Kyrgyzstan Sees Nearly 21 Million Foreign Entries In 2025

BISHKEK, Jan 24 (NNN-KNA) – Nearly 21 million foreign citizens entered Kyrgyzstan last year, an increase of 18.6 percent compared with 2024, and 20 percent compared with 2023, the country’s Border Service of the State Committee for National Security said, yesterday. The figures indicate a significant rise in interest in…

Iran Says 10 Foreign Intelligence Services Behind Recent Unrest

TEHRAN, Jan 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said yesterday that, 10 foreign intelligence services were behind recent “terrorist” incidents in the country. In a statement on its official outlet Sepah News, the IRGC described the incidents as part of a failed “U.S.-Israeli plan,” to threaten Iran’s…

Sri Lanka To Introduce Licensing System For Commercial Drone Operators

COLOMBO, Jan 23 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka’s civil aviation regulator, will introduce a licensing system for commercial and professional drone operators, for the first time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) said, today. Under the new framework, operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), seeking a pilot license, will…

Brunei Issues Commemorative Coins For Sultan’s 60th Wedding Anniversary

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 23 (NNN-PELITA) – Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB), has issued a series of commemorative products, in conjunction with the 60th, or diamond jubilee, wedding anniversary of Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah and his consort, Her Majesty, Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha.…

Major Bushfires Prompt Road Closures, Evacuation Orders In Western Australia

SYDNEY, Jan 23 (NNN-AAP) – Major bushfires, burning in the south of Western Australia (WA) have prompted road closures and evacuation orders for nearby towns. The WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), said in a warning, issued this morning, that, a fire burning in the Fitzgerald River National…

Türkiye Opposes External Intervention In Iran: Erdogan

ANKARA, Jan 23 (NNN-TRT) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said yesterday, his country disapproves of external intervention in Iran. Erdogan made the remarks during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, according to a statement issued by the Turkish Presidency.…

Syria’s Kurdish Forces Pledge “Genuine Integration” With Interim Authority

DAMASCUS, Jan 23 (NNN-SANA) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said yesterday that, its forces remain committed to “genuine integration” with the Syrian interim government, despite recent clashes. In a post on social media platform X, SDF General Commander, Mazloum Abdi, said, the forces would work “with all available…

Gas Flaring Recorded Following Fire At Kazakhstan’s Tengiz Oil Field

ALMATY, Jan 23 (NNN-KTA) – Gas from equipment at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field was diverted and burned through a flare, operated by a gas processing plant, to reduce pressure, Kazinform reported yesterday, citing regional authorities. Yerlan Yessenov, deputy head of the ecology department of the Atyrau region, said that, the…

Israel To Discuss Reopening Rafah Crossing “Next Week”: Official

JERUSALEM, Jan 23 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s cabinet will discuss reopening the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt “early next week,” a senior Israeli official said, yesterday, after the interim Gaza administration declared the crossing would reopen next week. The official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said, the discussion…

Sri Lanka To Create Integrated Framework To Rebuild Cyclone-Hit Central Highlands

COLOMBO, Jan 22 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka will establish a new integrated framework, to safeguard and rebuild the Central Highlands, following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said, yesterday. The president said, the institutions responsible for construction and land management, agriculture, livestock and environmental conservation work…