Fire erupts in Istanbul’s recycling facility, no casualties reported

ISTANBUL, Apr 30 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A fire erupted at a recycling facility in Istanbul, on Wednesday, with no reported injuries, a local media outlet said. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, the NTV broadcaster said, noting, the intervention of fire brigades has been continuing. A video, aired…

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council Declares 72-Hour Curfew In Aden

ADEN, Apr 30 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared a three-day 24-hour curfew, in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country’s southern port city of Aden. Responding to five confirmed cases of COVID-19, the STC that’s controlling Aden and the neighbouring southern cities, announced…

12 Rangers Killed In Armed Attack In National Park In DRC

GOMA, DRC, Apr 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Seventeen people, including 12 rangers from Virunga National Park, died in an armed attack, by an unidentified armed group, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities said. According to a press release from Nzanzu, Kasivita Carly, governor of the eastern province…

6.3-Magnitude Quake Jolts Off Papua New Guinea

HONG KONG, Apr 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, jolted 132 km west of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday (today), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, which occurred at 0253 GMT, was initially determined to be at 6.5105 degrees south latitude, and 154.3008 degrees…

Iran’s President Hails Military Satellite Launch

TEHRAN, Apr 25 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Friday, hailed the recent launch into orbit, of a military satellite, by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). “It was a right move in the right direction,” Rouhani was quoted as saying, by Press TV. “The successful launch of the…

5.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued

TOKYO, Apr 23 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5, on Thursday (today), struck Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at 1:44 p.m. local time, with its epicentre at a latitude of 36.2 degrees north, and a longitude of 137.7 degrees…

Thousands Of Displaced People In Yemen Hit By Floods

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (NNN-SABA) – The United Nations is working with the government of Yemen, to assess the needs of 14,700 internally displaced people, reportedly caught in floods in Aden. Heavy rains hit Yemen earlier this week, causing flooding in northern governorates and Aden, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for…

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…
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