Japanese Passenger Plane Made Emergency Landing At Hakodate Airport After Engine Failure

TOKYO, Dec 11 (NNN-NHK) – A Japanese passenger plane, today made an emergency landing at Hakodate Airport, on the northern island of Hokkaido, after it faced a single engine failure after taking off, local media reported. Hokkaido Airports Co., Ltd., which operates Hakodate Airport, received a call stating that, there…

Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

RABAT, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Moroccan caftan has officially joined UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for the recognition of Moroccan craftsmanship. The decision was made on Wednesday during a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. Morocco submitted the…

Japan, U.S. Hold Joint Air Exercise Over Sea Of Japan

TOKYO, Dec 11 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Defence Ministry, said today, its Air Self-Defence Force (ASDF) held a joint air exercise with the U.S. military the previous day, over the Sea of Japan. Six Japanese ASDF fighter jets, including three F-35s and three F-15s, flew with two U.S. Air Force B-52…

Vietnam Passes Cybersecurity Law To Protect Vulnerable Groups

HANOI, Dec 11 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly, yesterday, passed a Law on Cybersecurity, which introduces specific regulations, to safeguard vulnerable groups in cyberspace. In addition to children, the law extends protection to older people and people with cognitive difficulties, said the report. It outlines detailed responsibilities for state…

Iran Unveils New Homegrown Electronic Warfare System “Sayyad-4”

TEHRAN, Dec 11 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran, yesterday, unveiled a homegrown electronic warfare system, dubbed Sayyad-4, state-run IRIB news agency reported. The system was unveiled in the presence of Iran’s Defence Minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, at an exhibition of Iranian women’s defence sector achievements, in the capital Tehran, IRIB reported. The system,…

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status

Italian cuisine is enjoyed around the world ROME, Dec 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — Italian cuisine has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, Italian authorities announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty…

ASEAN-China Year Of People-To-People Exchanges 2024-2025 In Malaysia Closed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The closing ceremony of the ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges 2024-2025, co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, was held in Malacca, Malaysia, from Tuesday to Wednesday (yesterday). Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, sent a…

Four Railway Workers Killed By Train In Kazakhstan

ALMATY, Dec 11 (NNN-KNA) – Four members of a track maintenance crew were killed by a freight train, at a railway station in central Kazakhstan yesterday, said the national railway company, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). The incident occurred when scheduled rail replacement work was underway, on the Mointy-Shyganak railway section,…

52 Injured After 7.5-Magnitude Quake Hit North-Eastern Japan

TOKYO, Dec 11 (NNN-NHK) – At least 52 people were injured, in north-eastern and northern Japan, following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the region, local media reported, yesterday. Authorities in Aomori, Hokkaido and Iwate prefectures, confirmed 37, 11 and four people were injured, respectively, Kyodo News reported. Over 300…

Thailand Says Border Clashes With Cambodia Displace Over 400,000 Thai Residents

BANGKOK, Dec 11 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson, Surasant Kongsiri, said yesterday that, the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia had forced over 400,000 Thai residents across seven provinces to evacuate. Thailand’s 2nd Army Area Command stated on social media that, beginning at 5:00 a.m. local time yesterday, exchanges of…
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