Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Remains Fragile: UN Mideast Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – The UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, warned yesterday that, the cessation of hostilities reached last month between Israel and Hamas remains very fragile. In this regard, the United Nations is working closely with all concerned parties and partners,…

Three Malaysian Undergraduates Enter World Adobe Certified Associate Championships

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Three university undergraduates have each won a place to represent Malaysia in the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) World Championships to be held virtually later this year. The three namely Teo Sze Ting from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Tan Jia Yi (University Malaya) and…

Egypt Retrieves Three Smuggled Artefacts From Britain

CAIRO, Jun 25 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt retrieved three illegally smuggled artefacts from Britain, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said yesterday. The Egyptian ambassador to the United Kingdom, received the three antiquities that date back to the Pharaonic and Greek eras, according to a statement, issued by the ministry.…

Three Servicemen Killed In Russian Helicopter Crash

MOSCOW, Jun 25 (NNN-TASS) – An Mi-8 helicopter of the Russian National Guard, crashed during a training flight, near St. Petersburg yesterday, killing three servicemen on board. It was reported, local residents were not injured, adding that, the incident caused a fire on the ground, which has been extinguished. The…

Uzbekistan Expresses Concern Over Situation In Afghanistan

TASHKENT, Jun 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Uzbekistan urged all parties involved in the conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan, to refrain from the use of force and prevent civilian casualties, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said yesterday. “On Jun 23, 2021, 53 soldiers of the Afghan border troops and local militiamen with weapons, crossed…

World Bank Approves 100 Million USD To Support Sustainable Urban Transport In Mongolia’s Capital

ULAN BATOR, Jun 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The World Bank approved a 100-million-U.S.-dollar loan, to support a sustainable urban transport project in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator, the bank’s office in Mongolia said yesterday. The project is aimed at developing a comprehensive framework for sustainable urban mobility for Ulan Bator…

Japan’s Aged Mihama Nuke Plant Goes Online Despite 40-Year Limit, Local Fears

TOKYO, Jun 25 (NNN-NHK) – An aging nuclear reactor in Fukui Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, was controversially brought back online this week, marking the first reactor to be operational beyond the government’s mandated 40-year limit, put in place after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, local media reported…

Afghan President Leaves For U.S. Trip

KABUL, Jun 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, leading a high-level delegation, left for the United States last night, the Afghan Presidential Palace confirmed today. During his stay in the United States, Ghani will meet with U.S. President, Joe Biden, members of the U.S. Congress, as well as,…

New Zealand Police Seize 353 Million USD From Gangs, Criminals

WELLINGTON, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A significant government milestone has been reached, with 500 million NZ dollars (353 million U.S. dollars) in cash and assets, seized from gangs and criminals by police, over the past four years, Police Minister, Poto Williams said, today. “Gangs should not be making money from…

Anti-COVID Task Of Tokyo Olympic Games Remains Arduous

TOKYO, Jun 24 (NNN-NHK) – The countdown to the Tokyo Olympic Games marked one month yesterday, as the Games, which was postponed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is just around the corner, despite intense pressure. Japan has just lifted a state of emergency in many prefectures, and…
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