Iran Open To “Genuine, Serious” Talks With U.S.: FM

TEHRAN, Jan 1 (NNN-IRNA) – Though it does not fear war, Iran “has never sought a conflict” with the United States, and is open to “genuine and serious” negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said. He made the remarks on X, a day after U.S. President, Donald Trump, threatened…

Saudi-Led Coalition Says Shipment Arriving At Yemeni Port Carried Weapons, Ammunition

RIYADH/ABU DHABI, Dec 31 (NNN-SPA/WAM) – The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, said yesterday that, two vessels entering the southern port of Mukalla were carrying containers loaded with weapons and ammunition. In a post on X, coalition spokesperson, Turki Al-Maliki, said, the vessels entered the port without obtaining entry permits from…

Over 3,000 Nomination Papers Collected For Bangladesh’s 13th General Election

DHAKA, Dec 30 (NNN-BSS) – More than 3,000 nomination papers have been collected, from 69 returning officers, to contest the polls for Bangladesh’s 13th general election, to be held on Feb 12 next year, according to the Bangladeshi Election Commission. The deadline for submitting nomination papers for the election expired…

Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Stripped Of Several State Awards

BISHKEK, Dec 30 (NNN-KNA) – Former Kyrgyz President, Almazbek Atambayev, has been stripped of several state awards by a presidential decree, signed by incumbent president, Sadyr Japarov, the presidential service said, yesterday. According to the official presidential website, the decree was issued pursuant to a verdict of the Pervomaisky District…

Seven Turkish Policemen Injured In Raid Against Daesh

ISTANBUL, Dec 29 (NNN-TRT) – Seven Turkish policemen were injured, after coming under gunfire, during a counter-terrorism operation, targeting suspected Daesh members, in the north-western province of Yalova, it was reported today. Provincial police units raided a residence in Elmalik village, where a clash erupted during the operation, said the…

Sudan’s Gold Production Reaches 70 Tonnes This Year

KHARTOUM, Dec 29 (NNN-SUNA) – Sudan’s Ministry of Minerals, said yesterday, the country’s gold production for 2025 reached 70 tonnes, 13 percent higher than the target. The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, an affiliate of the ministry, said in a statement, the mining sector brought about 1.087 trillion Sudanese pounds (about…

Russia Recognises Taiwan As Integral Part Of China: FM

MOSCOW, Dec 29 (NNN-TASS) – Taiwan is an integral part of China, and Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form, Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, said, yesterday. In an interview, Lavrov said that, Russia’s principled position on the Taiwan question is well known and unchanged. “Russia recognises Taiwan as an…

Top DPRK Leader Oversaw Long-Range Strategic Cruise Missile Launching Drill Yesterday

PYONGYANG, Dec 29 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), conducted a long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill yesterday, overseen by the country’s top leader, Kim Jong Un, it was reported, early today.– NNN-KCNA  

Afghan Ministry Signed MoUs To Support Returnees, Displaced Families

KABUL, Dec 29 (NNN-BNA) — The Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading domestic aid agencies, to provide assistance to returnees and internally displaced families, the ministry said in a statement, yesterday. The agreements, valued at 515,700 U.S. dollars in total, are expected…

Myanmar Kicks Off 2025 General Election Today

YANGON, Dec 28 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held today. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan 25. The election…
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