Asia

Suu Kyi among top Myanmar officials named in Argentine lawsuit over crimes against Rohingya

President of The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK), Tun Khin (Front) and Argentine human rights lawyer Tomas Ojea after filing…

Kindergartens, Primary Schools Closed In Iran’s Capital Over Serious Air Pollution

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian authorities closed kindergartens and primary schools, on Wednesday, over serious air pollution in Iran’s…

China writes off Ghana’s debt

Ghana vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with Chinese Vice-Premier, Sun Chunlan. Photo courtesy of GNA ACCRA, Nov 14 (NNN-GNA) — The Chinese government has…

Australian Bush-fire Death Toll Rises To Four

SYDNEY, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A man’s body has been found, in burnt-out bush-land in the Australian state of New…

Pres Bolsonaro says China part of Brazil’s future

BRASILIA, Nov 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China is increasingly part of Brazil’s future, President Jair Bolsonaro said, signaling a more pragmatic…

UN-Backed Fund Earmarks 39 Million USD To Tackle Climate Change In Nepal

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – More than 39 million U.S. dollars in funding was approved on Wednesday, for a…

Iran Condemns Israel’s Killing Of Palestinians

TEHRAN, Nov 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip, and the assassination of…

Pilot Injured As Fire Fighting Helicopter Crash-Lands In Australia

SYDNEY, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – A water bombing helicopter crash-landed, while battling fires in the Australian state of Queensland, injuring…

Tourist Arrivals In Asia Grow Faster: ADB Report

MANILA, Nov 13 (NNN-PNA) – Tourist arrivals in Asia grew faster than anywhere else in the world, a new Asian…

Further Casualties Avoided But Homes Lost In Australia Bushfires

SYDNEY, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Fire crew remained on high alert, in eastern Australia today (Wednesday), despite more favourable conditions…