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Outrage in Bangladesh After Activist, Writers Arrested

Bangladeshi journalists protesting against laws obstructing free speech. Photo courtesy of Telesur DHAKA, May 17 (NNN-TELESUR) – Three Bangladeshi writers…

Iran not interested in escalation of tensions: UN envoy

NEW YORK, May 16, (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s UN envoy said on Thursday that Tehran is not interested in escalation of…

Steps Taken To Eliminate Online Extremism Content: New Zealand PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said today that, 10 countries have joined…

Six Militants, Including Key Taliban Commander Killed In N. Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Up to six militants, including a key Taliban commander, have been killed, following an…

Iran Fully Prepared To Counter Military Threats

TEHRAN, Iran, May 16 (NNN-IRNA) – The Islamic republic is at the highest level of preparedness to counter any military…

Philippines recalls ambassador after Canada misses deadline to take back its rubbish

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr.  Photo courtesy of PNA MANILA, May 16 (NNN-PNA)- Filipino envoys posted in…

Hyundai Motor stocks jump on reports of U.S. auto tariffs delay

SEOUL, May 16 (NNN-Yonhap) — Shares in Hyundai Motor Group affiliates spiked on Thursday following the news that U.S. President…

Myanmar Military Chief Honours Pilot For Safe Landing

YANGON, Myanmar, May 15 (NNN-MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s Defence Services has honoured pilot of the state-run Myanmar National…

Three Killed By Influenza In Australia’s Northern Territory

CANBERRA, Australia, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Three people have died in the Northern Territory (NT), in a horror start to…

Sudan condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil pumping stations

Oil pipeline pumping stations in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy of IRNA. KHARTOUM, May 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — Sudan’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday strongly condemned…