China, Russia Conducted Joint Strategic Air Patrol

BEIJING, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The militaries of China and Russia, conducted a joint strategic air patrol over the Sea of Japan, yesterday, according to China’s Ministry of National Defence. The patrol, the ninth of its kind, was carried out as part of the two militaries’ annual cooperation plan, the…

New Zealand, Germany Enhance Partnership

WELLINGTON, Nov 29 (NNN-RNZ) – New Zealand and Germany are committed to enhancing their partnership, according to the New Zealand government, today. “Our discussions in Berlin over the last few days have underlined the broad range of interests that New Zealand and Germany share,” New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters,…

Over 400,000 Affected By Inclement Weather In Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Over 400,000 Sri Lankans have been affected by inclement weather by yesterday afternoon, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Pradeep Kodippili, director of the DMC, said 401,707 individuals across Sri Lanka have been affected by severe weather conditions, adding that, 12 people were dead…

Mexico’s President Urges Trump To Rethink Cuba Trade Embargo, Venezuela Sanctions

MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, yesterday, urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, to rethink his country’s trade embargo against Cuba and sanctions policy against Venezuela, arguing that the punitive measures have a direct impact on citizens and fuel mass migration. At her regular press conference, Sheinbaum…

Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods, Traffic Chaos On Highway In Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov 29 (NNN-ANN) – Heavy rainfall caused flash floods along parts of the Tutong Highway in Brunei, last night, leading to traffic congestion for commuters travelling towards Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate, local media reported. According to the local daily, Borneo Bulletin, the floods,…

Death Toll From Eastern Ugandan Landslide Rises To 14

KAMPALA, Nov 29 (NNN-IRIN) – The death toll from landslides that struck six villages in Uganda’s eastern district of Bulambuli, has risen to 14, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) confirmed in a statement issued yesterday. Rogers Taitika, a spokesperson of Elgon region police, said over the phone that, local…

Lebanese PM Calls For Pressure To Halt Israeli Ceasefire Violations

BEIRUT, Nov 29 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, yesterday, urged pressure on Israel, to stop its violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to a statement by the Council of Ministers, Lebanon’s cabinet. Mikati made the remarks during a phone conversation with French President, Emmanuel Macron, during…

3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Scarab Amulet Discovered In Central Israel

JERUSALEM, Nov 29 (NNN-MA’AN) – A 12-year-old Israeli girl found a 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement, yesterday. The beetle-like amulet, found during family hiking, below the ancient site of Tel Qana, in the central city of Hod Hasharon, bears two scorpions standing…

20 Killed After Boat Capsized In Cameroon

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Nov 29 (NNN-IRIN) – At least 20 people were killed yesterday, after a boat they were in, capsized in Cameroon’s Far North region, according to witnesses and security sources. The boat capsized, as it was transporting passengers from Darak island in the Logone-et-Chari division of the region, witnesses…

Romania’s Electoral Authority Unveils Process, Timeline For Presidential Vote Recount

BUCHAREST, Nov 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC), announced yesterday, the process and timeline for complying with the Constitutional Court’s order, to re-verify and recount votes from the Nov 24 presidential election. The BEC set a deadline of Dec 1, 10.00 p.m. local time, for county electoral bureaus,…