Yemen’s Houthi Rebels “Abduct” Pro-Gov’t Ex-Minister: Official

SANAA, Apr 20 (NNN-SABA) – Yemeni Information Minister, Moammar al-Eryani, said, the ex-minister of culture was “abducted” early Sunday, from his home, by the Houthi rebel group, which controls the capital, Sanaa. “We strongly condemn the abduction of writer, poet, and great national figure, Khaled Al-Ruwaishan, ex-minister of culture and…

On Army Day, Iranian President Commends Army’s Role In Fighting COVID-19

TEHRAN, Apr 18 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Friday, praised the country’s armed forces for their helpful role in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Marking the national Army Day on Friday, Rouhani expressed his gratitude for the great assistance from the armed forces in responding to…

Australia Launches Inquiry Into Deadly Bush-fires

SYDNEY, Apr 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An inquiry into Australia’s recent deadly bush-fire, officially began on Thursday (today), with an online ceremonial meeting. The fires of 2019-20, which became known as “Black Summer,” left around 33 people dead, over 3,000 homes destroyed, as well as, widespread devastation of local wildlife and…

S. Korean President’s Ruling Party Wins Landslide Victory In Parliamentary Elections Amid COVID-19

SEOUL, Apr 16 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Moon Jae-in’s ruling Democratic Party, won a landslide victory, in parliamentary elections held amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary results from the National Election Commission showed on Thursday (today) that the Democratic Party secured 163 directly-contested constituency seats, while its sister Platform Party,…

74 Million In Arab Region At Risk Of COVID-19 Due To Scarcity Of Water: UN Agency

BEIRUT, Apr 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Scarcity of water in the Arab region exposes 74 million people to the risk of COVID-19 infection, said the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday. “It has been agreed worldwide that handwashing with soap and water is the best…

Japan Gov’t Mulls 930-USD “Across-The-Board” Cash Handout Each

TOKYO, Apr 16 (NNN-NHK) – In a further bid to try and help cushion the economic impact on society, amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese government is mulling providing 100,000 yen (931 U.S. dollars) to each people, government officials said on Wednesday. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s…

Four Journalists In Yemen Sentenced To Death By Houthi Court On Spying Charges

SANA’A, April 15 (NNN-SABA) – A court run by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sentenced four journalists to death, after their conviction on spying charges, their lawyer said. The four were among a group of 10 journalists detained by the Iran-backed rebels and accused of “collaborating with the enemy,” in reference to…

Australian Man Jailed Over Multi-Million USD Meth Haul

SYDNEY, Apr 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An Australian man is sentenced to 15 years jail, over his involvement in a multi-million dollar shipment of methamphetamine in 2016, Australian Federal Police said today. The drugs arrived in the country, concealed within a shipping container of timber — all up weighing 45.6 kilograms…

S.Koreans Go To The Polls For Parliamentary Election Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

SEOUL, Apr 15 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean voters go to the polls for parliamentary election today, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the National Election Commission. The election to vote for 300 members of the National Assembly, which began from 6.00 a.m. local time, would last for 12 hours at…

Pakistan Army Fighter Jet Crashes, Killing Both Pilots

GUJRAT, Apr 15 (NNN-APP) – A Pakistan Army fighter jet, crashed on Monday, during a routine training mission, in the eastern Punjab province, killing both the pilots on board, according to the military’s media wing. The crash took place in Gujrat area of Punjab province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)…
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