Arab Coalition strikes Houthi military targets in Yemen

The Arab coalition has attacked Houthi military targets in Sanaa. Photo courtesy of WAM SANA’A Yemen, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Arab Coalition in Yemen on Monday launched attacks on military targets in the capital Sanaa and the northern province of Saada, Saudi state press reported. Civilians have been urged…

Brexit chaos dossier dismissed by Cabinet minister as out of date

LONDON, Aug 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — A confidential government dossier warning of the impact of a no-deal Brexit was described Sunday as a worst-case scenario document. Michael Gove, the cabinet minister tasked by Prime Minister Boris Johnson with preparing for a no-deal departure by Britain from the European Union, commented after…

Daesh claims responsibility for deadly suicide bombing at wedding hall in Kabul

KABUL, Aug 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — The hardliner Daesh terrorist group outfit has claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide bombing at a wedding hall in Kabul on Saturday night that claimed over 60 lives and injured more than 180 others, a local media outlet reported Sunday. “The Daesh terrorist group claimed…

Iran tanker departs after Gibraltar rejects US demand

The Iranian oil tanker Grace 1, which has been renamed Adrian Darya 1, as it sits anchored after the Supreme Court of the British territory lifted its detention order in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain. Photo courtesy of IRNA TEHRAN, Aug 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian ambassador to Britain Hamid Baeidijnejad said…

Entrepreneur Development Ministry studying takeover of Malaysia’s halal industry

KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 (NNN-Bernama) — The Entrepreneur Development Ministry is studying placing the development of Malaysia’s halal industry under its ambit and in line with its role which is more focused on it. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof said, however, the business of certification will remain with…

Search for missing Singaporean kayaker extended to Kuala Terengganu waters

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 18 (NNN-Bernama) — The search and rescue operation (SAR) for Singaporean kayaker Tan Eng Soon who went missing off Mersing in Johor entered its ninth day today, with a search area of 300 square nautical miles from waters of Kemaman to Kuala Terengganu. Terengganu state maritime director…

Malaysia’s economy to be driven by ongoing mega projects in 2H19

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economic growth for the second half of this year is set to be healthy and driven by the ongoing mega projects, despite the current global economic uncertainties, says Maybank Kim Eng Group economist, Lee Ju Ye. She said among the mega projects are…

Cops to continue recording Zakir’s statement on Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Police will continue questioning controversial Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik on Monday for allegedly making provocative remarks, after yesterday’s session to record his statement was cut short at his own request. Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said yesterday’s session was stopped after…

Afghanistan: Bomb rips through wedding in Kabul

KABUL, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Several people were either killed or injured after an explosion ripped through a wedding hall in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Saturday night, the spokesman of Interior Ministry confirmed early Sunday. The blast happened inside Shahr-e-Dubai wedding hall in Police District 6 of Kabul…

Restrictions on movement of people in Kashmir Valley eased

SRINAGAR, Aug 17 (NNN-PTI) – Restrictions on the of people in the Kashmir Valley were eased on Saturday, with landline services restored in some areas of the city, even as stringent security arrangements continued to be in place, officials said. They said the restrictions have been relaxed in 35 police station…