Asia

Seoul stocks crash to 8 1/2-year low on virus panic selling, Korean won at 4-year low

SEOUL, March 13 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korea’s financial markets were thrown into turmoil on Friday under growing panic sell-offs, with…

Captain on trial in Hungary over South Korean tour boat disaster

BUDAPEST, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Ukrainian cruise captain went on trial in Hungary over a collision on the river…

Australian capital confirms First COVID-19 case

CANBERRA, Mar 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The first COVID-19 case was reported in the Australian capital Canberra today. According to Andrew…

Iran agrees to hand over downed jet’s black boxes to Ukraine

This handout photograph taken and released on Jan 11 by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, shows the…

Clash In Central Philippines Kills Two Leftist Rebels, One Soldier

MANILA, Mar 12 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine military said this morning that, two leftist rebels and an army soldier have…

University offers hope of new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

A research team led by Yu-Chun Lin (left) and Chih-kuang Yeh of NTHU has expanded application of ultrasound to the…

Covid-19: UN Security Council cuts schedule over coronavirus

UNITED NATIONS, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council will scale back its schedule for March as a precaution…

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan To Enhance Trade, Economic Cooperation

BAKU, Mar 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan affirmed mutual interest, in expanding and diversifying bilateral trade and economic cooperation,…

US Congress votes to restrain Pres Trump on Iran

Both chambers of the US Congress on Wednesday gave final approval to a resolution to restrain President Donald Trump from…

Kuwait To Suspend Commercial Flights

KUWAIT, Mar 12 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait decided, on Wednesday, to suspend commercial flights to and from the country, starting from…