Small Plane Crashed In Philippines, Killing Two

MANILA, Oct 19 (NNN-PNA) – Two people were killed, when an ultralight plane crashed on a rice field, in Tarlac province of the Philippines, north of Manila, yesterday, police said. Police said, the plane was seen erratically circling the area before it went down at around 11.00 a.m. local time,…

One Dead, One Wounded In Residential Fire In Philippine Capital

MANILA, Oct 19 (NNN-PNA) – A 10-year-old girl died in a fire, that tore through a densely populated community, and displaced around 70 families in the Philippine capital, the Bureau of Fire Protection said, yesterday. The bureau said, the girl was fast asleep inside her house when the fire broke…

Thailand’s Suwannarut Holds Lead Heading Final At Golf Macao Open

MACAO, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 2025 Macao Open entered its third round yesterday, with Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut maintaining his strong form to take a two-shot lead. Having built a solid advantage over the first two rounds, Suwannarut delivered another steady performance, carding a four-under-par round, to reach 16-under overall,…

Pakistan, Afghanistan Agreed To Immediate Ceasefire In Doha Talks

DOHA, Oct 19 (NNN-QNA) – Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire, during a round of negotiations, held in the Qatari capital, Doha, according to a statement by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today. The talks, mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, led the two sides to reach an agreement…

Strong Winds Damaged Nearly 100 Houses In Sri Lanka’s North-Western Province

COLOMBO, Oct 19 (NNN-LNW) – Nearly 100 houses were damaged, in Sri Lanka’s north-western province, due to strong winds, triggered by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, a senior Disaster Management Centre (DMC) officer said, yesterday. DMC media spokesman, Pradeep Kodippili, said, they are taking necessary measures to assist residents impacted…

Iran’s IRGC Unveils Upgraded Ballistic Missiles, Overhauled Launchers

TEHRAN, Oct 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), unveiled upgraded versions of two of its homegrown ballistic missiles, along with overhauled launchers, that were damaged during the 12-day war with Israel, according to a report by state-run IRIB TV, yesterday. The missiles and launchers, belonging to the…

Netanyahu To Run For PM Again In Israel’s 2026 Elections

JERUSALEM, Oct 19 (NNN-MA’AN) – Unrepentant Netanyahu announced yesterday that, he will run for office again in the 2026 parliamentary elections. He made the announcement during an interview with Israel’s Channel 14, where he was asked if he intends to seek another term. “Yes,” he replied. When asked whether he…

Hamas Said Rafah Closure To Delay Handover Of Israeli Hostage Remains; Palestinian Death Toll: 68,116

GAZA, Oct 19 (NNN-WAFA) – Hamas said yesterday that, the Israeli regime’s continued closure of the Rafah border crossing, between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, will “delay recovery operations and the handover of bodies of Israeli hostages.” Inhumane Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to keep the crossing closed until…

Feature: Gaza’s Mothers, Doctors Keep Hope Alive Amid Conflict, Ruin

GAZA, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – At dawn, obstetrician-gynecologist, Somaya Shomer, walks briskly towards al-Awda field hospital, in al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip. Balancing her duties as a physician and a mother of three, she helps women give birth amid war and devastation. “In my previous pregnancies, I enjoyed every…

Thailand Space Expo Boosts China-Thailand Cooperation In Space Sector

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand Space Expo 2025, kicked off here on Thursday, bringing together space agencies, enterprises and experts from around the world, to showcase the latest achievements in space and geoinformation technologies. One of the highlights of this year’s event is the cooperation between China and Thailand…