Tunisia Busts Organ Trafficking Ring: Ministry

TUNIS, Oct 29 (NNN-TAP) – Tunisian authorities have dismantled an international human organ trafficking network, the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior announced, yesterday. The network was discovered after the Tunisian National Unit for Terrorist and Organised Crime Research, found “suspicious information” on social media, about the sale of human organs,…

Kenya To Lift Visa Requirements For All Africans: President

BRAZZAVILLE, Oct 29 (NNN-KBC) – Kenyan President, William Ruto, said yesterday that, Kenya will lift visa requirements for all Africans by the end of this year, with the aim of boosting trade with African countries. “By the end of this year, no African will need a visa to enter Kenya.…

Cambodia’s GDP Per Capita To Reach 2,071 USD Next Year: Report

PHNOM PENH, Oct 29 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s GDP per capita is forecast to hit 2,071 U.S. dollars in 2024, up from some 1,917 dollars this year, said a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, yesterday. Thanks to garment exports, tourism, construction, and agriculture, the kingdom’s economy is predicted…

Malaysian Authorities Seized 370 Kg Of Drugs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian authorities said yesterday that, 370.8 kilograms of drugs worth 25.5 million ringgit (5.34 million U.S. dollars) have been seized in the country’s southern state of Johor. The drugs were seized in three separate operations this month, against international drug trafficking syndicates, deputy director-general…

Sri Lanka Issues Alert For Severe Lightning, Thundershowers

COLOMBO, Oct 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology, yesterday, issued an alert for thundershowers and severe lightning in several parts of the country. The department warned that, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning will likely occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces, as well as, the Kurunegala,…

Iran Backs Any Political Solution Towards Humanitarian Truce In Gaza: FM

TEHRAN, Oct 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, voiced Tehran’s support for any political solution that would address the current critical humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He made the remarks in a meeting with UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in New York on Friday, where they discussed the latest developments…

Palestinian Death Toll From Israeli Strikes On Gaza Exceeds 7,700: Ministry

GAZA, Oct 29 (NNN-WAFA) – The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli regime’s military strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 7,703, including 40 percent children, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, yesterday. So far, 19,743 Palestinians have been injured, since the fighting broke out on Oct 7, the ministry…

Communications Lost Across Gaza Amid Heavy Israeli Bombardment

GAZA, Oct 28 (NNN-WAFA) – The Gaza Strip’s communications and internet connectivity broke down last night, as heavy Israeli bombardment was heard across various areas of the Palestinian enclave, said Xinhua correspondents stationed in Gaza. The correspondents said that, Israel was intensifying air strikes in northern and central Gaza, lightening…

Tokyo’s Hachiko Statue Covered Up To Prevent Halloween Crowding

TOKYO, Oct 28 (NNN-NHK) – The iconic Hachiko statue, in front of Tokyo’s Shibuya Station, was covered up this morning, to discourage people from visiting the popular area, amid heightened caution around Halloween. Tall barriers were placed around the popular dog statue, commonly used as a meeting point, and will…

Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force Seized 43 Kg Drugs

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (NNN-APP) – The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) of Pakistan, seized 43 kg of drugs in different operations across the country, said a statement. The ANF spokesperson said yesterday that, the force conducted five operations in different parts of the country and arrested four culprits. According to the official,…