Indonesia Wins Lawsuit Against British, Australian Giant Mining Firms On Investment Loss

East Kutai Regent, Isran Noor. Photo courtesy Eko Siswono Toyudho JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – The British giant mining firm, Churchill Mining Plc and Australian mining company, Planet Mining Pty Ltd, have lost legal battle against the Indonesian government, to whom they accused of violating deals that led to…

6.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Eastern Indonesia

Illustration. Settlements damaged by land movement or liquefaction (liquefaction) during the earthquake in Petobo, Palu, Central Sulawesi on October 9, 2018 . The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) stated that the Petobo settlement area could no longer be built so that residents living in the area had…

National Remembrance Service Scheduled For Christchurch Shooting Victims: New Zealand PM

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand will hold a national remembrance service on Friday, for victims of the Christchurch attack, Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said today (Sunday). The remembrance service will provide an opportunity for New Zealanders and people around the world, to come together as one,…

Two Killed In New Zealand Air Crash

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two people were confirmed dead Sunday, in an air crash, which took place in New Zealand on Saturday. A light aircraft was reported missing late on Saturday, in the Kaimanawa Ranges, central North Island, New Zealand. However, due to poor weather which hampered…

11 Militants Killed In Separate Incidents In E. Afghanistan

GHAZNI, Afghanistan, March 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 11 militants have been killed, eight wounded and seven others arrested, following separate clashes in two eastern Afghan provinces, authorities said today (Sunday). In one incident, 10 Taliban militants were killed after a unit of Afghan National Army Special Operations Corps, backed…

Thailand Bans Alcohol Sales, Distribution During General Election

BANGKOK, Thailand, March 24 (NNN-TNA) – Alcohol sales and distribution have been forbidden, as Thailand’s first general election since 2011 is coming on Sunday (today). There will be a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol from 06:00 pm on Saturday until 06:00 pm on Sunday. Officials said, weddings, parties…

Iraq Rejects Trump’s Recognition Of Israel’s Sovereignty Over Syria’s Golan

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 24 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq rejected the call by U.S. President Donald Trump, to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said. “Iraq strongly opposes the legitimisation of the occupation of the Syrian Golan. The occupation is a crime against the security…

Lebanon’s Reforms Not Easy: PM

BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 24 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, said that, the main priority of his government is to implement reforms, which is a very hard task, local media reported. “Reaching this goal in Lebanon is not an easy task because different political parties do not have one…

Iraqi Parliament Speaker Emphasises Importance Of Documenting Daesh Crimes

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 24 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Parliament Speaker, Mohammed al-Halbousi, confirmed the importance of documenting crimes committed by the extremist Daesh militants and holding the perpetrators accountable. A statement by his office said, al-Halbousi met with Karim Khan, head of the United Nations Investigative Team, to Promote Accountability for…

Saudi-Led Coalition Targets Drone Depots In Yemen’s Capital

SANAA, Yemen, March 24 (NNN-SABA) – The Saudi-led coalition said, it had targeted two caves in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, that the Houthi rebels used to store drone aircraft, Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television reported. The air attack was in accordance with international law, the television said, citing a statement by…