Iran Ready To Mediate Peace, Security Between Armenia, Azerbaijan: President

TEHRAN, Oct 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, yesterday voiced the country’s readiness, to help ensure peace and stability in the Caucasus region and resolve differences between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Raisi made the remarks in separate meetings in Tehran with Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, Armen Grigoryan and Khalaf…

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Claims Having Homemade Drones

GAZA, Oct 5 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement, revealed yesterday that, it has acquired “a large number” of homemade drones and integrated them into its military operations. The PIJ made the announcement during a military parade, marking the 36th anniversary of its foundation. Thousands of masked militants…

Turkish Military Conducted Third Air Operation Against PKK In N. Iraq

ANKARA, Oct 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Türkiye’s military, carried out its third cross-border air operation into Iraq yesterday, after a suicide bomb attack in the capital Ankara, on Sunday. Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, warned, at a security meeting yesterday that, all the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and the Syrian…

Cultivation Of A Rice Variety Banned In Punjab To Curb Delhi’s Air Pollution

NEW DELHI, Oct 5 (NNN-PTI) – The government of India’s northern state, Punjab, banned the cultivation of a particular rice variety within the state, in a bid to curb air pollution in the national capital, particularly during the winter months. Farmers growing Pusa44, used to indulge in burning its stubble,…

Lao, Brunei Leaders Took Trip On China-Laos Railway

VIENTIANE, Oct 5 (NNN-KPL) – The leaders of Laos and Brunei, along with delegations from the two governments, yesterday, took a train trip from the Lao capital, Vientiane to Vangvieng, on the China-Laos Railway. The aim of the historic trip was for Lao President, Thongloun Sisoulith to show Brunei’s Sultan,…

Thailand Aims To Ensure Safety, Restore Tourists Confidence After Deadly Mall Shooting

BANGKOK, Oct 5 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand will take steps to ensure safety and restore confidence among tourists, officials said yesterday, one day after a shooting at a renowned shopping mall in downtown Bangkok that killed two people and injured five others. The Thai government attached great importance to this matter…

At Least Twenty Dead In Bus Accident In Venice

ROME, Oct 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – “At least twenty dead” in a bus accident in Venice, Italy, local media reported yesterday, citing the city’s mayor. The bus fell from an overpass in Mestre, Venice, last night, the Italian newspaper, la Repubblica, reported. “A huge tragedy struck our community this evening. I…

6.2-Magnitude Quake Hit Northern Philippines

MANILA, Oct 4 (NNN-PNA) – An offshore earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, rocked Cagayan province in the northern Philippines this morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said, the quake, which occurred at 11:35 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 kilometres,…

Laos, Brunei Lift Ties To Strategic Partnership

VIENTIANE, Oct 4 (NNN-KPL) – Laos and Brunei have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, during a state visit to Laos by Brunei’s Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, from Monday to today. The visit was made at an invitation from Lao President, Thongloun Sisoulith, aimed to further enhance friendly relations…

Roundup: Ford Makes New Offer As Auto Strike Enters 19th Day

CHICAGO, Oct 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – Ford Motor Company, yesterday made its seventh offer to the United Auto Workers (UAW), amid ongoing contract negotiations, as the auto strike against the Big Three U.S. automakers enters the 19th day. The “strongest” and “comprehensive” offer Ford made to the UAW Monday night includes,…