Asia

Singapore seizes drugs worth almost S$2 million, including largest single haul of heroin in nearly two decades

SINGAPORE, Nov 13 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has seized almost S$2 million worth of drugs, including 14kg…

Covid-19 restrictions make a comeback in the US, after surging in Europe

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The mayor of the United States’ third biggest city Chicago issued a new stay-at-home advisory,…

US: Pres Trump bans investment in firms that aid China’s military

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning Americans from investing in Chinese…

RCEP: Malaysia Respects India’s Decision, Hope It Will Join in the Future – PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia respects India’s decision of not joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) but remains hopeful that…

Myanmar’s ruling party wins in general elections

Supporters of the National League for Democracy celebrate at party headquarters after the general election, in Yangon YANGON, Nov 13…

Chinese premier raises four proposals to progress ties with ASEAN

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang BEIJING, Nov 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang raised four proposals to progress cooperation with…

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling

 HONG KONG, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) —All of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers have announced their resignation after Beijing forced the removal of four…

7 dead in factory blast in north China

SHIJIAZHUANG (China), Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven people were killed and another injured in an explosion at an expanded polyethylene…

Kenya to co-produce films with China to boost creative sector

An official from Kenya Film Commission signs a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese company in Nairobi NAIROBI, Nov 13…

Bangladesh: 34 pirates surrender with 90 arms in Banshkhali

CHATTOGRAM (Bangladesh), Nov 13 (NNN-BSS) — A total of 34 pirates from the coastal areas of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar…