Politics

Iran Closes “Illegal Centres” Affiliated With German Gov’t

TEHRAN, Aug 21 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran shut down two branches of “illegal centres affiliated with the German government” in Tehran,…

Japan’s Ruling LDP Sets Leadership Election For Sept 27

TOKYO, Aug 20 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), decided today, to hold its presidential election on Sept…

Paramilitary Officer Killed In Militant Attack In Indian-Controlled Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Aug 20 (NNN-PTI) – An officer from the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force, was killed yesterday, in a…

S. Korean Civil Groups Rally Against Joint Military Exercise With U.S.

SEOUL, Aug 20 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean peace groups, held a protest rally yesterday, against the country’s joint military exercise…

Bangladesh’s Interim Gov’t Plans National Elections Soon After Reforms

DHAKA, Aug 19 (NNN-BSS) – Chief Adviser to the Bangladeshi interim government, Muhammad Yunus, said, a free, fair and participatory…

Three Injured In Blast In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (NNN-APP) – A bomb went off in Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province, leaving at least three people injured,…

Former Thai PM Thaksin Among Pardonees In King’s Amnesty

BANGKOK, Aug 18 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has been included in a royal pardon, to end…

Israeli Fighting In Gaza Ended: State Media

JERUSALEM, Aug 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Israeli army’s fighting in the Gaza Strip has ended, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news…

Eighth Session Of China-Australia High Level Dialogue Held In Adelaide

ADELAIDE, Aug 17 (NNN-AAP) – The eighth session of the China-Australia High Level Dialogue, co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Institute…

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected As Thailand’s New PM

BANGKOK, Aug 16 (NNN-TNA) – Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a candidate backed by Thailand’s Pheu Thai-led coalition, was elected as the country’s…