Mongolia Holds Cultural Events To Mark Chinese Spring Festival

ULAN BATOR, Feb 5 (NNN-APA) – A series of cultural events entitled “Happy Chinese New Year,” to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia, were officially launched here yesterday. China-Mongolia relations have flourished and gained momentum in…

Iraqi Paramilitary Official Says U.S. Airstrikes Meant To Weaken Iraqi Forces

BAGHDAD, Feb 5 (NNN-NINA) – Falih al-Fayyadh, chairman of the Iraqi paramilitary Hashd Shaabi Forces, said yesterday that, U.S. airstrikes on its bases in western Iraq were meant to weaken the group and stop it from protecting the country. Al-Fayyadh made the remarks at a funeral for some of the…

Malaysia Calls For More Efforts To Tackle Rising Cancer Cases

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Health Minister, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, yesterday, called for wider efforts to tackle the rising number of cancer cases in the country. Dzulkefly said in a speech, marking World Cancer Day, that, improving the population’s access to health services is essential, citing the recorded…

U.S. Airstrikes In W. Iraq Spark Outrage Among Iraqis

BAGHDAD, Feb 4 (NNN-NINA) – At least 16 people were killed and 36 wounded in U.S. airstrikes on positions of the paramilitary Hashd Shaabi forces in western Iraq, sparking a wave of anger and condemnation among Iraqis. Yesterday, Hashd Shaabi said in a statement that, the airstrikes on Friday night…

Three Killed, 13 Injured In Landslides In North Sumatra

JAKARTA, Feb 4 (NNN-ANTARA) – A family of three was killed and 13 others injured, in landslide-blocked highway, in Tapanuli, North Sumatra, the National Disaster Management Agency reported, today. Agency spokesperson, Abdul Muhari, said, the cliff on the side of the road suddenly fell, hitting multiple vehicles in the middle…

Sri Lanka Celebrates 76th Independence Day Today

COLOMBO, Feb 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka celebrates its 76th Independence Day today with a military parade. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, delivered his Independence Day message, inviting all Sri Lankans, at home and abroad, to contribute their utmost energy to rebuilding the country. Wickremesinghe said, the government is steering the economy…

Myanmar Holds Bovine Beauty Pageant To Commemorate Union Day

YANGON, Feb 4 (NNN-MNA) – The third Myanmar bovine beauty pageant was held, to mark the 77th anniversary of the Union Day in Yangon, according to the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, yesterday. The two-day competition was held under four categories, including Myanmar native cattle, beef cattle, dairy cattle and…

One Injured In Fire Near Railway Station In Tokyo, Train Services Disrupted

TOKYO, Feb 4 (NNN-NHK) – A fire broke out in the vicinity of a Japan Railway (JR) station, in Tokyo today, affecting train services on part of the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, with 800 passengers evacuated, according to local media reports. At around 10:10 a.m. local time, a fire was reported…

Sri Lanka, Thailand Signed Free Trade Agreement

COLOMBO, Feb 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka and Thailand signed a free trade agreement yesterday, the President’s Media Division, announced. The deal was signed in the presence of Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin and Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe. Srettha arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, for a two-day visit,…

Iranian President Says Successful Satellite Launch Proof Of Sanction Failure

TEHRAN, Feb 4 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, said yesterday, the successful launch of 11 satellites over the past 30 months, showed that the sanctions against his country had failed. Raisi made the remarks at a ceremony, to mark the National Space Technology Day in the Iranian capital Tehran,…