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Malaysia positions itself for Asean aviation training leadership, says Loke

SEPANG, Jan. 6 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia is positioning itself to become a recognised aviation training hub in Asean, as growing demand in the sector drives the need for skilled... Read More


New Bill submitted to Parliament to address microfinance loan issues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has announced that a new bill has been submitted to Parliament with the objective of addressing the persiste... Read More


Pollution curbs imposed in Odisha's Balasore as air quality worsens

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- The Balasore district administration has imposed a series of pollution control measures after a sharp deterioration in air quality, making it the latest district in Odisha to en... Read More


Beware, Indonesia increases surveillance against "super flu"

Jakarta, Jan. 6 -- Starting the new year 2026, Indonesia and some countries are facing the fast-spreading strain of influenza A, or H3N2, which has been given the nickname 'super flu'. Also known as ... Read More


Troops Arrests Eight Suspects, Seizes Terror Logistics in Adamawa

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded major operational successes in Adamawa State, arresting eight suspected terrorists and intercepting a large consignment of logisti... Read More


Nigerian Army Begins DSSC 29/2026 Officer Recruitment Nationwide

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Nigerian Army has opened applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to enlist as commissioned officers. In a state... Read More


Suspected Boko Haram Terrorist Arrested in Maiduguri While Disguised in Army Attire

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- A suspected Boko Haram terrorist has been arrested at Kasuwan Shanu Junction in Maiduguri, Borno State, after being identified while allegedly disguising himself in army-style attir... Read More


Foreign arrivals soar to record high in 2025

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 6 -- The record foreign arrivals makes 2025 a golden year for the tourism sector. Foreign arrivals by air exceeded 17.8 million, accounting for 84.3 percent and up 20.2 percent; ... Read More


JAMB Rules Out Increase in 2026 UTME, DE Application Fees

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has downplayed the likelihood of an increase in the cost of application for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (... Read More


Army Rescues Abducted Retired Colonel in Plateau, No Ransom Paid

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have successfully rescued a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Ajanaku (retd.), following his abduction by gunmen in Bassa Local... Read More