6.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Northern Japan

TOKYO, Apr 2 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck off Japan’s northern prefecture of Iwate early today, according to the country’s weather agency. The temblor occurred at 04:24 a.m. local time, at a depth of 80 km, measuring lower 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale,…

Four Palestinians Killed, 17 Wounded In Israeli Bombing On Hospital In Central Gaza Yesterday: Sources

GAZA, Apr 2 (NNN-WAFA) – At least four Palestinians were killed and 17 others were wounded yesterday, in an Israeli bombing on tents, inside the Al-Aqsa Hospital compound, in the central Gaza Strip, Palestinian eyewitnesses and sources said. The eyewitnesses reported that, a drone fired at least one missile at…

Malaysia’s Passenger Traffic Rose In Feb

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s passenger traffic rose in Feb, showcasing a notable increase in air travel demand and a promising trajectory towards recovery, official data showed, today. The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), said in a statement that, Malaysia witnessed passenger traffic reaching 8.1 million in Feb, a…

Myanmar Aims To Plant Over 600,000 Acres Of Cotton In 2024-25 FY

YANGON, Apr 1 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar aims to cultivate over 600,000 acres of cotton across six states and regions in the country, during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported, today. The media report, citing Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, U Min Naung,…

Indonesia Opens Direct Shipping Route To China To Expedite Trade

JAKARTA, Apr 1 (NNN-ANTARA) – The authorities of Indonesia’s Batam Island, officially started yesterday, the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China’s Guangzhou and Shenzhen, to boost trade between the two countries. The direct shipping service was initiated by Persero Batam and the Batam Concession Agency, in collaboration…

Indonesia Sees Dengue Cases Surged In Q1

JAKARTA, Apr 1 (NNN-ANTARA) – Dengue fever cases in Indonesia in the first quarter of this year has increased almost three times compared to the same period last year, said the Ministry of Health, yesterday. According to the ministry, the number of cases has reached 43,271 by the 12th week…

Over One Million Stimulant Tablets Seized In Central Myanmar

YANGON, Apr 1 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s authorities seized over one million stimulant tablets, in the central region of Myanmar, according to a statement by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) late yesterday. Acting on a tipoff, anti-narcotic police searched a motorcycle in Kyaukchaw Village, in Patheingyi Township, Mandalay…

Israel Prepares To Attack Rafah, As Truce Talks Resume In Egypt; Death Toll Rises To 32,782

JERUSALEM, Apr 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced yesterday that, Israel’s military was preparing to launch an attack on Rafah, as truce negotiations resumed in Egypt. Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, has become a refuge for over one million displaced Palestinians seeking shelter from bombardments. United Nations experts…

Palestinian New Gov’t Sworn In

RAMALLAH, Apr 1 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian new government, headed by Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa, was sworn in here, in the West Bank, yesterday. The new government consists of 23 ministerial portfolios, including at least six ministers from the Gaza Strip. Mustafa will also take over the position of foreign…

Bangladesh Mulls To Suspend Services Of Facebook, YouTube: Minister

DHAKA, Apr 1 (NNN-BSS) – A Bangladeshi minister, yesterday said that, the country would temporarily suspend services of Facebook and YouTube, if they don’t obey government instructions to control “disinformation.” The country’s Liberation War Affairs Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, AKM Mozammel Haque told…