US to press religious freedom in North Korea: Pence
WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vice President Mike Pence vowed on Thursday (Jul 18) to press North Korea to respect…
Incoming EU chief von der Leyen says ‘we don’t want a hard Brexit’
BERLIN, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The future head of the European Commission said she would be minded to grant Britain…
Israel battles wildfires after record heatwave
JERUSALEM, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israel sent teams of firefighters and planes to contain a blaze near Jerusalem as record…
More Puerto Rico protests planned as governor resists calls to resign
SAN JUAN, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Massive and at times violent protests in Puerto Rico showed no sign of stopping…
PNG leader wants deadline for emptying Australia asylum-seeker camp
SYDNEY, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape called on Australia to set a deadline for…
Russian Pres Putin says will work to restore Ukraine ties
MOSCOW, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to work with any political party to restore…
Iran grain ships stuck in Brazil without fuel due to US sanctions
SAO PAULO, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Iranian vessels have been stranded for weeks at Brazilian ports, unable to head…
Gibraltar, Iran officials hold talks on seized oil tanker
GIBRALTAR, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said he had a “constructive and positive” meeting with Iranian…
Singapore: Myanmar national who used community club for Arakan Army activities ‘misrepresented’ himself – Home Affairs Ministry
SINGAPORE, July 19 (NNN-CNA) — One of the deported Myanmar nationals who used a community club in Singapore to mobilise…
Singapore returning more than S$50 million of 1MDB-related money to Malaysia: Police
SINGAPORE, July 19 (NNN-CNA) — About S$50.3 million of seized 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)-related money have either been transferred to Malaysia…