Reconstruction Of 32 School Buildings To Begin In Afghanistan’s Paktia

KABUL, Mar 16 (NNN-BNA) – The reconstruction of 32 school buildings will begin in various parts of eastern Afghanistan’s Paktia province, a local media outlet, TOLOnews, reported yesterday. “There are still 32 incomplete school building construction projects remaining, from the previous administration. Some of these initiatives are new, while others…

Three Killed, 13 Rescued As Boat Capsized In India’s Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI, Mar 16 (NNN-PTI) – Three people were killed and 13 others rescued yesterday, after a boat capsized in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said. Following the accident, rescuers and police teams rushed to the spot to carry out search and rescue operations. According to officials,…

30.8 Kg Of Heroin, 154,000 Stimulant Tablets Seized In Central Myanmar

YANGON, Mar 16 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 30.8 kg of heroin and 154,000 stimulant tablets, in central Myanmar’s Mandalay region, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) said, yesterday. Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police searched a vehicle in Pyigyitagon township of Mandalay region, on Mar 9, and…

Nine Terrorists Killed In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (NNN-APP) – Nine terrorists were killed, when Pakistani security forces conducted two separate operations, in the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said in a statement, yesterday. The operations were carried out in Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts, on Friday and yesterday, based on intelligence, the…

Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung HSR Prepares For Eid Surge

JAKARTA, Mar 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Whoosh), was gearing up for a surge in passengers, during the Eid holidays in Indonesia, a 20 percent increase per day, the company PT KCIC announced yesterday. Eva Chairunisa, general manager corporate secretary of PT KCIC, said that, during the 2025…

Iraqi PM, French President Discussed Ties, Regional Issues Over Phone

BAGHDAD, Mar 16 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, yesterday, held a phone conversation with French President, Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed bilateral relations and the situations in the Middle East. The two leaders agreed to form a joint team, to schedule Macron’s visit to Baghdad, and…

PLO Central Council To Meet In Apr Over New Vice President Position: Official

RAMALLAH, Mar 16 (NNN-WAFA) – A senior Palestinian official said yesterday that, the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Central Council, will convene in Apr, to discuss amendments to the Basic Law, including the creation of a vice president position of the organisation. Wasel Abu Yousef, member of the PLO Executive Committee,…

Bahrain’s 1st Homegrown Satellite “Al Munther” Launched Into Space

MANAMA, Mar 16 (NNN-BNA) – Bahrain’s first homegrown satellite, “Al Munther,” was launched into space yesterday, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States, Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency (NSSA) confirmed. The satellite, developed by NSSA, was launched as part of the Transporter-13…

Indonesia To Host OIC High-Level Parliamentary Meeting In May

JAKARTA, Mar 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia will host the 19th high-level parliamentary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries in May, it was reported yesterday, quoting lawmaker, Mardani Ali Sera. “We must build institutional strength and good governance in each of our countries. Because, if good governance…

U.S. influencer apologises after sparking outrage for picking up baby wombat Away From Its Mother

SYDNEY, Mar 15 (NNN-AAP) – An American influencer has apologised, after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported today. Sam Jones, who also goes by Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week, showing…