China’s Automaker BYD Launched Premium Brand DENZA In Indonesia

JAKARTA, Jan 23 (NNN-ANTARA) – China’s automaker, BYD, launched its premium brand DENZA, yesterday, to expand its presence in Indonesia’s upscale automotive market. “This year, BYD will bring more new models to Indonesia,” said Liu Xueliang, general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific auto sales division, during the launch event in Jakarta.…

New Wildfire In Los Angeles Grows Over 500 Acres

LOS ANGELES, Jan 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – A fast-moving brush fire erupted in U.S. Los Angeles County, yesterday morning, expanding over 500 acres (2.02 square kilometres) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The blaze, dubbed Hughes Fire, was reported about 10:30 a.m.…

Libya Boosts Oil Output To Over 1.43 Million BPD Despite Political Risks

TRIPOLI, Jan 23 (NNN-LANA) – Libya’s daily oil output has topped 1.43 million barrels, the state-run National Oil Corporation (NOC) said, yesterday, as the North African nation pushes to boost production despite persistent political instability. On the day, crude oil production reached 1,431,977 barrels per day (bpd), with condensate adding…

Moroccan Police Seized Nearly 10 Tonnes Of Cannabis In Southern Region

RABAT, Jan 23 (NNN-MAP) – Moroccan police seized nearly 10 tonnes of cannabis resin, in the western coastal Marrakech-Safi region, it was reported yesterday. The operation took place on Tuesday, in the rural commune of Kouzemt-Imintanoute, located in the central part of the Marrakech-Safi region, following intelligence provided by the…

Tunisia Dismantles Drug Trafficking Network Near Capital

TUNIS, Jan 23 (NNN-TAP) – Tunisian security forces have dismantled a drug trafficking network, operating in the northern suburbs of the capital, Tunis, and seized 17 slabs of cannabis, the General Directorate of National Security said, on its official Facebook page, yesterday. The directorate said, security units received information indicating…

Two Naxals Killed In Gunfight In India’s Jharkhand

NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (NNN-PTI) – Two Naxals were killed and two policemen wounded, in a fierce gunfight between them in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, yesterday, police said. The gunfight broke out in the forest area of Penk Narayanpur in Bokaro district. Police said, the gunfight broke out…

Recalcitrant Netanyahu Denies Palestinian Authority’s Control Over Rafah Crossing

JERUSALEM, Jan 23 (NNN-MA’AN) – Recalcitrant Israeli regime’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, denied yesterday, media reports claiming that Israel has allowed the Palestinian Authority (PA) to manage the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt. The Rafah crossing serves as a critical gateway for humanitarian aid, and allows Gazans to travel…

Nepal Hikes Climbing Fees For Mt Qomolangma

KATHMANDU, Jan 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Nepali government has significantly increased climbing permit fees for Mount Qomolangma, an official said, yesterday. The climbing fee for foreigners was hiked to 15,000 U.S. dollars from 11,000 dollars, an increase of 36 percent. “The new rate will be effective on Sept 1, this…

Death Toll Rose To 76 In Türkiye Ski Resort Fire, Nine Detained

ANKARA, Jan 23 (NNN-TRT) – The death toll from the devastating fire at Türkiye’s Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Bolu province, has risen to 76, and nine people have been detained in connection with the incident, Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, said. When speaking to reporters at the scene, Yerlikaya confirmed…

13 Dead In South India’s Two Road Mishaps

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 (NNN-PTI) – At least 13 people were killed and around 20 others injured, in two separate road accidents in India’s southern state of Karnataka today, local police confirmed. Nine persons died and 10 others were injured when a truck carrying them overturned around 05:30 a.m. in…