Four Dead, Over 42,000 Affected By Heavy Rains, Flooding In Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – At least four people died and over 42,000 others affected, by days of strong winds and heavy rains, which lashed Sri Lanka, due to the formation of a super cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, the country’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. According to the…

12 Killed, 15 Injured In Mosque Explosion In Afghanistan’s Capital

KABUL, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Twelve people were killed and 15 others wounded, as an improvised explosive device was detonated at a mosque on the outskirts of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan yesterday, the capital police said. The explosion occurred during Friday prayer at midday in the Haji Bakhshi Mosque, in…

11 Killed After Van Falls Into Canal In Pakistan’s Punjab

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (NNN-APP) – A passenger van plunged into a canal, in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, last night, leaving 11 people dead, including seven children, local media reported. According to reports, the van, carrying 11 people, fell into the Mianwali Canal, in Khanqah Dogran area of…

Two Killed, Six Injured In Explosions Across Myanmar

YANGON, May 15 (NNN-MNA) – At least two people were killed and six others injured, in explosions of handmade bombs across Myanmar, yesterday, state-run media reported. According to the report, two persons on a motorbike threw a handmade bomb at security personnel, near a university, located in Ayethaya town of…

US Department Of Justice Remits RM1.9 Bln Of Seized 1MDB Funds To Malaysian Government

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) has remitted about RM1.9 billion (US$452.36 million) seized in matters related to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) into Malaysia’s Assets Recovery Trust Account, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said. To date, the Trust Account – under…

Mission To Repartriate Malaysians From New Delhi And Mumbai Arrives At KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The mission to repartriate Malaysians from New Delhi and Mumbai in India arrived at the Air Emergency Unit of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 1 am Wednesday. According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra), the specially chartered Malindo Air…

Arts, Culture Play Crucial Role In Contributing To World Peace

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Arts and culture have a crucial role in contributing towards global peace, said National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage’s (ASWARA) board of directors member, Muhammad Nasir Hamzah. He said arts and culture were part of people’s daily lives and as such could be…

Malaysia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Strip – PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia strongly condemns the airstrikes launched by the Israeli regime on the Gaza Strip Monday which have resulted in deaths and injuries to Palestinians, including children. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the attacks in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan were…

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Eid-Ul Fitr On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Eid-ul Fitr on Thursday, May 13, Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced Tuesday night. “In keeping with the command of the Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare…

Qatar’s Emir Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Official Visit

RIYADH, May 11 (NNN-SPA) – Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived yesterday evening in Saudi Arabia, for an official visit. The Emir was received by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin…
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