolved, they might lead to higher interest rates in the United States,” said Jannie Rossouw, head of the Economic…

Chinese Firm Launches Water Project For Communities In Southwestern Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 (NNN-KBC) – Chinese tiles manufacturing firm, KEDA Ceramics Ltd, launched a water supply project, to help communities in Kajiado county in southwestern Kenya. Wu Peng, Chinese ambassador to Kenya, said at the launching ceremony that, the project, which was funded by KEDA Ceramics, as part of…

Government Security Forces Kill Six Militants In N. Afghanistan: Official

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, May 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Six militants were killed and four wounded, after Afghan security forces launched a night raid operation, in the country’s northern province of Kunduz overnight, a local official said today. “A unit of the army’s Special Operation Forces stormed a Taliban hideout in Aaq Masjid…

New Zealand Joins Chile, Singapore In Talks On Digital Economy Partnership

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand will join Chile and Singapore, in talks to establish new trade rules and best practice for the digital era. “The future of international trade is digital. Our three countries have a strong record of working together on the rules and best…

Almost 87 Percent Of Cambodians Use Internet: Report

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, May 18 (NNN-AKP) – About 14.1 million, or 86.7 percent, out of Cambodia’s 16.2 million people have now access to the internet, according to a report issued by the country’s Telecommunication Regulator today. The report said, 13.94 million, or 85.6 percent, subscribed to mobile internet service, and…

Indian State Makes Medical Test Mandatory For Food Delivery Boys

MUMBAI, India, May 18 (NNN-PTI) – India’s western state of Maharashtra has directed food delivery service companies, to conduct a medical examination of their delivery boys. According to the state’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials, as part of precautionary measures, an order has been issued to ensure that food…

New Thai Queen’s Portraits Officially Published

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 18 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s new Queen’s portraits have been officially published on Friday. The Public Relations Department of the Thai government, on Friday, said, King Maha Vajiralongkorn has allowed the publishing of 20 official portraits of the newly-enthroned Queen Suthida. Government agencies are welcome to use the…