Sri Lanka Voices Continuous Support For China’s Sovereignty Over Hong Kong

COLOMBO, June 2 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena, on Monday, voiced his country’s continuous support to China’s sovereignty over its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). “Sri Lanka expressed continuity of its support on sovereignty of China (over) its territory and national security in relation to Hong…

People Participate In Cycling Event To Mark World Environment Day In Afghanistan

SHIBERGHAN, June 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – In line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular Sustainable Development Goal 13 ‘to take urgent action to combat climate change,’ World Environment Day is the biggest annual event for positive environmental action and takes place every June 5. From bicycle…

Syria Receives MiG-29 Warplanes From Russia

DAMASCUS, May 31 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army, on Saturday, received a batch of MiG-29 warplanes from Russia. The delivery took place during a ceremony, held at the Russian-run Hmeimim air base, in Syria’s north-western province of Latakia, said the report, adding that, the warplanes flew from Hmeimim to the…

726 New COVID-19 Cases Registered In UAE, 33,896 In Total

DUBAI, May 31 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Saturday, announced 726 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 33,896. UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), said in a statement, the new cases, which include many nationalities, are in a stable condition…

Some 200 Arrested In Violent Protests In NYC Over Death Of George Floyd

NEW YORK, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Protests over Minnesota black man, George Floyd’s death turned violent in New York City, with around 200 protesters arrested, local media said. Tensions flared after a generally peaceful demonstration on Friday afternoon. In the borough of Brooklyn, people clashed with officers and a police…

New Zealand Confirms No New Case Of COVID-19 For Six Consecutive Days

WELLINGTON, May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported no new case of COVID-19 today, for six consecutive days, with the combined total of confirmed and probable cases staying at 1,504, according to the Ministry of Health. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 1,154, which is the number reported…

Indian Air Force Inducts Second Tejas LCA Fighter Squadron

NEW DELHI, May 28 (NNN-UNI) – Indian Air Force (IAF), on Wednesday, inducted second squadron of Tejas Mk 1 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), officials said. The ceremony was held at Sulur Air Force Station (AFS), in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. “IAF today inducted Tejas Mk-1 FOC aircraft…

Police In Pakistan Search For Gunmen Killing Two Policemen

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (NNN-APP) – Police in the Pakistani capital Islamabad are searching for gunmen, who shot dead two policemen on the outskirts of the capital on Tuesday night, a police spokesman said. The spokesman said, the policemen were on duty at a roadside check point at Tarnol area of…

Around 200,000 People Affected By Floods In India’s Assam

NEW DELHI, May 27 (NNN-UNI) – Around 200,000 people were affected by floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam, officials said today. The floods hit seven districts in the state, damaging standing crops and disrupting road connectivity. According to officials, many people have taken shelter inside relief camps at Goalpara…

Three U.S. Soldiers Wounded In Ambush Attack In Eastern Syria

DAMASCUS, May 27 (NNN-SANA) – Three U.S. soldiers were wounded on Tuesday, when their convoy was attacked by unknown militants, in Syria’s eastern province of Deir al-Zour. The targeted U.S. convoy was accompanied by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), five of whom were also wounded in the attack, that…
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