AirAsia says it is monitoring situation in Northern India and Pakistan as tensions escalate

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s low cost carrier, AirAsia has sent out travel alerts on its North India destinations as tension between India and Pakistan escalates. “We are closely monitoring the situation in Northern India and any impact to our Amritsar and Srinagar services. Guests are encouraged to monitor their…

Azerbaijan appreciates Malaysia’s support on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

By R.Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Azerbaijan, where 20 per cent of its territory is still under its neighbouring Armenia’s occupation, highly appreciate Malaysia’s continued support on the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Prof Dr Qaley Allahverdiyev, said that Kuala Lumpur supported the four United Nations resolutions adopted during the conflict,…

Srinagar, Jammu, Leh airports closed for civilian air traffic

Srinagar, Feb 27 (NNN_PTI) — Jammu and Leh airports were Wednesday closed for civilian air traffic shortly after an IAF jet crashed in Budgam district and amid escalation of cross-Line of Control shelling between armies of India and Pakistan, the Press Trust of India (PTI) has reported. Meanwhile, according to…

Indonesia says at least one killed, 60 feared buried in illegal mine landslide

Rescue workers from Indonesia’s national disaster mitigation agency BNPB work to free people trapped in the collapsed gold mine. Photo courtesy BNPB) JAKARTA, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Indonesia’s disaster agency said on Wednesday (Feb 27) rescuers were searching for survivors after more than 60 people were feared buried by the…

Nuclear weapons on menu at Trump-Kim dinner

HANOI, Vietnam, Feb 27 (NNN-VNA) – US President Donald Trump will meet North Korea leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday in Hanoi Trump touched down late Tuesday on Air Force One after flying half way around the world from Washington, while Kim arrived earlier, following a two-and-a-half-day train journey from…

New proposals raised in meeting between DPM and Brunei Sultan

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail delivers a speech at a gathering with Malaysians, on Feb 26, 2019. Photo courtesy Bernama BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Brunei), Feb 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Several new proposals in economics and trade beneficial to both countries have been raised in the…

Local technology to drive Malaysia’s first flying car

Malaysia’s Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 27 (NNN – BERNAMA) – Malaysia is expected to unveil its first flying car prototype to the public this year. Minister of Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof said the prototype – fully driven by…

Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president

ABUJA, Feb 27 (NNN-NAN) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC )is set to announce President Muhammadu Buhari president-elect, following the collation of results of the 23 February election. President @MBuhari keeping up with the announcement of the 2019 Presidential election results via @NTANewsNow #NigeriaDecides2019results #NigeriaDecide2019 pic.twitter.com/KrlATDMLYL— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu)…

Nigeria’s Buhari ahead in presidential election

Muhammadu Buhari ,center, during election Campaign in Abia and Imo States. Photo courtesy President Twitter ABUJA, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Incumbent Muhammadu Buhari maintained a lead over his main rival in the race to become Nigeria’s next president, with more than half of all states declared but signs of low…

British PM says parliament can vote on Brexit delay if MPs reject her deal

LONDON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday (Feb 26) she would allow parliament to vote on Mar 14 on whether to delay Brexit if MPs reject both her deal and the prospect of leaving the EU without an agreement. By leaving the EU with a…