Asia

Australia nuclear sub deal will help peace in Indo-Pacific: UK PM

 LONDON, Sept 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought to play down Chinese fears that a deal to…

Iranian President Urges Formation Of Inclusive Gov’t In Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sept 17 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran supports the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, as a means to settle…

Lebanon Receives Tanker Trucks Carrying Iranian Oil

BEIRUT, Sept 17 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon yesterday received tanker trucks carrying Iranian gas oil, in a move aimed at easing…

Schools, Colleges Shut In India’s Uttar Pradesh State Amid Heavy Rains

NEW DELHI, Sept 17 (NNN-PTI) – India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, yesterday announced shutting down all schools and colleges…

Singapore Reports 910 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Sept 17 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 910 new cases of COVID-19 infection yesterday, bringing the total tally in the…

Taliban Hands Over Seized Cash, Gold To Afghan Central Bank

KABUL, Sept 16 (NNN-ANA) – The Taliban handed over about 12.3 million U.S. dollars cash and some gold to Da…

Harvest Fair Kicks Off In Mongolia’s Capital

ULAN BATOR, Sept 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 16th edition of the “Green Days of Autumn” harvest fair, kicked off here…

Bangladesh Inks Trade, Investment Framework With Australia

DHAKA, Sept 16 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladeshi Commerce Minister, Tipu Munshi, and his Australian counterpart, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment,…

Severe Tropical Storm Approaches Japan, Officials Call For Caution

TOKYO, Sept 16 (NNN-NHK) – The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said today that, severe tropical storm Chanthu, is forecast to…

Sri Lanka Posts 12.3 Percent Economic Growth In Q2

COLOMBO, Sept 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s economy grew 12.3 percent year on year, in the second quarter of 2021,…