Asia

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes PNG, tsunami warning “passed”

The quake was felt in the nation’s capital Port Moresby which is 150 kilometers away. Photo courtesy of Telesur SYDNEY,…

Scores of Rohingya detained in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh, May 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Scores of Muslim Rohingya refugees have been detained in Bangladesh as they waited to…

Sri Lanka vows ‘maximum force’ against anti-Muslim rioters

Soldier stand guard in street follwoing curfew was re-imposed Tuesday when anti-Muslim mobs attacked mosques and Muslim-owned businesses. Photo courtesy…

Beijing To Host Asian Cultural Parade, Food Festival

BEIJING, China, May 14 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Asian cultural parade and Asian food festival will be held in Beijing from…

International Workshop On Soil-Geographic Database Underway In Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar, May 14 (NNN-MNA) – An international workshop of ASEAN-Russia Joint Project, on developing large-scale soil-geographic databases is underway,…

Vehicle Sales Dip Across All Segments In India

NEW DELHI, India, May 14 (NNN-PTI) – Vehicle sales in India have registered a sharp fall in almost all the…

Aussie Youngster Stumbles Upon Gold Nugget

SYDNEY, Australia, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A young girl in the rural Australian town of Bendigo made the find of…

Cambodia, Nepal Sign Deals To Boost Bilateral Trade, Investment

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, May 14 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Nepal signed two pacts, to boost bilateral trade and investment, a…

Kuwait To Distribute Food To Needy People In 15 Countries During Ramadan

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, May 14 (NNN-KUNA) – The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), announced on Monday that, it will distribute…

U.S. unveils plan for up to 25% duties on $300 bil. of Chinese goods

WASHINGTON, May 14 (NNN-KYODO) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a plan Monday to slap tariffs of up to…