Sri Lanka To Introduce Licensing System For Commercial Drone Operators

COLOMBO, Jan 23 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka’s civil aviation regulator, will introduce a licensing system for commercial and professional drone operators, for the first time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) said, today. Under the new framework, operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), seeking a pilot license, will…

Brunei Issues Commemorative Coins For Sultan’s 60th Wedding Anniversary

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 23 (NNN-PELITA) – Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB), has issued a series of commemorative products, in conjunction with the 60th, or diamond jubilee, wedding anniversary of Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah and his consort, Her Majesty, Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha.…

Major Bushfires Prompt Road Closures, Evacuation Orders In Western Australia

SYDNEY, Jan 23 (NNN-AAP) – Major bushfires, burning in the south of Western Australia (WA) have prompted road closures and evacuation orders for nearby towns. The WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), said in a warning, issued this morning, that, a fire burning in the Fitzgerald River National…

At least 21 UN personnel killed in deliberate attacks in 2025

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 21 UN personnel — 12 peacekeeping personnel and nine civilians — were killed in deliberate attacks in 2025, the United Nations said Thursday. This does not include the personnel of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…

Türkiye Opposes External Intervention In Iran: Erdogan

ANKARA, Jan 23 (NNN-TRT) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said yesterday, his country disapproves of external intervention in Iran. Erdogan made the remarks during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, according to a statement issued by the Turkish Presidency.…

Gas Flaring Recorded Following Fire At Kazakhstan’s Tengiz Oil Field

ALMATY, Jan 23 (NNN-KTA) – Gas from equipment at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field was diverted and burned through a flare, operated by a gas processing plant, to reduce pressure, Kazinform reported yesterday, citing regional authorities. Yerlan Yessenov, deputy head of the ecology department of the Atyrau region, said that, the…

Sri Lanka To Create Integrated Framework To Rebuild Cyclone-Hit Central Highlands

COLOMBO, Jan 22 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka will establish a new integrated framework, to safeguard and rebuild the Central Highlands, following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said, yesterday. The president said, the institutions responsible for construction and land management, agriculture, livestock and environmental conservation work…

Death Toll From Shopping Mall Fire In Karachi Rose To 60

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (NNN-APP) – The death toll from a shopping mall fire in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi, climbed to 60, after at least 30 bodies were recovered from a shop of the multi-storey building, officials said, yesterday. The bodies were recovered from the mezzanine floor of the…

5.8-Magnitude Quake Hit Volcano Islands, Japan – GFZ

TOKYO, Jan 22 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.8, jolted Volcano Islands, Japan, at 1637 GMT yesterday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 23.07 degrees north latitude, and 142.86 degrees east…

Kazakhstan To Introduce ChatGPT Edu Into National Education System

ALMATY, Jan 22 (NNN-KTA) – Kazakhstan will introduce the specialised artificial intelligence (AI) tool for education ChatGPT Edu, into its national education system, the country’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development said, yesterday. The ministry said in a news release that, Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central…
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