Six Killed, Many Missing As Boat Capsized In Indian-Controlled Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 (NNN-PTI) – At least six people, including four school children, were killed, and many others went missing yesterday, after a boat carrying them capsized in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said. The boat carrying over 20 people, capsized in the river Jehlum on the outskirts of Srinagar, the…

World Future Energy Summit Focuses On Energy Transition, Investment

ABU DHABI, Apr 17 (NNN-WAM) – The 16th World Future Energy Summit, kicked off in Abu Dhabi yesterday, with a focus on discussions to facilitate global energy transition, promote investment in clean and renewable energy, and create a sustainable future. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, president and…

Three Killed, Three Injured In Israeli Air Strike In S. Lebanon

BEIRUT, Apr 17 (NNN-NNA) – Two Hezbollah fighters and an Amal Movement member were killed, and three civilians wounded last night, in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Shehabiya, Lebanese military sources said. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said, Israeli drones fired three air-to-surface missiles towards…

Palestinian Death Toll In Gaza Rises To 33,843: Ministry

GAZA, Apr 17 (NNN-WAFA) – The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced yesterday that, the Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,843. The ministry said in a press statement that, 46 people were killed and 110 others injured, in five Israeli raids…

Israeli Army Orders Residents In N. Gaza To Evacuate: Hamas’ Media Office

GAZA, Apr 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – The regime’s army sent tanks to northern Gaza city, Beit Hanoun and ordered residents to evacuate, the Hamas-run government media office said, yesterday. The office said in a statement that, the regime’s bulldozers and tanks, advanced towards the shelter centres in the city, and the…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Agree To Further Promote Economic Cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, yesterday, agreed to further promote economic cooperation and convert the strong partnership into a strategic partnership, for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Speaking at a joint press conference here, Pakistani Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart, Prince…

Voting Begins In Solomon Islands’ Parliamentary Election

HONIARA, Solomon Islands, Apr 17 (NNN-PINA) – Voting in Solomon Islands’ parliamentary election begins this morning, after the opening of the polling stations across the country. A total of 334 candidates are vying for 50 seats in the parliamentary election. Voters will cast their ballots in a joint election, encompassing…

Lee Hsien Loong To Be Singapore Senior Minister In New Cabinet: Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE, Apr 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, will take on the role of senior minister, in the new cabinet, Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, told local media yesterday. Lawrence Wong also noted that, he expects existing cabinet members to remain in their current portfolios despite some…

Southeast Asia Sees 6.3 Billion U.S. Dollars In Private Green Investment In 2023: Report

SINGAPORE, Apr 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Green investment from private sectors increased to 6.3 billion U.S. dollars in Southeast Asia last year, from 5.2 billion in 2022, according to Southeast Asia’s Green Economy 2024 Report, issued yesterday. Public and private sources from Southeast Asia have contributed 45 billion dollars by 2023,…

Head-On Collision In Central Bangladesh Killed 13

DHAKA, Apr 16 (NNN-BSS) – A head-on collision between a bus and a pickup truck, killed 13 people in central Bangladesh today, a senior police official said. The fatal road accident happened at around 7:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT), in Bangladesh’s central Faridpur district, some 101 km away from…