Tunisia Urges Unity Among Syrian Factions, Rejects Foreign Interference

TUNIS, Dec 10 (NNN-TAP) – Tunisia’s Foreign Ministry, yesterday, called on Syrian factions, to unite and prioritise national interests, to preserve the country’s security, independence, and stability. Tunisia stressed the importance of ensuring the security of the Syrian people, and a peaceful political transition in Syria, the ministry said in…

Egyptian President’s Historic Visit To Norway Sparks Key Middle East Talks

OSLO, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store, welcomed Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to Oslo yesterday, marking the first-ever visit by an Egyptian head of state to Norway. Their discussions centered on pressing regional and bilateral issues, with a strong focus on the Middle East’s ongoing challenges.…

Volkswagen Strikes Continue, Threatening Escalated Action

BERLIN, Dec 10 (NNN-DPA) – Another wave of warning strikes hit Volkswagen factories across Germany yesterday, as tens of thousands of workers walked out, to protest against the automaker’s controversial cost-cutting plans, which include mass layoffs and unprecedented closures of German plants. This marks the second major strike in years…

UN Human Rights Chief Calls For Inclusive Dialogue Among Syrian Parties

GENEVA, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, yesterday, urged Syrian parties to engage in an inclusive dialogue, to advance the country’s transition process. Speaking at the end-of-year press conference of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Turk expressed…

Myanmar Opens Fifth National Sports Festival In Nay Pyi Taw

NAY PYI TAW, Dec 10 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar officially launched its fifth National Sports Festival yesterday, at Wunna Theikdi Stadium, in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw. Myanmar’s State Administration Council Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, inaugurated the event. The opening ceremony included vibrant traditional cultural performances, a…

Brunei Sultan Chaired Key Energy Companies’ Board Meetings

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec 10 (NNN-PELITA BRUNEI) – Brunei’s Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, chaired board meetings of key energy companies in Brunei, yesterday, encouraging a mindset of collaboration and urgency among stakeholders and management, local media reported. According to the local daily, Borneo Bulletin, the 224th Board of Directors Meeting…

S. Korean Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant Against Former Defence Minister, Kim Yong-Hyun

SEOUL, Dec 10 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean prosecutors, yesterday, requested for an arrest warrant against former Defence Minister, Kim Yong-hyun. The prosecutors are seeking the arrest warrant on charges of insurrection and abuse of power. The prosecutors said, Kim was suspected of conspiring with President Yoon Suk-yeol, to provoke civil…

Syria’s Future Should Be Decided Only By Its People: Iranian President

TEHRAN, Dec 10 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Sunday that, Syria’s future, including its political and ruling systems, should be decided only by the Syrian people. Pezeshkian made the remarks at a cabinet meeting in Tehran, while addressing the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement…

Türkiye To Help Syrian Refugees Return Home Safely: FM

ANKARA/ISTANBUL, Dec 10 (NNN-TRT) – Türkiye will make efforts for the safe return of the Syrian refugees residing in the country back home, Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan said yesterday. “We will do everything in our power to ensure their safe and dignified return,” Fidan said, when addressing the 15th…

Cambodia Launches Innovative Packaging Centre To Boost Food Industry Competitiveness

PHNOM PENH, Dec 10 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia has launched an innovative packaging centre to boost food industry competitiveness and sustainability, said a joint press release, yesterday. Located at and administered by the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) in Phnom Penh, the Cambodia Packaging Centre (CPC) was inaugurated last Friday, the…