Iraqi Shiite Militia Claims Drone Attack On Israel

BAGHDAD, Mac 8 (NNN-NINA) – An Iraqi Shiite militia, yesterday, claimed responsibility for a drone attack on an Israeli airport. The militia, named Islamic Resistance in Iraq, said in an online statement that, its fighters launched an explosive-laden drone last night, to attack a military base in Rosh Pina Airport…

Salt Intrusion Affects Over 100,000 Families In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

HANOI, Mac 8 (NNN-VNA) – Salt intrusion at several rivers and streams in the Mekong Delta provinces in Vietnam, has affected the lives of over 100,000 families, VnExpress reported, today. Tien Giang province has driven salinity levels up to 2.2-5/1,000, while the salinity levels in rivers of Ben Tre City…

Brunei, Malaysia Signed Memorandum To Enhance Judicial Cooperation

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Mac 8 (NNN-ANN) – The Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam, and Malaysia’s Federal Court, signed a memorandum of judicial cooperation, to enhance cooperation on issues relating to dispute avoidance and resolution, according to a local media report, today. According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, the memorandum…

Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Malaysian Edotco, Team Up To Launch 1st Fiberglass Tower In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Mac 8 (NNN-BSS) – Chinese telecommunication giant, Huawei and Malaysian leading Edotco, teamed up to launch the first-ever fiberglass tower solutions for mobile network operators in Bangladesh. The telecom vendors made the announcement in a joint statement here yesterday, saying that, they have teamed up to introduce an advanced…

Singapore Authority Seizes Over 6.8 Kg Drugs

SINGAPORE, Mac 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), arrested two suspected drug offenders, and seized over 6.8 kg of drugs in separate operations on Tuesday, according to a statement published by the bureau. The CNB officials seized 5,651 grams of cannabis, 975 grams of heroin, and 195 grams…

Palestine Condemns Deaths Of 27 Gaza Prisoners

RAMALLAH, Mac 8 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, yesterday, condemned the deaths of 27 Gaza prisoners in Israeli prisons. Earlier in the day, the Hebrew newspaper “Haaretz” reported the deaths of the prisoners, who were arrested after the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct 7…

UN Expert Urges Israel To End “Starvation Campaign” In Gaza

GENEVA, Mac 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – A United Nations (UN) expert, yesterday, condemned Israel’s destruction of the food system in Gaza, and urged an end to the “starvation campaign” there. At a meeting of the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food,…

Indian Gov’t Approves 1.25 Billion USD Investment In AI Projects

NEW DELHI, Mac 8 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government, yesterday, approved a 1.25-billion U.S. dollar investment, in artificial intelligence (AI) projects, officials said. “In furtherance to the vision of Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India, the cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, approved the comprehensive…

Jordan Condemns Israel’s Approval Of New Settlement Units In West Bank

AMMAN, Mac 7 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the Israeli government’s approval of building around 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank. The ministry said in a statement that, the decision made by Israel early yesterday was aimed at altering the historical and legal status quo…

Children Are Dying From Hunger In Gaza, Says UN Official

UNITED NATIONS, Mac 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – A severe hunger crisis in Gaza is putting children’s lives in danger, a UN official said, yesterday. Jamie McGoldrick, the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, addressed the media via video link, at UN headquarters in New York, revealing the dire situation…