Joining BRICS To Bring Positive Impact For Indonesia, Region, World: Indonesian FM

JAKARTA, Jan 11 (NNN-ANTARA) – Days after being announced as a full member of BRICS, Indonesian Foreign Minister, Sugiono, said here yesterday that, joining the group will bring a positive impact to Indonesia, the region and the world. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry announced last Monday, the official entry of Indonesia…

Dense Fog, Air Pollution Engulf New Delhi Once Again

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian capital city of New Delhi and its surrounding areas, witnessed dense fog, reducing visibility to almost zero, and also a considerable rise in air pollution levels in the early hours today. New Delhi has been facing intense cold conditions over the past…

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi Spews Hot Lava, Safety Warning Issued

JAKARTA, Jan 10 (NNN-ANTARA) – Mount Merapi, located near the densely populated city of Yogyakarta, the capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province, emitted hot lava, today. The volcano erupted five times, with lava flows reaching up to 1,900 metres. This prompted the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre…

Farmer Commits Suicide At Protest Site In India, Dies In Hospital

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (NNN-PTI) – Fifty-five-year-old farmer, Resham Singh, yesterday allegedly committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance at a protest site, in the northern Indian state of Punjab, multiple local media reports said. According to available details, Singh consumed insecticide at the Shambhu border, a point between Punjab…

Airbus Delivered 766 Commercial Aircraft Last Year

PARIS, Jan 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, announced yesterday that, it delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers last year. In a press release, Airbus highlighted the strong performance of its widebody order book, which complements its leading position in the single-aisle market. The A320 family was the…

Italian PM Vows Election Reform, More Tax Cuts In 2025

ROME, Jan 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, outlined plans to reform the county’s electoral process, to elect a government head and pledged further tax cuts for the middle-class, in a lengthy press conference held at the Italian Parliament, yesterday. Meloni stated her intention to push for a…

Access Restrictions, Looting And Shortages Add To Gaza Hunger Crisis: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Critical supply shortages, severe access restrictions and violent armed looting, are contributing to a hunger crisis across the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said, yesterday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said, aid partners had exhausted all supplies at their warehouses,…

Roundup: Regional Countries Congratulate Joseph Aoun On Election As Lebanon’s President

BEIRUT, Jan 10 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s army chief, Joseph Aoun, was elected president, in the second round of the presidential vote held yesterday. Aoun, 60, obtained 99 votes in the second round of the electoral session, which was attended by 128 members of parliament. His victory marks the end of…

Egypt Welcomes Indonesia’s Entry Into BRICS

CAIRO, Jan 10 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt welcomed yesterday, Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS group as a full member, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry statement. “Egypt looks forward to the Indonesian participation in all activities of the bloc, to enrich and enhance cooperation in various fields of mutual interest, and…

Japan Urges U.S. Military To Take Actions To Prevent Sexual Assaults In Okinawa

TOKYO, Jan 9 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s top government spokesman, Yoshimasa Hayashi, today, urged the U.S. military to implement preventive measures, regarding further sexual assaults, following a recent incident involving a U.S. Marine in Okinawa. The latest case, in which the serviceman, in his 30s, is accused of sexually assaulting and…