Sweltering Heat Raging Across Mideast, Further Straining Power System

CAIRO, Jul 28 (NNN-MENA) – Intense heatwaves continued to rage across the Middle East, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celcius in some places, jeopardising the health of the local population and straining the region’s already overwhelmed power systems. In Iran, a heatwave arriving a few days ago raised temperatures in…

ASEAN Regional Forum Urged Enhancing Cooperation On Ferry Safety

VIENTIANE, Jul 28 (NNN-KPL) – The 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) foreign ministers’ meeting was held here yesterday, calling for enhancing cooperation on ferry safety. The meeting issued a statement on strengthening regional cooperation on ferry safety, which was jointly initiated by China, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore,…

In Iran, Over 300 Foreign Guests To Attend Pezeshkian’s Swearing-In Ceremony

TEHRAN, Jul 28 (NNN-IRNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker said, over 300 foreign guests would attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, which is scheduled for Tuesday. Alireza Salimi, spokesman of the Iranian parliament’s presiding board, made the remarks in an interview, with the Iranian Students’ News Agency…

Three Killed In Building Collapse In Maharashtra

NEW DELHI, Jul 28 (NNN-PTI) – At least three people were killed and two others injured yesterday, after a three-storey residential building collapsed, in India’s western state of Maharashtra, officials said. The building, which housed 13 residential units and three shops, collapsed in Shahbaz village of Navi Mumbai area, about…

Top DPRK Leader Visits China-DPRK Friendship Tower Commemorating War Victory

BEIJING, Jul 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the China-DPRK Friendship Tower, yesterday, on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the country’s Fatherland Liberation War victory, state media reported, today. Kim, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of…

Philippines Detects “Minimal” Oil Leaks From Sunken Tanker

MANILA, Jul 27 (NNN-PNA) – Divers noticed “minimal” oil leaks from a Philippine tanker, carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel, that sank in Manila Bay on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said, today. PCG spokesperson, Rear Admiral Armando Balilo, said, divers inspected the tanker, MT Terra Nova, on…

China, Brunei Always Maintain Friendly, Cooperative Military Relations: Chinese Defence Attaché

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jul 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – The defence forces of China and Brunei have always maintained friendly and cooperative relations, setting a good example of countries living together for mutual benefit and win-win situation, Dai Qilin, defence attaché of the Chinese embassy in Brunei, said. At a reception celebrating…

Fiji Plans To Introduce Drug Testing Kits In Schools

SUVA, Jul 27 (NNN-PINA) – Fiji’s Education Ministry is working with other ministries and departments, to introduce drug testing kits in schools. Education Minister, Aseri Radrodro, said, this will help mitigate drug issues in schools, where drugs have been a big topic, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported, today. Over 3,000 drug-related…

Vietnam’s Port System Able To Handle World’s Largest Ships

HANOI, Jul 27 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s port system is now equipped to handle the largest ships in the world, attracting operations from 40 major international shipping lines, the Vietnam Maritime Administration was cited as saying. Out of the country’s 34 ports, 30 are capable of accommodating large-tonnage vessels. Vietnam’s three…

Rockets Hit Airbase Housing U.S. Forces In W. Iraq

BAGHDAD, Jul 27 (NNN-NINA) – Four rockets, attacked the Ayn al-Asad Airbase in Iraq’s western Anbar province, where U.S. troops are stationed, an Iraqi army officer said, yesterday. The attack occurred late Thursday night, when an unknown armed group fired the rockets, two of which landed inside the airbase and…