Tropical Cyclone Harold To Hit Vanuatu, Fiji

SUVA, Apr 4 (NNN-SPINEWS) – Tropical cyclone Harold, has intensified into a category-two cyclone on Saturday (today), heading towards Vanuatu and will hit Fiji soon. According to the Fiji Meteorological Service, Vanuatu is currently under a tropical cyclone and severe weather warning. With the current track, tropical cyclone Harold is…

Roadkills further threaten endangered tapir population in Johor

By Lucia Terey John JOHOR BAHRU, April 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — It does not come as a surprise when one hears of wildlife getting killed because of human encroachment into their jungle habitat through unplanned development as well as poaching. But their being threatened by roadkill is something too much to bear. Saddening…

India Welcomes Formation Of Team For Intra-Afghan Negotiations

NEW DELHI, Apr 2 (NNN-PTI) – India welcomed the formation of a team by the Afghanistan government, for intra-Afghan negotiations. According to an official statement, issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, India consistently supported an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled process for enduring peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. “In this…

UAE’s Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives Phone Call From Sri Lankan PM

ABU DHABI, Mar 31 (NNN-WAM) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces, today received a phone call from Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, to discuss ways to enhance fraternal relations in all domains, as…

‘We’re Not Scared:’ Some Ultra-Orthodox Jews In Israel Are Ignoring Virus Rules

By Sam Sokol JERUSALEM, Mar 31, (NNN-JTA) – “Do you want trouble?” the Hasidic man asked, leaning towards me intimidatingly. “Are you threatening me?” I asked, turning to look at the lean man in a flat black hat and long caftan. “No. But if you stay here, everyone will come…

Overseas Chinese Association In Bangladesh Donates Medical Supplies To Bangladesh Police

DHAKA, Mar 30 (NNN-BSS) – Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAIB), made donations of medical supplies to support Bangladesh Police, in fighting COVID-19 in the country. The supplies, including medical masks, medical protective clothing and testing reagents, were handed over to Inspector General of Bangladesh Police, Mohammad Javed Patwary, by…

DPRK Conducts Test-Firing Of Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launchers

PYONGYANG, Mar 30 (NNN-KCNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), successfully test-fired super-large multiple rocket launchers on Sunday, it was reported on Monday morning. The report said, the test was conducted by the Academy of Defence Science, to verify the tactical and technological specifications of the launch system…

Wuhan Achieves Full Disposal Of Medical Waste, Wastewater

WUHAN, Mar 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Central China’s Hubei Province realised complete disposal of its previous medical waste and wastewater, and achieved total treatment of newly-added waste within 24 hours, the provincial ecology and environment department said. Lyu Wenyan, head of the department, said, Hubei’s daily medical waste disposal capability has…

Eight Killed In Small Plane Crash In Manila

MANILA, Mar 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – A small plane bound for Japan, crashed on take-off, Sunday night, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, killing all eight people on board, the airport authority said. “This is to confirm an accident that happened on or about 8:00 p.m. today (yesterday), Mar…

Egypt Condemns Yemeni Houthis’ Missile Attacks On Saudi Cities

CAIRO, Mar 30 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt condemned the recent two ballistic missile attacks, launched by Yemen’s Houthi group, on the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Jazan, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. “The Egyptian government and people stand in solidarity with their counterparts in Saudi Arabia and support all necessary procedures…
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