Afghanistan Exported Over 640 Tonnes Of Pine Nuts In Eight Months

KABUL, Nov 30 (NNN-BNA) – Afghanistan exported 645 tonnes of pine nuts valued at around nine million U.S. dollars, over the past eight months, local media reported, today. The pine nuts, one of the country’s most valuable export commodities, have primarily been shipped to key trading partners, including China, India,…

Around 40 countries seek permanent food aid: FAO

FAO says the list of countries with possible deteriorating situation includes Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Syria, Somalia, and Chad MOSCOW, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Around 40 countries currently require continuous external food assistance, Oleg Kobiakov, Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO)…

UN urges US to keep doors open to asylum seekers after DC attack

The United Nations (UN) UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES — UN agencies appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze migration from “Third World” countries following an attack near the White House.The comments…

Kenya launches $1.5 bn road project with Chinese firms

NAIROBI, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya on Friday launched a $1.5 billion road expansion project financed by Chinese firms, including a state-owned company. Beijing is among Kenya’s top five development lenders, with Nairobi owing China some $4.7 billion, according to official 2025 data. Much of this comes from the $5…

Indian States On High Alert In Wake Of Cyclone Ditwah

NEW DELHI, Nov 30 (NNN-PTI) – Authorities, yesterday, issued a red alert in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry, as cyclonic storm Ditwah brought heavy rains, officials said. With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the coastal areas in these states, authorities have stepped up preparedness on…

100 Tonnes Of Low-Quality Fuel Destroyed In W. Afghanistan

KABUL, Nov 30 (NNN-BNA) – Authorities destroyed 100 tonnes of substandard petroleum products, at the Islam Qala border customs facility, in western Afghanistan’s Herat Province, the local media outlet, Tolonews, reported yesterday. According to the report, the seized materials included unusable petrol and diesel, that had been covertly transported into…

Australian Airports Thrown Into Chaos As Airbus A320 Planes Recalled Worldwide

SYDNEY, Nov 29 (NNN-AAP) – Passengers across Australian airports were thrown into chaos today, after plane maker Airbus issued an urgent software update, affecting one of the world’s most popular aircraft. Passengers flying with Australia’s Jetstar Airways have been advised to expect significant delays, due to a global recall of…

HIV/AIDS Killed 1,000 People In Cambodia Last Year, Down Nine Percent: PM

PHNOM PENH, Nov 29 (NNN-AKP) – HIV/AIDS killed about 1,000 people in Cambodia in 2024, down nine percent from 1,100, a year earlier, Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Manet, said. In a message, on Wednesday, and released to the media yesterday, Hun Manet said, the country recorded roughly 1,200 new HIV…

Flood Death Toll In Southern Thailand Hits 145

BANGKOK, Nov 29 (NNN-TNA) – The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has hit 145, authorities said yesterday, as water levels begin to recede and rescue operations continue. During a press briefing, government spokesperson, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, said that, fatalities have been reported across eight southern provinces, with Songkhla…

Iran To Boycott FIFA World Cup Final Draw Over U.S. Visa Denial

TEHRAN, Nov 29 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Football Federation will boycott the final draw ceremony, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after the United States refused to grant visas to several key members of its delegation, as the draw is scheduled for Dec 5, in Washington, D.C. Making the announcement yesterday,…
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