Seven Dead, 33 Injured In Three-Vehicle Collision In Southern Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Seven people were killed and 33 others injured, in a collision involving three vehicles near Ayer Keroh Rest and Service of the North-South Expressway northbound late last night. Local media reported that, the accident involved a tour bus carrying 27 passengers, a trailer and…

Singapore Police Warn Of Rising Drunk Driving Cases

SINGAPORE, Dec 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Singapore Police Force has expressed concern, over a surge in drunk driving cases, with 180 cases recorded in 2023, the highest annual figure since 2014. In the first 10 months of 2024, 142 drunk driving accidents were reported, including 10 fatal crashes, according to…

Four Greek Nationals Charged Over Sydney Methamphetamine Import

SYDNEY, Dec 24 (NNN-AAP) – Australian police have arrested and charged four Greek nationals, over the importation of methamphetamine into Sydney. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said that, the four men, aged 30, 41, 43 and 45, have been charged following an investigation into an organised crime syndicate, suspected of…

Seven Killed, One Injured In Car Crash In Southern Philippines

MANILA, Dec 24 (NNN-PNA) – Seven people have been killed and one critically injured, after a van crashed in South Cotabato province, in southern Philippines, a town spokesperson said, today. Emil Sumagaysay, the municipal disaster risk reduction and management officer of Tupi town, said, the accident happened along a descending…

Afghan Gov’t Signs 145-Mln-USD Cement Plant Contract

KABUL, Dec 24 (NNN-BNA) – The Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, signed a contract worth about 145 million U.S. dollars, for the construction of a cement plant in eastern Logar province, the office of the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs said in a statement, today.…

Four Killed In Highway Accident In Central Indonesia

JAKARTA, Dec 24 (NNN-ANTARA) – At least four people have been confirmed dead, following a tragic highway accident yesterday afternoon, in the Indonesian province of East Java, local authorities told local media. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time, on a highway in the city of Malang, involving a…

Ambush Killed Three Soldiers In Philippines

MANILA, Dec 24 (NNN-PNA) – Three soldiers were killed in an ambush in Basilan province, in southern Philippines, authorities said, today. Police Lieutenant Colonel, Arian Dalumpines, Lamitan City police chief, said, the attack occurred past 6.00 p.m. local time yesterday, along a highway outside the provincial capital city, when unidentified…

Four Killed In Highway Accident In Central Indonesia

JAKARTA, Dec 24 (Xinhua) — At least four people have been confirmed dead following a tragic highway accident on Monday afternoon in the Indonesian province of East Java, local authorities told local media. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. local time on a highway in the city of Malang, involving…

India Confirms Receiving Extradition Request From Dhaka For Hasina’s Return

NEW DELHI, Dec 24 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government, yesterday, confirmed it received a note verbale from Bangladesh, in connection with an extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladeshi prime minister and Awami League chief. India’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, disclosed the development and said, currently New Delhi…

UN Security Council Voices “Deep Concern” Over Deteriorating Crises In Haiti

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN Security Council, yesterday, expressed “deep concern” over the deteriorating crises in Haiti, condemning the continued gang violence and calling for solidarity with the Haitian people. In a press statement, members of the Security Council reiterated their deep concern over the ongoing and…