11 Dead, Five Wounded In Southern Philippine Clash

MANILA, Oct 31 (NNN-PNA) – Eleven suspected members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have been killed, and five others have been wounded, in a clash with their own MILF comrades in Maguindanao del Sur province, in the southern Philippines, a spokesperson for the Philippine Army said, today. Lieutenant…

Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Entered Space Station

BEIJING, Oct 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – The three astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-19 spaceflight mission, have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio yesterday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-18 crew opened the hatch at 12:51 p.m. (Beijing Time) and greeted the new arrivals,…

“World Cities Culture Forum 2024” Kicked Off In Dubai

DUBAI, Oct 31 (NNN-WAM) – The “World Cities Culture Forum 2024” kicked off in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, yesterday, bringing together representatives from more than 36 cities worldwide, to exchange ideas and strategies around cultural and creative growth. Held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Culture: How Will the Next Generation…

Eight Daesh Militants Killed In Airstrikes In N. Iraq

BAGHDAD, Oct 31 (NNN-NINA) – Eight Daesh militants have been killed, in airstrikes in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said, yesterday. Acted on intelligence reports, Iraqi forces on Monday, carried out four airstrikes on a Daesh hideout, in the Hamrin mountain range of southern Kirkuk, according…

Saudi Arabia Hosted Meeting To Push For Palestinian State

RIYADH/RAMALLAH, Oct 31 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia hosted yesterday, the first meeting of the global alliance in Riyadh, aiming to push for the establishment of a Palestinian state. In his opening remarks, Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, emphasised that, the escalating violence in the region and the…

Palestinian Authority Supports Efforts For Gaza Ceasefire: PM

RAMALLAH, Oct 31 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa, said yesterday that, the Palestinian Authority fully supports all efforts and initiatives, aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from his office. “These steps will help pave the way for a political process, aimed…

Seven Elephants Found Dead In India’s Bandhavgarh Reserve

NEW DELHI, Oct 31 (NNN-PTI) – At least seven elephants have died, in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR), in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, officials said, yesterday. The cause of death is not known yet, and officials said a post-mortem was being conducted. Wildlife officials suspected the elephants might…

New Hezbollah Leader Vows To Continue On Warpath With Israel

IRAN, Oct 31 (NNN-IRNA) – Naim Qassem, the new leader of the Hezbollah, vowed yesterday, to continue to implement the war plan set by his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, amid reports that Israel was again striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. In his first speech, since being named earlier this week to…

Three Troopers Killed, Six Injured In Clash In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (NNN-APP) – Three troopers were killed, and six others were injured, in an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, in Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, yesterday, official sources said. The incident happened in the Bannu area of the province, where the security forces launched an…

Mongolia To Send Over 80 Athletes To 9th Asian Winter Games

ULAN BATOR, Oct 30 (NNN-APA) – Mongolia will send more than 80 athletes to the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, north-east China’s Heilongjiang Province, the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC), announced today. “Today marks the 100-day countdown to the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin. Over 80 athletes from…