Lebanese Army Deploys Along Border As Syrian Conflict Escalates

BEIRUT, Dec 7 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese army, yesterday, reinforced its deployment along the Lebanese-Syrian border, in the Bekaa region, amid escalating conflicts in Syria, according to security sources. The move comes, as Lebanon fears that the intensifying clashes between the Syrian government and rebel groups could increase the likelihood…

Over 12,000 Mongolian Children Vaccinated Against HPV

ULAN BATOR, Dec 6 (NNN-APA) – At least 12,847 children aged 11, have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), as part of Mongolia’s nationwide campaign, local media reported today, citing the country’s health ministry. The vaccination drive, officially launched late last month, aims to combat cervical cancer – a…

S. Korea’s Defence Ministry Suspends Duty Of Commanders Involved In Martial Law Declaration

SEOUL, Dec 6 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s defence ministry said today that, it suspended the duty of three military commanders, involved in the martial law declaration, made by President Yoon Suk-yeol earlier this week. Chiefs of the capital defence command, the army special warfare command, and the counterintelligence command were…

Eight Terrorists Killed In Separate Operations In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (NNN-APP) – Eight terrorists were killed in two military operations, in Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said last night in a statement that, personnel of security forces engaged with the terrorists in…

Indonesia’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Down To 150.2 Billion USD

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves fell to 150.2 billion U.S. dollars in Nov, down from 151.2 billion dollars in the previous month, due to government foreign debt payments, the central bank said, today. “The reserve position remains high, equivalent to 6.5 months of imports, or 6.3…

Three Climbers Dead On New Zealand’s Tallest Mountain: Police

WELLINGTON, Dec 6 (NNN-RNZ) – Three climbers have been believed dead, on New Zealand’s tallest mountain, after five days of missing, the police said, today. “After reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing … we do not believe the men have survived,” said Aoraki Area Commander, Inspector…

S. Korea’s Ruling Party Chief Says, Need To Stop Yoon’s Performance Of Duty

SEOUL, Dec 6 (NNN-YONHAP) – Han Dong-hoon, chief of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party, said today that, President Yoon Suk-yeol needs to stop his performance of duty, to protect the country and people, given newly revealed facts. Han made the remark at an emergency meeting of the party leadership,…

Heavy Rainfall Forecast For Indonesia During Year-End Holidays

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), announced that, the country would face heavy rainfall during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, urging people to remain vigilant. BMKG Head, Dwikorita Karnawati, said that, extreme weather is expected, as Indonesia enters the peak of the…

Brunei Labour Department Inspects Private Education Provider

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec 6 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei’s Labour Department, inspected a private education provider, local media reported, yesterday. According to local daily, Borneo Bulletin, inspectors found that eight local employees could not provide written contracts, while a foreign worker, who was employed as a teacher, was performing administrative duties.…

Indonesia To Consider Accelerating Death Penalty For Drug Offenders

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia is likely to consider accelerating the execution of the death penalty for prisoners convicted of drug offenses, to create a stronger deterrent effect, a senior minister said, yesterday. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, noted that, Indonesia is facing a drug…