UN Chief Condemns Israeli Demolition Of UN Compound In East Jerusalem

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday, condemned Israel’s demolition of a UN compound in East Jerusalem, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, said in a statement. “The secretary-general condemns in the strongest terms, the Israeli authorities’ actions to demolish” the Sheikh Jarrah…

Iraqi PM, Syrian Interim Leader Discussed Border Security Over Phone

BAGHDAD, Jan 21 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, spoke yesterday with Syrian interim leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, over the phone, to discuss border security, amid concerns about potential Daesh militants’ infiltration from Syria. Al-Sharaa affirmed his country’s commitment to securing the shared borders between the two countries, and…

Zionist Israeli army launches large-scale operation in West Bank’s Hebron

RAMALLAH, Jan 20 (NNN-WAFA) – The Barbaric Israeli army has launched a large-scale military operation in the city of Hebron, in the southern West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli sources said, yesterday. Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses said that, the marauding Israeli forces, imposed a closure on several neighbourhoods in southern…

South Africa to showcase investment potential at World Economic Forum

PRETORIA, Jan 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — A delegation of South African Ministers will showcase the country’s economic progress, reform momentum and investment potential at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next week. The forum will be held from Monday to Jan 23 under the theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”.…

Over One Million Bangladeshis Found Overseas Jobs Last Year

DHAKA, Jan 19 (NNN-BSS) – More than one million Bangladeshis found overseas jobs last year, up 11.74 percent over the previous year, an official said, yesterday. An official of the Bureau of Manpower Employment and Training (BMET), said that, a total of 1,130,757 people found jobs abroad in 2025, up…

High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

NEW YORK, Jan 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported. Formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, the treaty…

UN chief Guterres warns ‘powerful forces’ undermining global ties

LONDON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deplored a host of “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. Guterres, whose term as secretary-general ends on Dec 31 this year, delivered the warning at the Methodist…

Iraq Takes Full Control Of Airbase Following U.S. Withdrawal

BAGHDAD, Jan 18 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Defence Ministry, said yesterday that, the Iraqi army has taken full control of the Ayn al-Asad Airbase, in western Iraq’s Anbar province, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops. A statement issued by the ministry said, Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army, Abdul…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Country Has “Extinguished Sedition”

TEHRAN, Jan 18 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said yesterday that, Iran had defeated the United States and Israel once again, and had “extinguished the sedition” he alleged was incited by Washington and Tel Aviv. The remarks, posted on Khamenei’s official X account, came, as Iranian authorities appeared…

Syria’s Kurdish-Led Forces Announce Withdrawal To Advance Integration Talks

DAMASCUS, Jan 17 (NNN-SANA) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said yesterday that, its forces would withdraw from current contact lines with government forces, east of Aleppo, to advance military integration talks with the authorities. In a post on social media platform X, SDF General Commander, Mazloum Abdi, said,…
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