Turkish Police Seize Over 3,700 Artefacts Across Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Feb 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The Turkish police seized more than 3,700 historical artefacts, in operations conducted across Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul. Acting on a tip, anti-smuggling and organised crime teams, carried out 11 operations across Istanbul, between Jan 13 and Feb 25. Among the seized artefacts are several ancient…

Situation In NW Syria “Dire” With 21 Civilians Killed

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – “The situation in Idlib is dire,” the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said, referring to the beleaguered governorate in northwest Syria, where at least 21 civilians were reported killed in the last 48 hours. Airstrikes were reported in 19 communities…

Jordan Launches Major Project To Provide Sustainable Water Resources

AMMAN, Feb 27 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan on Wednesday, launched the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance National Project, the largest water project in the country. The first phase of the project will annually generate 130 million cubic metres of water, while the project’s maximum annual capacity will be 350 million cubic…

Bus Mishap Claims 24 Lives In Western India

NEW DELHI, Feb 26 (NNN-PTI) – As many as 24 people were killed and five others injured, when a bus fell into a river, in India’s western state of Rajasthan on Wednesday (today), confirmed a local cop. The mishap occurred in the Lakheri area of the state’s Bundi district. The…

Five Killed, Three Missing In Indonesia’s Floods

JAKARTA, Feb 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – Five people were killed and three others went missing, during floods in and around Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, a disaster agency official said today (Wednesday). Nearly 20,000 people were forced to flee their home a day earlier, but some parts of the city and its nearby…

Five Killed In Military Attacks In N. Afghanistan

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan, Feb 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Five people, including a civilian have been killed, as Taliban fighters stormed a security checkpoint in Charkent district, of northern Balkh province, district governor, Salima Mazari, said, Tuesday. A group of armed militants attacked a security checkpoint in Parabarat village, of the restive district,…

Indian Police Issues Shoot-On-Sight Orders As Death Toll Reaches 13 In Citizenship Law-Related Violence

NEW DELHI, Feb 26 (NNN-XINHUA) – Indian police, on Tuesday evening (last night), issued shoot-on-sight orders in the affected areas in New Delhi, as communal violence over the controversial citizenship law intensifies. “Police deployment was made in affected areas and order of shoot on sight have been issued, to calm…

Kuwait Celebrated 59th National Day Under Amir’s Leadership

KUWAIT, Feb 26 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait celebrated on Tuesday (yesterday), the 59th National Day, which coincided with the 14th anniversary of the Amir’s, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, assumption as ruler of Kuwait, amid celebrations of patriotism and loyalty. Kuwait’s celebrations first started back in 1962, when the country began…

Over 26,000 People Attended Brunei’s 36th National Day Celebrations

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 24 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Over 26,000 participants put on a near-flawless performance for Brunei’s 36th National Day Parade ceremony in the capital on Sunday (yesterday). In line with tradition, the ceremony started with the Sultan, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, inspecting the guard of honour, comprising personnel of…

Drought Is Not Over Yet, Australian Politicians Warn

SYDNEY, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Despite record-breaking rainfall on Australia’s east coast in recent weeks, politicians warn that for most of New South Wales (NSW) state, severe drought conditions are far from over. “The recent downpours were a welcome relief, but people need to understand that many parts of the…
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