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US President Donald Trump starts India trip

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes US President Donald Trump with colour and music. Photo courtesy of AP. AHMEDABAD, Feb…

Over 26,000 People Attended Brunei’s 36th National Day Celebrations

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 24 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Over 26,000 participants put on a near-flawless performance for Brunei’s 36th National…

Drought Is Not Over Yet, Australian Politicians Warn

SYDNEY, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Despite record-breaking rainfall on Australia’s east coast in recent weeks, politicians warn that for most…

Cambodian PM Says All Westerdam Passengers Return Home After Testing Negative For COVID-19

PHNOM PENH, Feb 24 (NNN-AKP) — Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, said today (Monday), that all Westerdam cruise…

Ruling Government Party Wins By-Election For MP In Northern Thailand

BANGKOK, Feb 24 (NNN-TNA) – A ruling government party won over an opposition party, in Sunday’s by-election for MP in…

Four Killed, Two Injured In Central Philippine Car Crash

MANILA, Feb 24 (NNN-PNA) – Four people were killed and two others injured, when a car crashed into a parked…

5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Qotur In NW Iran

TEHRAN, Feb 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Another 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Qotur region, in West Azerbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran…

US Pres Trump says he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban if…

Five Insurgents Killed In Clashes With Thai Special Task Forces

BANGKOK, Feb 24 (NNN-TNA) — Five suspected southern insurgents were shot dead by security forces, on a mountainous area, in…

S. Korea Raises Virus Alert To Highest, As COVID-19 Cases Soar To 602, Death Toll At Five

SEOUL, Feb 24 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea raised its four-tier virus alert to the highest “red” level on Sunday, as…