Update: EU leaders express unity in dealing with migrant flows after visiting Greek-Turkish border

Migrants and refugees behind a wired fence at the closed Kastanies border crossing in northeastern Greece. Photo courtesy of XINHUA. ATHENS, March 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Leaders of European Union (EU) expressed their support for Greece and determination for a common European response to the refugee, migrant challenge after a visit…

Indonesia’s Most Active Volcano Erupts, Flight Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Mar 3 (NNN-ANTARA) – One of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Merapi, erupted earlier today (Tuesday), spewing a column of thick ash by up to six km high and posing as a potential to disturb flights, a senior official said. The eruption of Mount Merapi in the…

125 New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Infection Reported On Chinese Mainland

BEIJING, Mar 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese health authority said today, it received reports of 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection and 31 deaths on Monday, on the Chinese mainland. All the deaths were in Hubei Province, according to the National Health Commission. Meanwhile, 129 new suspected cases were reported,…

S. Korea to focus more on curing severe coronavirus cases

SEOUL, March 2: A road inside Seoul’s Yonsei University is deserted as the school has postponed the start of the spring semester until March 16 amid concern over the spread of the new coronavirus. Photo courtesy of YONHAP. SEOUL, March 2 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korean health authorities said Monday that…

Muhyiddin Yassin Sworn In As Malaysia’s New Prime Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Muhyiddin Yassin, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office this morning (Sunday), to become Malaysia’s new prime minister. Muhyiddin was appointed following the abrupt resignation of 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad, who had been in office since the general elections in 2018.– NNN-BERNAMA

Turkish Drones Kill 11 Syrian Soldiers In NE Syria

DAMASCUS, Feb 29 (NNN-SANA) – At least 11 Syrian soldiers were killed on Friday, by strikes from Turkish drones in the northwestern province of Idlib. The drone strikes targeted the Syrian positions in the area between the Maarat al-Numan city and Saraqeb city in the eastern countryside of Idlib on…

Death Toll In Indian Capital Communal Violence Rises To 42

NEW DELHI, Feb 29 (NNN-PTI) – The death toll during communal violence in the Indian capital city Delhi, Friday evening, rose to 42, officials said. Over 350 people were also injured in the violence, that ravaged the city for three days. “As per records available at different hospitals, the death…

Malaysia: No Parliament sitting on March 2, parties can nominate candidates for PM post, says Istana Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Malay Rulers of Malaysia gathered here early today to attend a special meeting to find a resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the country. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Istana Negara will give a chance to political parties…

All eyes on Rulers’ special meeting for a resolution to Malaysian political crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  The political turmoil that has plagued the country since Sunday has remained unresolved so far. There is certainly hope that some form of resolution could be reached today with the Conference of Rulers set to convene a special meeting at Istana Negara, before the Friday prayers.…

Sri Lanka To Get First Electric Train

COLOMBO, Feb 27 (NNN-SL NEWS) – Sri Lanka’s Transport Ministry, today (Thursday) said, it will construct the country’s first electric rail track, in the central highlands of Kandy, to ease traffic and further develop the island’s transport sector. State Minister of Transport, Dilum Amunugama, told media that, the new electric…
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