Excavation In Egypt’s Luxor Reveals Insights Into Burial Practices Over 4,000 Years Ago

CAIRO, Nov 2 (NNN-MENA) – An Egyptian-American archaeological team, has unearthed the first Middle Kingdom-era burials at the Assasif cemetery near Luxor, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, said yesterday. The discovery spans the period from 2055 BC to 1650 BC, and is expected to provide new insights into…

Feasibility Study On Wind Power Plant To Begin In Southern Laos

VIENTIANE, Nov 2 (NNN-KPL) – A feasibility study on wind energy will be launched in southern Laos’ Saravan province, an important step in promoting sustainable development. The study for the construction of a wind farm, with an installed capacity of 5 MW, will take place in Ta-oy district, in Saravan…

Several People Killed, Nine Injured In Large Fire At Cooking Oil Factory Near Jakarta

JAKARTA, Nov 2 (NNN-ANTARA) – Several people were killed, and nine others were injured, when a large fire broke out, at a cooking oil factory near Jakarta, yesterday, according to Agung Priambodo, head of the Jakarta Search and Rescue Office. Approximately 20 fire trucks are currently working to contain the…

24 More Massacred, In Israeli Zionist Airstrikes On Lebanon, Making A Total Of 2,867 Deaths

BEIRUT, Nov 2 (NNN-NNA) – Israeli Zionist airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon, massacred 24 more Lebanese civilians, including women and children, and injured 19 others on Thursday, according to official and military sources in Lebanon. The Lebanese military sources, who spoke anonymously, said that, the Israeli Zionist warplanes and…

Three University Students Killed, 35 Injured In Bus Accident In Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Three students from Sri Lanka’s General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), were killed, with at least 35 others injured, in a bus accident in south-eastern area of the country this morning, police reported. Police spokesperson, DIG Nihal Thalduwa, said that, the bus, carrying around…

At Least 321 People Killed In Nationwide Flooding In Nigeria

ABUJA, Nov 1 (NNN-NAN) – At least 321 people have been killed and over 740,000 others displaced in Nigeria, so far this year, due to the flood that ravaged most parts of the country, authorities said yesterday. In addition, some 2,854 people have been injured in the flooding, caused mainly…

Death Toll From Spain’s Flash Flood Rises To At Least 158: Emergency Service

MADRID, Nov 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The death toll from rain-triggered flash floods in Spain has risen to at least 158, with the number likely to increase in the coming days, according to emergency rescue services in the country. In Valencia alone, at least 155 fatalities were confirmed from the floods…

Collaboration With China Key To Realising Malaysia’s Innovation, Technological Ambitions: Official

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Collaboration with China key to realising Malaysia’s innovation and technological ambitions, and elevate the life quality for both peoples, a Malaysian official, said. Such cooperation is also in line with Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen ties with the Global South, and participation in groupings like…

Syrian Firefighters Battling Massive Wildfire In Latakia Forests

DAMASCUS, Nov 1 (NNN-SANA) – Firefighters in Syria’s north-western coastal Latakia province were battling a massive wildfire, yesterday, in the dense forests, local media reported. The fire has been raging in the rural area of Badrousiyah in Latakia, as strong winds and thick vegetation drove flames towards the Kasab area…

Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu Elected As New President Of Fiji

SUVA, Nov 1 (NNN-PINA) – Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has been elected as the new president of Fiji, after getting 37 votes in parliament in Suva, yesterday. Nominated by Fijian Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, Ratu Naiqama emerged victorious over opposition candidate Ratu Meli Tora, who received 16 votes. Ratu Naiqama will…