Five Bodies Found, Scores Of People Injured After PNG Landslide: UN Office

SYDNEY, May 27 (NNN-AAP) – Five bodies have been retrieved, with a number of injuries reported, including at least 20 women and children, after a huge landslide hit a remote region, in Papua New Guinea, a spokesperson from the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, in the Pacific island country confirmed,…

Yemen’s Houthis Unilaterally Released 113 Detainees: ICRC

SANAA, May 27 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthis unilaterally released 113 detainees in the Houthi-held Yemeni capital, Sanaa, yesterday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said. “We are pleased to see that humanitarian considerations are being prioritised, particularly for the families eagerly awaiting the return of their loved ones,…

Tropical Cyclone Injures Four, Affects Over 2,700 In Philippines

MANILA, May 26 (NNN-PNA) – Tropical cyclone, Ewiniar, triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, injuring four people and affecting 2,734, the government said today. In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said, the four injured people were from the Bicol region, south-east…

At Least Seven Newborns Killed In Delhi Fire Incidents

NEW DELHI, May 26 (NNN-PTI) – At least seven newborns died and five others were injured, when a fire broke out inside a baby care centre in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area, late last night, confirmed a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official, today. One of the injured was said to…

Australian Minister Urges Israel To Abide By ICJ Rafah Ruling

CANBERRA, May 26 (NNN-AAP) – A senior Australian government minister, has urged Israel to abide by an order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to halt its military offensive in southern Gaza. The ICJ, the top court of the United Nations, on Friday ordered Israel to immediately halt its…

Fresh Rainstorms, Floods Killed 17 In North Afghanistan

MAIMANA, Afghanistan, May 26 (NNN-ANA) – New rounds of rainstorms and flooding, have claimed 17 lives and injured 11 others, in north Afghanistan’s Faryab and the neighbouring Sari Pul province, over the past two days, local officials said, yesterday. In the Lawlash district of Faryab province, 12 people have lost…

Over 500 People Sent To Safe Locations Due To Adverse Weather In Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, May 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Over 500 people have been sent to safe locations, due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka, an official said, yesterday. Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili, told the media that, 42,604 people had been affected in the country by the…

Mongolian Rider Pursues Passion For Racing In Taklimakan Rally

URUMQI, May 26 (NNN-APA) – Two years ago, Purevdorj Murun, stumbled upon news of the Taklimakan Rally, while browsing the internet. This year, he was able to stand on the starting grid, ready to traverse the desert’s complex terrain. “I always wanted to participate in this rally in China, the…

6.3-Magnitude Quake Hit Vanuatu

SUVA, May 26 (NNN-PINA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3, jolted 83 km north-northwest of Port-Vila, capital of Vanuatu, at 09:23 am local time today, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of casualty or damage. The epicentre, with a depth of 29.2 km,…

Local Council Elections Kicked Off In Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, May 26 (NNN-AKP) – The municipal, provincial, town and district council elections, for the fourth term, kicked off in Cambodia today, with five political parties taking part in the race, a National Election Committee (NEC) spokesperson, said. “A total of 209 polling stations across the country was open…