Israeli Missile Strike Targets Syria’s Aleppo Airport Again

DAMASCUS, Oct 15 (NNN-SANA) – The international airport in Syria’s northern province of Aleppo, was hit by an Israeli missile strike last night, causing damage to the recently repaired runway, Syrian state TV reported. The attack is the second hit to the Aleppo airport within three days, following the Israeli…

Brunei’s Consumer Price Index Rose 0.1 Percent In July

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 15 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei’s overall consumer price index (CPI), in July, increased 0.1 percent year-on-year, according to figures released here, yesterday. According to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the rise was in line with increase in food…

Modi Confirms India’s Interest In Hosting 2036 Olympics

MUMBAI, Oct 15 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has confirmed his country’s interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics. “India is very excited to organise an Olympics,” Modi said, during his address, at the opening of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session, in Mumbai, last night. “India…

Aid Shipment To Gaza Set For Today: Palestinian Health Minister

RAMALLAH, Oct 15 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian Health Minister, Mai al-Kaila, announced yesterday that, her ministry, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross, will send a shipment of medical aid to the besieged Gaza Strip, today. Al-Kaila said that, the Red Cross has reached an agreement with Israeli…

Australian PM Concedes Defeat In Indigenous Voice Referendum, Vows Continued Efforts To Address Indigenous Disadvantages

CANBERRA, Oct 15 (NNN-AAP) – Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has conceded defeat in the country’s landmark referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and vowed, continued efforts to address disadvantages faced by First Australians. Speaking in Canberra last night, hours after polls closed, Albanese said, it was clear a…

Israeli Drone Fired Missiles Towards S. Lebanon

BEIRUT, Oct 15 (NNN-NNA) – An Israeli drone yesterday launched several missiles at a border point in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources said. The unnamed sources added that, the drone flew for several minutes along the borderline and then launched several air-to-surface missiles towards the axis of Hunin Hill, in…

Latest: Palestinian Envoy Asks UN Chief To Do More For Gaza

UNITED NATIONS/AMMAN/RAMALLAH, Oct 14 (NNN-XINHUA/PETRA/WAFA) – Palestine’s ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, appealed to UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday, to do more to alleviate the tragedy in Gaza. Mansour, speaking right before the UN Security Council held closed-door consultations on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, said, ambassadors from the Arab…

Two Men Charged For Separate False Bomb Threats In Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – A 30-year-old Australian man and a 39-year-old man were charged with false bomb threats, in two separate cases today, according to a statement by the Singapore Police Force. During a Scoot flight to Perth, Australia, on Thursday, the 30-year-old passenger informed cabin crew members repeatedly…

Türkiye Says Israel’s Call For Gazans To Evacuate “Violation” Of Int’l Law

ANKARA, Oct 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – Türkiye, yesterday, condemned Israel’s call for Gaza City residents to evacuate to the southern part of the Gaza Strip within 24 hours, ahead of a possible ground offensive, saying, the move violates international law. “Forcing the Gazan people of 2.5 million, who have been under…

Syrian President Calls For Collective Int’l Action To Curb Israel’s Attack On Gaza

DAMASCUS, Oct 14 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, yesterday, voiced his country’s solidarity with the the Palestinian people, calling for collective international action to curb the current Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Assad made the remarks during his meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, during which Assad…