Yemeni Gov’t, Houthi Rebels Exchange 21 Prisoners In Marib Via Local Mediation: Source

ADEN, Apr 27 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebel group, exchanged a new batch of 21 prisoners, in the country’s turbulent province of Marib yesterday, a military official, said. The new prisoner swap deal came, through a mediation by local tribal chiefs, “representing the…

Death Toll Of Hospital Fire In Baghdad May Hit 130: Iraqi Human Rights Commission

BAGHDAD, Apr 27 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Independent High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR), said yesterday that, the death toll of the hospital fire on Saturday night, might reach 130. “The approximate number of deaths, according to the testimonies obtained by the IHCHR team, may reach 130, including unidentified badly…

COVID-19: MOH To Propose Halt To Flights From India

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will propose to the government to halt all flights from India to prevent the spread of India’s double-mutant COVID-19 variant in Malaysia. Minister Dr Adham Baba said the proposal will be presented at the special meeting of the National Security…

10 Crewmen Of Capsized Boats Handed Over To Indonesian Consulate General In JB

BATU PAHAT, (Johor, Malaysia) April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Ten Indonesian crewmen who were safely rescued after their two barter trade boats sank in the waters off Pulau Pisang in Pontian last Saturday, have been handed over to the Indonesian Consulate General here on Sunday. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director, Maritime…

Iraqi PM Suspends Health Minister Over Huge Fire In Baghdad’s Hospital

BAGHDAD, Apr 26 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, yesterday suspended Minister of Health, Hassan al-Tamimi, and launched an investigation into the huge fire at the Ibn al-Khatib hospital. A statement by Al-Kadhimi’s media office said, the prime minister held an extraordinary session to discuss the tragic fire at…

Iran Unveils New Homegrown Military Hardware

TEHRAN, Apr 26 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Army yesterday unveiled new indigenous military hardware, in an event held in the capital Tehran, Press TV reported. A radar warning system was put on display in the event, which is capable of detecting and jamming airborne interception radars used in drones, helicopters…

Man-Eating Tiger Sent To Nepal Zoo

KATHMANDU, Apr 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – A man-eating tiger of Bardia National Park in Nepal, that has attacked many people, has been translocated to the country’s Central Zoo. According to the zoo authority, the male tiger, about 10 years old, attacked a 34-year-old mahout on Apr 4. It is in a…

India To Build Over 500 New Medical Oxygen Plants To Ensure Supplies Amid COVID-19 Surge

NEW DELHI, Apr 26 (NNN-PTI) – As many as 551 new medical oxygen generation plants would be set up across India, in a bid to address the shortage of oxygen, amid the COVID-19 surge, said an official statement, issued by the prime minister’s office yesterday. The federal government’s decision to…

Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung Erupts, Spewing Ash Up To 1,000 Metres

JAKARTA, Apr 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Sinabung volcano in Indonesia’s North Sumatra, erupted with a thick column of ash 1,000 metres above its peak to the east, the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Centre said today. The eruption occurred at 1:55 a.m. local time for 175 seconds. At 1:44 a.m.…

Submarine Tragedy: Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Conveys Condolences To President, People Of Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed his condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo as well as the government and people of Indonesia over the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine tragedy. Muhyiddin said Malaysia was always prepared to continue extending appropriate assistance to Indonesia in facing…
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