Asia

China sentences Canadian to death for drug offenses

BEIJING, May 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian national to death on Tuesday for producing and trafficking…

Cyclone Fani Heads To Odisha, EC Lifts Poll Code In 11 Districts

Fishermen return to anchor their boat after they were advised not to venture into the sea. Photo courtesy PTI NEW…

Emperor Naruhito declares succession to throne in ceremony

Photo courtesy of Kyodo TOKYO, May 1 (NNN-KYODO) – Emperor Naruhito declared his succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne in a…

Bangladesh take step to stable market price

DHAKA, May 1 (NNN-BSS) – Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today said the government has taken necessary measures to ensure stable…

Listing of Azhar as global terrorist by UN will be ‘properly resolved’: China

BEIJING, May 1 (NNN-PTI) China said that the vexed issue of designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by…

Emperor Naruhito ascends throne, marking start of new era in Japan

TOKYO, May 1 (NNN-KYODO) – Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday to mark the start of a new…

Indian Government Releases Financial Assistance To Four States In Wake Of Cyclone Fani

NEW DELHI, India, April 30 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government today (Tuesday) released financial assistance to four states — Andhra…

Government Forces Kill Seven Militants In N. Afghanistan

MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan, April 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – Fighting between Afghan military forces and the Taliban group, left seven insurgents dead and…

Suspicious Items Found In New Zealand’s Christchurch, One Arrested

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand police located a package, containing a suspected explosive device and ammunition,…

Cambodian PM’s Attendance At BRF Enhances China-Cambodia Ties, International Cooperation

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, April 30 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Techo Hun Sen’s attendance at the second Belt and…