Five Terrorists Killed In Counter-Terrorism Operation In Balochistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (NNN-APP) – Five terrorists, belonging to a banned outfit, were killed yesterday, during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province, said a statement from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Police. The CTD said that, the operation was conducted in Dasht area of Mastung district,…

Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve lower house on Friday for Feb 8 election

TOKYO, Jan 20 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, yesterday, announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan 23, for a snap general election set for Feb 8. At a press conference, Takaichi said, she will dissolve the 465-member lower house on Friday, the opening day…

Japan PM Takaichi To Hold Press Conference On Decision To Dissolve Lower House

TOKYO, Jan 19 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, will hold a press conference at 6.00 p.m. local time today, to explain the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Kyodo News reported. Takaichi last week informed the ruling camp, of her intention to dissolve the lower house, at an…

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”…
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