Singapore Reports Over 1.2 Million USD Lost In Scams Impersonating Officials, Institutions

SINGAPORE, Mar 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least 1.7 million Singapore dollars (approximately 1.275 million U.S. dollars) have been lost to scams, involving impersonation of officials and institution representatives, since Jan, Singaporean authorities said today. In a joint statement, the Singapore Police Force and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) warned…

Three Dead In Residential Fire In Western India

NEW DELHI, Mar 14 (NNN-PTI) – At least three persons died and nearly 30 were trapped inside a multi-storey residential building, in the Rajkot city of west Indian state of Gujarat today, confirmed a local police over the phone. “The fire broke out at around 10.15 a.m. on the sixth…

Four Killed In Philippine Capital Residential Fire

MANILA, Mar 14 (NNN-PNA) – Four people were killed, after a fire broke out in a residential area, in the Philippine capital, yesterday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. Firefighter, Armando Baldillo, told reporters that, the fire broke out early yesterday morning and that, the victims were members of a…

11 Dead In Separate Road Accidents In India

NEW DELHI, Mar 14 (NNN-PTI) – At least 11 people died and nearly five others were injured, in two separate road accidents in India, over the past 24 hours, confirmed the police. A gas tanker hit two vehicles in the Dhar district of the central state of Madhya Pradesh early…

Iraq Calls On U.S. To Reconsider Suspending Support For Int’l Organisations In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Mar 14 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq, yesterday, called on the United States to reconsider its decision, to suspend support for international organisations operating within the country. The appeal came during an emergency meeting, attended by Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, National Security Adviser, Qasim al-Araji, and several other ministers and…

Zionist Army Launches Airstrikes On E. Lebanon’s Bekaa

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Mar 14 (NNN-NNA/MA’AN) – Israel Zionist army, yesterday, launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources. Several Israeli airstrikes targeted the outskirts of the villages of Qousaya, Al-Sha’ara, and Janta in the eastern mountain range. Additionally, three sound bombs were dropped over the…

Death Toll Of Train-Minibus Crash In NE Egypt Rose To 10

CAIRO, Mar 14 (NNN-MENA) – At least 10 people were killed and 12 others wounded, after a minibus was hit by a train, in north-eastern Egypt’s Ismailia province yesterday, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. It happened when the minibus attempted to cross quickly from an undesignated crossing,…

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Resume Air Traffic

BISHKEK, Mar 14 (NNN-KNA) – Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will resume air traffic, after a four-year break. This was announced during a joint statement by Kyrgyz President, Sadyr Japarov and Tajik President, Emomali Rahmon following bilateral talks in Bishkek, yesterday. “I would like to note with satisfaction, the resumption of air…

Former Philippine President Duterte’s Initial Appearance Set For Today: ICC

THE HAGUE, Mar 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – Former Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte’s initial appearance is scheduled for today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced yesterday. “During the initial appearance hearing, the judges will verify the identity of the suspect and the language in which he is able to follow the proceedings.…

Syrian Interim President Ratified New Constitutional Declaration For Political Transition

DAMASCUS, Mar 14 (NNN-SANA) – Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, ratified a new constitutional declaration yesterday, laying the legal foundation for a five-year transitional phase, aimed at rebuilding political and legal structures. Drafted by a specialised constitutional committee, the declaration underscores the aspiration for a “new Syria,” while maintaining the…