Palestinians Welcome European Nations’ State Recognition

RAMALLAH, May 23 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian presidency, yesterday, welcomed the recognition of a Palestinian state by Spain, Norway and Ireland. In a statement, the Palestinian presidency highly appreciated the contribution of this decision by Spain, Norway and Ireland, in “consecrating the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination on…

Egyptian, Dutch FMs Discussed Efforts To Reach Ceasefire In Gaza; Meanwhile, At Least 35,647 Palestinians Killed

CAIRO, May 22 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, held phone talks with his Dutch counterpart, Hanke Bruins Slot, yesterday, discussing efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two ministers exchanged assessments on the Israeli…

Israeli FM Instructs Recall Of Ambassadors To Ireland, Norway

JERUSALEM, May 22 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israeli regime’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, said today, he has instructed the immediate recall of the regime’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway, for consultations, in light of the two countries’ decisions to recognise a Palestinian state.– NNN-MA’AN

Mongolia To Establish Two Special Economic Zones In Capital

ULAN BATOR, May 22 (NNN-APA) – The Mongolian government announced its decision today, to establish two special economic zones in the country’s capital, here. The special economic zone “Agro-city,” set to be established in the territory of Songinokhairkhan district of Ulan Bator, is designed to bolster food security, foster the…

More Australians To Be Evacuated From New Caledonia

CANBERRA, May 22 (NNN-AAP) – More Australians will be evacuated from New Caledonia, today, the federal government confirmed, earlier. Pat Conroy, minister for the Pacific, confirmed that, approximately 100 more Australians, who became stranded in New Caledonia, when flights were grounded earlier in May amid civil unrest, will be repatriated…

Singapore Sends Investigators For Turbulence-Hit Flight

SINGAPORE, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Officers from Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau, have arrived in Bangkok for the case of turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, Transport Minister, Chee Hong Tat, said, today. United States’ National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to support the investigation, as a Boeing 777-300ER…

Cost Of Nuclear Power For Australia More Than Double Solar, Wind Power: Report

CANBERRA, May 22 (NNN-AAP) – A large-scale nuclear power plant in Australia would generate electricity at more than twice the cost of renewable sources, a report from the national science agency found. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) today published the annual…

Flash: To Lam Elected As Vietnam’s New President: Local Media

HANOI, May 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Vietnam has named police minister, To Lam, as the state president, the government said today, and also nominated a new head of parliament, in a major leadership reshuffle. Unprecedentedly for a one-party nation, once known for its stable politics, two state presidents and a parliament…

Laos To Improve Management Of Solid Waste

VIENTIANE, May 22 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government, together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), has embarked on a comprehensive National Solid Waste Management Assessment, to address the growing challenges of waste management. The assessment will delve into the current state of waste management in Laos, examining practices, challenges,…

10th World Water Forum In Indonesia Adopts 3-Point Ministerial Declaration

BALI, May 22 (NNN-ANTARA) – The 10th World Water Forum here, yesterday, adopted a ministerial declaration that highlights three priorities. The declaration was adopted during the conclusion of the forum ministerial meeting, which was attended by 106 countries and 27 international organisations. The first priority is the establishment of a…