Israel To Continue Gaza Offensive Despite Int’l Calls For Ceasefire

JERUSALEM, Dec 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israeli leaders told U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan yesterday that, Israel will continue its military offensive in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip, despite the international calls for a ceasefire. Sullivan was in Israel for meetings with officials, as the United States voiced its…

S. Korea’s Overseas Direct Investment Falls 20.4 Percent In Q3

SEOUL, Dec 15 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s overseas direct investment fell for the fourth straight quarter, on lingering uncertainty over global economy, government data showed, today. Overseas investment through the purchase of foreign stocks and the establishment of foreign offices, stood at 14.62 billion U.S. dollars in the Jul-Sept quarter,…

Australia Facing Growing Risk Of Electricity Generation Shortfall

CANBERRA, Dec 15 (NNN-AAP) – Australia is facing a growing risk of a shortfall in its electricity generation capacity, amid the green energy transition, the market operator warned. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), today released a draft roadmap for the energy transition, warning that, earlier than planned closures of…

Lao Health Ministry Advocates Greater Use Of Traditional Medicine

VIENTIANE, Dec 15 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao Ministry of Health is in need of medical innovations and more personnel who are able to use traditional medicine, to serve the Lao people effectively, the Lao health minister, said. Health officials and medical staff should take advantage of the country’s natural resources,…

China Calls On UN Security Council To Adjust Afghanistan Sanctions

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy, yesterday, called on the Security Council, to make necessary adjustments to the Afghanistan sanctions regime, in light of the situation on the ground. Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, made the appeal, in an explanation of vote,…

Tesla Recalls Over Two Million Vehicles Over Autopilot Safety Issues

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Tesla said, on Wednesday, the company is recalling more than two million of its vehicles over autopilot safety issues, after an investigation found its autopilot safety system was “not sufficient to prevent driver misuse.” “In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and…

Türkiye’s First Space Traveller Set To Take Off In Jan

ANKARA, Dec 15 (NNN-TRT) – Türkiye’s first space traveller is set to blast off into orbit on Jan 9, next year, a Turkish official announced, yesterday. “Starting on Jan 9, Col. Alper Gezeravci, will take part in a space mission with Spanish, Italian, and Swedish astronauts,” Turkish Industry and Technology…

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attack On Another Israel-Bound Cargo Ship In Red Sea

SANAA, Dec 15 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Houthi rebels, yesterday, claimed a drone attack on an Israel-bound cargo ship in the Red Sea. “The military operation against the Mersik Gebrlater container vessel, that was heading to Israel was precise and caused damage to the ship,” Houthi military spokesman, Yehya Sarea, said,…

Hezbollah Fighter, Civilian Killed In Confrontations On Lebanon-Israel Border

BEIRUT, Dec 15 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese-Israeli confrontations continued yesterday, in the border area, killing a Hezbollah fighter and a civilian, Lebanese military sources said. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that, a Hezbollah fighter and a Lebanese civilian were killed, and another civilian was injured in…

Japanese PM Ousted LDP’s Largest Faction From Cabinet Amid Political Funds Scandal

TOKYO, Dec 15 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, yesterday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party’s largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage, following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. Kishida accepted the resignations of Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hirokazu Matsuno, Minister of Economy,…