Asia

Chinese fishing vessel under control of suspected pirates off Somali coast, EU naval force says

A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy vessel transits the Gulf of Aden MOGADISHU, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Chinese fishing…

22 Terrorists, Six Security Members Killed In Military Operations In Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (NNN-APP) – Twenty-two terrorists and six security members were killed, in separate military operations in Pakistan, the…

Brunei Launches Beach Festival

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec 8 (NNN-ANN) – A three-day Muara Beach Festival kicked off here, local media reported. The festival,…

S. Korea’s Parliament Fails To Pass Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon

SEOUL, Dec 8 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s parliament is expected to vote down President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment motion, on lack…

Global sharks and rays population have halved since 1970

WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s shark and ray population have declined by more than 50 percent since 1970,…

5.8-Magnitude Quake Jolted Off Central Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Dec 7 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province early today, without generating significant waves,…

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono In North Maluku Erupts, Top Aviation Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Dec 7 (NNN-ANTARA) – Mount Dukono, located in North Halmahera Regency of Indonesia’s eastern Maluku Province, erupted early today,…

Cold Snap Brings Heavy Snow To Parts Of Japan

TOKYO, Dec 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japan is experiencing a strong cold snap today, with heavy snowfall reported in northern and…

S. Korean President To Let Ruling Party Decide On His Term

SEOUL, Dec 7 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol, said today that, he will let the ruling People Power…

France: Notre Dame reopens five years after shocking blaze

PARIS, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Notre Dame will formally reopen Saturday five years after the Paris cathedral was devastated by…