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US expelled two Chinese diplomats on spying claims: Report

The US and Chinese flags WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States quietly expelled two Chinese embassy officials in September…

US trade negotiator hails ‘remarkable’ deal with China

Robert Lighthizer (centre) chats with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, looking on WASHINGTON, Dec 16…

Jordan, Japan Discuss Strategic Partnership

AMMAN, Jordan, Dec 16 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, on Sunday, met with Japanese Defence Minister, Taro Kono,…

Iran’s IRGC Monitors Foreign Vessels In Gulf

TEHRAN, Iran, Dec 16 (NNN-TASNIM) – The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), have powerful presence in…

China’s Grid Corporation Acquires 49 Percent Shares Of Oman’s Electricity Company

MUSCAT, Dec 16 (NNN-ONA) – The State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), on Sunday, signed an agreement with Oman’s Electricity…

Update: Philippines Quake Kills One Child, Injures Several

DAVAO, Dec 16 (NNN-PNA) – The strong earthquake which struck near the Philippine city of Davao on Sunday, killed a…

Schools, Metro Stations Shut After Violence In Indian Capital

NEW DELHI, Dec 16 (NNN-PTI) – Schools and Delhi Metro services have been shut, in various parts of southeast Delhi,…

Over 1,400 Recruits Join Afghan Army After Military Training

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 1,410 youth, after completion of six-month military course and receiving certificates…

6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Southern Philippines — USGS

DAVAO, Dec 15 (NNN-PNA) – According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a powerful 6.9-magnitude tremor, has hit the…

Bus Crash Kills At Least 14 In Central Nepal

KATHMANDU, Dec 15 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – At least 14 passengers were killed, while 16 others were injured, in a bus crash…