770km US megaflash sets new lightning record: UN
‘Lightning is a major hazard that claims many lives every year,’ the UN’s World Meteorological Organization says GENEVA, Ferb 1…
Security Forces Rescue Hostage In E. Afghanistan
JALALABAD, Feb 1 (NNN-ANA) – Personnel of the security forces, raided a hideout of kidnappers in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province,…
Terrorist Killed In Military Operation In NW Pakistan: Army
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (NNN-APP) – A terrorist was killed, during an intense exchange of fire with security forces, in Pakistan’s…
Taliban Rejects UN Report Of Killing Scores Of Former Gov’t, Security Employees
KABUL, Feb 1 (NNN-ANA) – Taliban denied yesterday, a United Nations (UN) report, of killing more than 100 members of…
Thailand’s Economic Activity Improves In Q4: Central Bank
BANGKOK, Feb 1 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s economic activity improved in the last quarter of 2021, boosted by the recovery of…
China-Laos Railway Transports Over One Million Passengers Since Launch
KUNMING, Feb 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – The China-Laos Railway has transported over one million passengers and 500,000 tonnes of cargo, since…
90 Percent Of Power Back On Main Tonga Island, Undersea Cable Still Severed: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – While 90 percent of power is back on Tonga’s main island, repairing the undersea…
US, Britain, Canada hit top Myanmar justice officials with sanctions
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States, Britain and Canada hit top Myanmar justice officials with sanctions on…
Iran’s Iconic Tower Flashes Red For Chinese New Year
TEHRAN, Feb 1 (NNN-IRNA) – The iconic Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran’s capital, flashed red last night, a color associated…
Myanmar Extends State Of Emergency For Six More Months
YANGON, Feb 1 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council, yesterday, announced the extension of the state of emergency…