UN Chief Condemns Continued Loss Of Life Following Deadly Israeli Strike On Gaza School

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday, condemned the continued loss of life in Gaza, following a devastating strike by Israel on the Al-Taba’een school in Gaza City on Saturday, killing over 100 Palestinians. “The secretary-general condemns the continued loss of life in Gaza, including women…

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shook Several Syrian Provinces

DAMASCUS, Aug 13 (NNN-SANA) – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 28 km east of the central city of Hama, late last night, according to the Syrian National Earthquake Centre. The quake, which was felt in several Syrian provinces, occurred at 11:56 p.m. local time (2056 GMT) at a depth of…

22 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents In India’s Rajasthan

NEW DELHI, Aug 13 (NNN-PTI) – At least 22 people were killed, in rain-related incidents, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, official broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) reported, yesterday. Due to severe water-logging, in the wake of torrential rains that hit the state since Saturday, authorities ordered the closure…

India’s Industrial Production Grows 4.2 Percent In June

NEW DELHI, Aug 13 (NNN-PTI) – India’s factory activity growth, determined by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 4.2 percent in June, government data showed yesterday. “For the month of June, this year, the quick estimates of IIP with base 2011-12, stands at 150.0 against 143.9 in June last…

Development Projects Launched To Assist Economy In Afghanistan

KABUL, Aug 13 (NNN-ANA) – Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Public Work, has launched 468 development and maintenance projects, over the past 12 months, spokesman for the ministry, Ashraf Haqshenas, said yesterday. Haqshenas said that, some of the projects have been completed, and more than 15,000 people have been employed,…

Indonesia Held First Cabinet Meeting In New Capital

JAKARTA, Aug 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government held its first plenary cabinet meeting, in the country’s new capital, Nusantara in East Kalimantan province, today.The meeting, led by President Joko Widodo, was held in the Garuda Palace, participated by Vice President, Ma’ruf Amin, and all ministers. The meeting was reportedly…

New Zealand Olympic Team Celebrates Most Successful Ever Games

WELLINGTON, Aug 12 (NNN-RNZ) – The New Zealand Olympic team is celebrating its most successful ever Olympic Games, with the team finishing with 20 medals made up of 10 golds, seven silvers and three bronzes, the country’s Olympic committee said, today. The success sees New Zealand sitting at 11th on…

Indonesian President-Elect To Continue New Capital Development

JAKARTA, Aug 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, said today that, he is committed to continuing the development of the country’s new capital, Nusantara, during his administration. Prabowo told reporters in Nusantara, in the province of East Kalimantan, that, he was ready to work in the presidential office in…

Sri Lankan Workers’ Remittances Surged 10.3 Percent In First Seven Months Of This Year

COLOMBO, Aug 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lankan workers remitted 3.71 billion U.S. dollars, in the first seven months of this year, a 10.3 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the central bank. In July, remittances stood at 566.8 million dollars, up from 541.0 million dollars a…

19.8 Kg Of Heroin, 600,000 Stimulant Tablets Seized In Western Myanmar

YANGON, Aug 12 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities seized 19.8 kg of heroin and 600,000 stimulant tablets, in western Sagaing region, the state-run daily, The Mirror, reported today. Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotic police, intercepted a vehicle in Kale township of Sagaing region on Wednesday, and confiscated the drugs, the report…