Philippine Congress Boosts Army Modernisation Budget To 673 Million USD This Year

MANILA, Jan 19 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine Congress, allocated 40 billion pesos (673 million U.S. dollars) in capital outlays, for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernisation programme, under the 2026 national budget, a senior lawmaker said, yesterday. House of Representatives Minority Leader, Marcelino Libanan, said, lawmakers also authorised…

Iraq Takes Full Control Of Airbase Following U.S. Withdrawal

BAGHDAD, Jan 18 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Defence Ministry, said yesterday that, the Iraqi army has taken full control of the Ayn al-Asad Airbase, in western Iraq’s Anbar province, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops. A statement issued by the ministry said, Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army, Abdul…

Cambodia Follows Developments In Venezuela With “Serious Concerns”

PHNOM PENH, Jan 18 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s foreign ministry said, late yesterday that, it follows the developments in Venezuela with “serious concerns.” “Cambodia strongly advocates for peace and stability in Latin America and beyond,” said a ministry’s statement. “Cambodia consistently upholds the importance of peaceful settlement of differences and disputes,…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Country Has “Extinguished Sedition”

TEHRAN, Jan 18 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said yesterday that, Iran had defeated the United States and Israel once again, and had “extinguished the sedition” he alleged was incited by Washington and Tel Aviv. The remarks, posted on Khamenei’s official X account, came, as Iranian authorities appeared…

Thailand Sets Up Economic Diplomacy Plan To Navigate Volatile Global Trade

BANGKOK, Jan 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday, announced its strategy for economic diplomacy, designed to navigate global trade volatility and shield its export-dependent economy from rising trade protectionism. Speaking after a meeting with private sector leaders, Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow outlined the new approach, which centres…

Syria’s Kurdish-Led Forces Announce Withdrawal To Advance Integration Talks

DAMASCUS, Jan 17 (NNN-SANA) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said yesterday that, its forces would withdraw from current contact lines with government forces, east of Aleppo, to advance military integration talks with the authorities. In a post on social media platform X, SDF General Commander, Mazloum Abdi, said,…

Syrian Interim Leader Issued Decree Affirming Kurdish Rights As Tensions Escalate

DAMASCUS, Jan 17 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian interim leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, today issued a decree affirming the cultural, linguistic and civic rights of Syrian Kurds, as tensions rise between the authorities and Kurdish-led forces, in Aleppo and its eastern countryside. The decree underscores that, Syrian Kurds are an “integral and authentic”…

S. Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Sentenced To Five Years In Prison On Arrest Obstruction Charges

SEOUL, Jan 17 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s former impeached President, Yoon Suk-yeol, was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, yesterday. The criminal division of the Seoul Central District Court, in charge of Yoon’s obstruction of justice case, handed down the prison sentence to Yoon for abusing…

Work Underway To Draft Temporary Constitution: Palestinian President

RAMALLAH, Jan 16 (NNN-WAFA) – Work is underway, to draft a temporary constitution and a political parties law, in preparation for upcoming elections, Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said, yesterday. “The State of Palestine would be democratic, based on equal citizenship, political pluralism, freedom of expression, the formation of political parties,…

Flash: Trump Says “Board Of Peace” For Gaza Has Been Formed, Members To Be Announced Shortly

UNITED STATES, Jan 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Flash: Trump says, “Board of Peace” for Gaza has been formed, members to be announced shortly.– NNN-XINHUA
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