Asia

US Sec of State Pompeo says Pres Trump to act on Chinese students, possibly annuling visas

WASHINGTON, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of…

US indicts NKoreans, Chinese over $2.5 bn network to dodge sanctions

WASHINGTON, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese for operating a money…

Covid-19: South Korea coronavirus spike stirs second wave concern, social distancing crackdown

Passengers with protective masks walking through the subway station in Seoul SEOUL, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Korea reported 79…

Hong Kong: US and allies defend ‘bastion of freedom’

The law has sparked a new wave of anti-mainland protest  WASHINGTON/HONG KONG, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The US, UK, Australia and Canada…

Covid-19: 50 world leaders call for post-pandemic cooperation

UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Worldleaders called for resilience and cooperation after thepandemic recedes, during a UN video conference…

Covid-19: Bangladesh opts for restricted reopening after protracted shutdown

DHAKA, 29 (NNN-BSS) — The government issued an order allowing restricted or conditional reopening of offices and transport services from…

14 Afghan forces killed in ‘Taliban attacks’ after ceasefire ends

KABUL, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fourteen members of the Afghansecurity forces were killed in two separate attacks Thursday in thefirst…

Spain says it will do all it can to reverse Nissan closure, workers protest

Workers blocked the area surrounding Nissan’s Barcelona plant with vehicles. They burned a pile of tires at its entrance. BARCELONA,…

Covid-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown period in Nepal – police

KATHMANDU, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A total of 875 people have committed suicide during the lockdown period in Nepal, police…

Libyan trafficker’s family kill 30 migrants in revenge, says government, UN

Many migrants pass through Libya attempting to get to Europe TRIPOLI, May 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The family of a slain…