Thailand, Cambodia Elevate Bilateral Ties, Seek Further Cooperation

BANGKOK, Feb 8 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, and visiting Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, announced yesterday, the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. Speaking at a joint press conference, Srettha said, the deepening ties will open up a new chapter of closer cooperation in various…

Five Killed, Five Injured As Another Blast Hit Election Campaign Office In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (NNN-APP) – At least five people were killed and five others injured, when another blast hit an election campaign office of a candidate of a political party, in Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province today, local media reports said.– NNN-APP

Presidential Election Kicks Off In Azerbaijan

BAKU, Feb 7 (NNN-TNA) – Azerbaijan’s presidential election kicked off today, with over 6.4 million people eligible to vote. At 8:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT), polling stations across the country opened for voters, initiating a day-long electoral process that will end at 7:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT). According…

At Least Five Killed In Landslide In Southern Philippines

MANILA, Feb 7 (NNN-PNA) – At least five people were killed and 31 others injured, due to a landslide yesterday, that buried two buses and houses in a mining town, in southern Philippines, local authorities said today. The landslide took place last night, near a mining site in Maco town…

Israeli Missile Attack Targets Sites In Syria’s Homs

DAMASCUS, Feb 7 (NNN-SANA) – An Israeli missile attack targeted areas in the central province of Homs, after midnight last night, the state TV reported. The Syrian air defences intercepted and destroyed several missiles, while a few others landed in the Al-Qusayr countryside, resulting in fires in the area. The…

Iraq, Netherlands Discussed Ties, Security Cooperation

BAGHDAD, Feb 7 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi senior officials, exchanged views yesterday, with visiting Dutch Foreign Minister, Hanke Bruins Slot, on bilateral relations and security cooperation. Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, met with Slot and her accompanying delegation in his office, where he stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral relations…

Death Toll Rises To 11 In Blast In Firecrackers Unit In Central India

NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (NNN-PTI) – The death toll in yesterday’s multiple blasts in a firecrackers manufacturing unit, in central India, rose to 11, a police officer said, over the phone. A total of 90 people were injured in the explosions in the unit, located in the Harda district of…

Cairo Int’l Book Fair Attracted Record-Breaking Number Of Visitors

CAIRO, Feb 7 (NNN-MENA) – The 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), concluded in the Egyptian capital, yesterday. About 1,200 publishers and 5,250 exhibitors from 70 countries, attended this year’s fair, which was organised by the General Egyptian Book Organisation (GEBO), of the Ministry of Culture, with…

Arab League Chief Says Ending UNRWA’s Role Endangers Region

CAIRO, Feb 7 (NNN-MENA) – Arab League (AL) secretary-general, slammed yesterday, some countries’ suspension of funding to the UN relief agency for Palestinians, calling it “immoral” and dangerous. Ahmed Aboul Gheit said, halting the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East…

Palestinian Death Toll In Gaza Rises To 27,585: Ministry

GAZA, Feb 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip, from ongoing Israeli attacks, has risen to 27,585, with 66,978 others wounded, the Palestine Health Ministry said, yesterday. In a press statement, the ministry said, Israeli forces killed 107 Palestinians and wounded 143 others in the past 24 hours.…