Lawless Zionist Israel Vows “Unlimited” Military Presence In Syria

JERUSALEM, Jan 29 (NNN-MA’AN) – Arrogant Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said yesterday that, the regime’s military forces will remain in Syria for an “unlimited time.” “The Zionist Israeli Defence Forces will remain at the summit of Mount Hermon, and in the buffer zone indefinitely,” Katz said, during a visit…

Seven Dead In Stage Collapse In North India

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (NNN-PTI) – At least seven people died and more than 50 others were injured, when a makeshift stage, installed for devotees at a religious congregation collapsed, in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh yesterday, a local police officer said over the phone. There were several women…

New Australian Map To Enhance Conservation Of Species In Ice-Free Antarctica

SYDNEY, Jan 29 (NNN-AAP) – Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica’s ice-free land that they say, will help protect the continent’s biodiversity. The team, led by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, unveiled the new high-resolution map today, as well as, a…

Residential Fire Killed Two In Japan’s Osaka

TOKYO, Jan 29 (NNN-NHK) – A fire broke out in a residential building, in Higashinari Ward of Japan’s Osaka today, leaving two dead and another one in critical condition, local media reported. At approximately 4:20 a.m. local time, emergency services received a report from a nearby resident, alerting them to…

Many Feared Dead During Stampede At India’s Mega Hindu Festival

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (NNN-PTI) – Many devotees are feared dead, and scores were injured, in a stampede this morning, at India’s mega Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said.– NNN-PTI

Thailand’s Rice Exports Hit 6-Year High Last Year

BANGKOK, Jan 29 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s rice exports reached a six-year high in 2024, with a total volume of 9.95 million tonnes, marking a 13 percent increase from a year earlier, official data showed, yesterday. The nation’s rice export value last year amounted to 225.66 billion baht (about 6.43 billion…

Roundup: 18 Injured In Israeli Attacks On S. Lebanon

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Jan 29 (NNN-NNA/MA’AN) – At least 18 people were injured yesterday, in separate Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese medical and security sources. The Lebanese army’s Directorate of Guidance said in a statement earlier yesterday that, the Israeli army “opened fire on army personnel and civilians, on…

Hamas, Egypt Discussed Gaza Truce Deal Implementation

GAZA/CAIRO, Jan 29 (NNN-WAFA/MENA) – Hamas said yesterday that, a delegation, led by the head of its leadership council, Mohamed Darwish, met with Egypt’s intelligence chief, Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, in Cairo, for discussion on the implementation of the ongoing Gaza ceasefire agreement. In a statement, Hamas said, the meeting addressed…

5.8-Magnitude Quake Hit Off Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Jan 29 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted off Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province, last night, without generating large waves, the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency said. The earthquake occurred at 9:53 p.m. Jakarta time (1453 GMT), with its epicentre 42 km south-east of Parigi Moutong regency, at a…

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Dispute Nears Resolution: Kyrgyz President

BISHKEK, Jan 29 (NNN-KNA) – The long-standing border dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is on the verge of resolution, with bilateral procedures now underway, Kyrgyz President, Sadyr Japarov said, in an interview yesterday. The final step of the process will be the signing of an agreement by the presidents of…