Japan Airlines Net Profit Increases Fivefold As Travel Rebounds

TOKYO, Feb 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japan Airlines (JAL), saw a 5.3-fold increase in net profit, for the period from Apr to Dec, 2023, year on year, according to the airliner’s financial results, yesterday. The airline’s net profit soared to 858 billion yen (5.85 billion U.S. dollars) during the period, surpassing…

Cambodia, Thailand Vow To Curb Air Pollution

PHNOM PENH, Feb 3 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Thailand have vowed to prevent smog and other pollutants in the environment, aiming at protecting the well-being of the peoples in both neighbouring countries, said a Cambodian Ministry of Environment’s news release, today. The commitment was made during a conversation via telephone,…

Australian Police Seize 14.7-Million-USD Worth Of Cocaine In Sydney

SYDNEY, Feb 3 (NNN-AAP) – Australia’s New South Wales Police Force said today that, 15 kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of 22.5 million Australian dollars (about 14.7 million U.S. dollars), has been seized in Sydney’s Inner West region. At about 1:00 p.m. local time yesterday, detectives arrived…

Former Sri Lankan Health Minister Arrested For Alleged Involvement In Drug Procurement Controversy

COLOMBO, Feb 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s former Health Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella, was arrested yesterday, for his alleged involvement in the procurement of fake human immunoglobulin vials, police said in a statement. The former minister is scheduled to appear before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, today. Several suspects, including former Secretary…

Iraq Says U.S. Airstrikes To Have Serious Consequences

BAGHDAD, Feb 3 (NNN-NINA) – U.S. airstrikes on the border areas in western Iraq will have serious consequences, for the security and stability of Iraq and the region, the Iraqi government said, today. Yahya Rasoul, the military spokesman of the Iraqi prime minister, said in a statement that, U.S. airstrikes…

U.S. Begins Retaliatory Strikes On Iranian Targets In Syria, Killing 13 In Initial Attack

DAMASCUS, Feb 3 (NNN-SANA) – At least 13 pro-Iran fighters were killed, in U.S. airstrikes that targeted strongholds of pro-Iran fighters in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, last night, a war monitor reported. The airstrikes targeted the Haidariya region in the desert of the city of al-Mayadeen, as well…

Roundup: Over 100,000 Gazans Injured, Missing Or Dead, WHO Says

GENEVA, Feb 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO), said yesterday, over 100,000 Gazans are injured, missing or presumed dead, as the situation deteriorates in the enclave. The figure makes up 4.3 percent of Gaza’s 2.3 million population. Speaking to a United Nations weekly briefing via video link from…

Singapore, China Eye Enhancing Business Ties

SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – About 200 Singaporean and Chinese business leaders and policymakers, gathered Thursday, in the city-state, to exchange ideas and explore business opportunities between the two complementary economies. The second Meeting of the Singapore-China Business Council and Singapore-China Economic Partnership Conference was jointly held by the Singapore…

DPRK Conducted Cruise Missile And Anti-Aircraft Missile Test

PYONGYANG, Feb 3 (NNN-KCNA) – The Missile Administration of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), conducted a cruise missile super-large warhead power test, and a new-type anti-aircraft missile test-fire, in waters off its western coast yesterday, it is officially announced today. The tests are “a part of normal activities…

Indian Navy Rescued 19 Crew On Hijacked Ship Off Somalian Coast

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian navy, yesterday said, it had foiled a piracy attempt at sea, off the coast of Somalia and rescued 19 crew members aboard a vessel, hijacked by pirates. The released crew include 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani nationals. “INS Sharda intercepted FV Omari…