Japanese People Rally To Oppose Deployment Of Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier In Yokosuka

TOKYO, Dec 9 (NNN-NHK) – A demonstration was held recently in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to protest against the deployment of the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the area, local media reported. Sunday’s rally, organised by civic groups, drew approximately 1,000 people. They called for upholding Article 9 of Japan’s…

Civilian Death Toll In Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict Rises To Six

PHNOM PENH, Dec 9 (NNN-AKP) – Two more Cambodian civilians were killed, early today, in the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, lifting the civilian death toll to at least six, in the renewed conflict, according to Cambodia’s Defence Ministry. The ministry said in a press release that, the Thai army continued to…

Four Arrested, Three Officials Suspended Over Lapses In India’s Goa Nightclub Fire

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities in the western Indian state of Goa, arrested four people and suspended three government officials, in connection with the deadly fire at a nightclub that killed 25 people, officials said yesterday. The fire, early Sunday, tore through a popular nightclub in Arpora village…

Fitch Affirms Malaysia’s Rating At “BBB+” With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malaysia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at “BBB+” with a stable outlook. The rating agency said in a statement yesterday, the ratings are supported by strong medium-term growth prospects and persistent current account surpluses, with a diversified export base.…

Thailand Vows To Continue Military Operations Until Sovereignty Secured

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s military operations along the border with Cambodia will continue, until its sovereignty and territorial integrity are no longer compromised, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Nikorndej Balankura, said, yesterday. Following a briefing to the diplomatic corps, Nikorndej said, Thailand undertakes its actions in response to attacks, defending…

Türkiye To Guarantee Continued Russian Gas Flow To Hungary

ISTANBUL, Dec 9 (NNN-TRT) – Türkiye and Hungary, yesterday, reaffirmed their energy partnership, with Ankara promising to guarantee the transit of Russian natural gas to Hungary. Speaking after talks with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul, visiting Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, described Türkiye’s role in securing gas and…

Al-Sharaa Outlines Governance Vision For “New Syria”

DAMASCUS, Dec 9 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, yesterday, outlined his vision for governance, aiming to build a “new Syria,” anchored in justice, national unity, and renewed regional engagement. His address marked the first anniversary of what the interim authorities describe as the country’s “liberation,” which led to the…

UAE Hosts Media Event Highlighting Media’s Role, Responsibility

ABU DHABI, Dec 9 (NNN-WAM) – The BRIDGE Summit, a flagship conference and exhibition, covering the full spectrum of media and entertainment industries, kicked off here yesterday, with a focus on the role and responsibility of the media in bridging divides. Abdulla bin Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of…

Kyrgyzstan’s 2025 Consolidated Budget To Exceed 12 Billion USD

BISHKEK, Dec 9 (NNN-KNA) – Kyrgyzstan’s consolidated budget for 2025 is expected to exceed 1.1 trillion soms (around 12.58 billion U.S. dollars), surpassing the trillion-som mark for the first time in the country’s history, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, said yesterday. The country’s approved consolidated budget amounted…

6.6-Magnitude Quake Hit 127 Km South Of Honcho, Japan – USGS

TOKYO, Dec 9 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.6, jolted 127 km south of Honcho, Japan, at 2152 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre was initially determined to be at 40.99 degrees north latitude, and 143.14 degrees east longitude.– NNN-NHK