Politics

Egyptian, Iranian Presidents Held Rare Phone Talks On Ties, Gaza Situation

CAIRO, Dec 24 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi yesterday,…

Libya’s PM Vows To Hand Over Power Only Through Elections

TRIPOLI, Dec 24 (NNN-LANA) – Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah, said yesterday that, he will only transfer power through elections.…

Japan OKs FY 2024 Budget, Defence Spending Reaches New High

TOKYO, Dec 23 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government, yesterday, adopted a draft budget of 112.07 trillion yen (about 787 billion…

Six Labourers Shot In NW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (NNN-APP) – Six labourers were killed in a shooting by unknown gunmen, in Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

After India’s Olympic Medalist Malik Quits, Wrestler Punia Returns Award

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – India’s Olympic medalist grappler, Bajrang Punia, yesterday announced, he was returning his Padma Shri…

Kyrgyz President Signs Law On Changing National Flag Design

BISHKEK, Dec 23 (NNN-KNA) – Kyrgyzstan will partially change the design on the country’s national flag, with a corresponding law,…

Japanese Gov’t Relaxes Ban On Arms Exports Amid Criticism

TOKYO, Dec 23 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese government, yesterday, lifted its ban on exports of arms and ammunition, manufactured under…

Indian Opposition Lawmakers Protest Against Their Suspension From Parliament

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 (NNN-PTI) – Opposition parties in India, yesterday, staged a protest here against the recent record suspension…

Australia Rebuffs U.S. Request For Warship In Red Sea

CANBERRA, Dec 22 (NNN-AAP) – The Australian government has announced that, it will not send a warship to the Red…

Kuwait’s New Emir Accepts Cabinet’s Resignation

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait’s new Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accepted the cabinet’s resignation on Wednesday.…