Myanmar’s Military Academy Attacked By Militant Group

YANGON, Myanmar, Aug 15 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Defence Services Technological Academy in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay region, was attacked by an unidentified militant group, armed with heavy weapons on Thursday morning, said an official of the True News Information Team of the military. The incident took place at about 05:00…

Japan’s Emperor Expresses “Deep Remorse” Over Japan’s Wartime Acts

TOKYO, Japan, Aug 15 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday (today), expressed his “deep remorse” over Japan’s wartime acts. The remarks were made in Naruhito’s first appearance, at an annual ceremony, to mourn the lives lost during the war. Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the throne in May, in his…

Iraqi, Palestinian Fm’s Hold Phone Call Over Palestine’s Issue

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 15 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq, on Wednesday, called on the international community to adhere to the resolutions of international legitimacy, with regard to the Palestinian issue. Iraq’s comment came, during a phone call between Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, and his Palestinian counterpart, Riyad al-Maliki, during which, the…

Iran’s President To Address At UN Meeting Next Month

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, will take part in the UN General Assembly meeting in New York next month, if nothing unexpected happens, the President’s Chief of Staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, said, on Wednesday. “If nothing special happens, the president will take part in the UN…

Rebels Shot Down Syrian War Plane In Idlib

DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug 15 (NNN-SANA) – Rebels shot down a Syrian war plane, in the country’s north-western province of Idlib, on Wednesday (yesterday). The rebels of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the umbrella group of the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, shot down the war plane in southern Idlib, said the Syrian…

Turkish Drones Start Operating In Northern Syria As Part Of U.S.-Turkish Safe Zone Deal

ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish drones started operating in northern Syria on Wednesday, as part of a recent agreement between Turkey and the United States, on the creation of a safe zone there. Turkish Defence Ministry, said that, drones started carrying out work in the area, where the…

China’s New Envoy To Russia Expects More Fruitful Cooperation

MOSCOW, Russia, Aug 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s new ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, called on both countries to make joint efforts for more fruitful cooperation. “To relay the torch of China-Russia friendship, from generation to generation, and better benefit the two countries and peoples, is an important task for us,”…

Envoys Condemn U.S. Bullying, Sanctions At S. African Symposium

JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa, Aug 14 (NNN-BUANEWS) – Envoys from Cuba, Iran, Palestine, and Venezuela, slammed the United States for its “bullying, intimidation, economic blockade and sanctions,” which they said, hurt international trade and undermine world peace. They made the condemnation at an international solidarity symposium in Johannesburg. Cuban ambassador to…

Iran Says Britain To Release Iranian Oil Tanker “Soon”

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation announced that, Britain is expected to release the confiscated Iranian oil tanker soon, state TV reported. The authorities of the two sides have exchanged documents, to pave the way for the release of the Iranian vessel, Jalil Eslami, the…

Lebanon To Get Loans From France, Italy To Purchase Military Equipment

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug 14 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s Defence Minister, Elias Bou Saab, announced a strategy, aimed at funding the Lebanese army’s needs with subsidised loans from Italy, France and other countries, the army’s monthly magazine reported. “Several countries will offer subsidised loans to Lebanon, to equip the Lebanese army and…
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