Asia

Khamenei says ‘enemies seek to sow discord’ between Iran and Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct 7, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah AliKhamenei said “enemies” were trying to drive a wedge between…

North Korea warns against Security Council meeting on missile tests

122 UNITED NATIONS, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea warned it would not “sit idle” if any attempt is made…

8 million Bangladeshis exit poverty cycle in six years: World Bank

DHAKA, Oct 8 (NNN-BSS) — The World Bank released a study on Bangladesh’s poverty eradication situation saying some eight million…

Solutions urgently needed for Rohingya, million others: UNHCR

GENEVA, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said solutions are urgently needed for millions without…

Three Security Forces, 18 Militants Killed In N. Afghanistan’s Clashes

KABUL, Oct 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – Three Afghan security forces and 18 Taliban militants were killed, in fresh clashes in the…

Vietnam’s Retail Sales, Service Revenues Up 11.6 Percent In Nine Months

HANOI, Oct 7 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s total goods retail sales and consumer service revenues, rose 11.6 percent year-on-year, between Jan…

60 Shops Gutted As Huge Fire Engulfs Bazaar In N. Afghan Province

TALUQAN, Afghanistan, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 60 shops were gutted in a fire, that broke out in a…

Philippine President Continues To Enjoy High Performance, Trust Rating: Survey

MANILA, Oct 7 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, continues to enjoy high performance and trust ratings, three years into…

Malaysian Parliament To Decide On Abolishing Death Penalty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s parliament convened today (Monday), after a two-month adjournment, with the proposed abolition of…

Brunei Records 0.8 Percent Consumer Prices Drop In Aug

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 7 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Brunei’s prices dropped by 0.8 percent in Aug this year compared to…