11 More Bodies Found After Deadly Ferry Accident In S. Philippines

MANILA, Jan 29 (NNN-PNA) – Eleven more bodies have been recovered, as local residents joined the search for missing passengers of a sunken ferry, off Basilan province, in the southern Philippines, local media reported today. The death toll from the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, rose to 29, following the discovery…

No Talks Under Pressure – Iran Responds To Trump’s Threats, U.S. Naval Enforcement In Middle East

“TEHRAN, Jan 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran yesterday, rejected any prospect of talks with the United States, as long as Washington continues to threaten military action, after U.S. President, Donald Trump, escalated his rhetoric and announced the deployment of additional U.S. naval forces to the Middle East. There can be no…

At Least 12 Killed As Vehicle Plunged Into Ravine In Myanmar’s Magway Region

YANGON, Jan 29 (NNN-MNA) – At least 12 people were killed last night, when a vehicle carrying about 27 members of a theatre troupe, plunged into a deep ravine, in Myanmar’s Magway Region, according to the Myanmar Theatrical Association. The association announced the accident in a social media post late…

Japan’s Ruling LDP Faces Criticism Over Backing Scandal-Tainted Candidates

TOKYO, Jan 29 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has drawn renewed criticism, after endorsing more than 40 candidates linked to a political slush fund scandal, for the upcoming House of Representatives election, Japanese media outlets reported. The Mainichi Shimbun reported that, the finalised candidate list, confirmed on…

Wife Of S. Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Sentenced To 20 Months In Prison For Bribery

SEOUL, Jan 29 (NNN-YONHAP) – Kim Keon-hee, wife of the impeached former South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for taking bribes. The Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence with a forfeiture of 12.81 million won (about 9,010 U.S. dollars), saying Kim exploited…

Two Killed, Three Injured As Roofs Collapsed In S. Afghanistan

KABUL, Jan 28 (NNN-BNA) – Two children lost their lives and three others were injured, as roofs of two houses collapsed in the southern Afghanistan’s Helmand province, yesterday, said a statement of the provincial Directorate for Information and Culture, today. The incidents took place in Garmsir and Gereshk districts respectively…

Saudi Arabia Won’t Allow Attacks On Iran From Its Territory: Crown Prince

RIYADH, Jan 28 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, yesterday, assured Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, that, the kingdom will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran. The crown prince said, during a phone call, that, the kingdom…

Tanzania uses Gulfood 2026 Fair to attract global investors

DUBAI, Jan 28 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA  seeks lure more global investors in the food sector to invest in the country through the ongoing World’s Biggest Food Show, Gulfood 2026 exhibition taking place in Dubai. Tanzania’s Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) represented the country at the colorful exhibition noting that…

Tourism is key driver of economic growth and job creation in South Africa: Tourism Minister

PRETORIA, Jan 28 (NNN-SANEWS) — Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has reaffirmed that tourism is a key driver of economic growth, investment and job creation in South Africa.  Between January and December 2025, South Africa welcomed 10.48 million international arrivals, a 17.6% increase compared to 2024 and the highest number…

UN Security Council decides to shut down Hodeidah mission

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 (NNN-XINHUA) — The UN Security Council on Tuesday renewed the mandate of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) for the last time. Hodeidah is a port city on Yemen’s Red Sea coast in the western part of the country. Resolution 2813 decides to…
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