Asia

78 more illegal Myanmar migrant workers repatriated from Thailand

YANGON, Aug 30 (NNN-Xinhua) — A total of 78 more illegal Myanmar migrant workers have been sent back to homeland…

Leaders of Hong Kong groups advocating “independence” detained: police

HONG KONG, Aug 30 (NNN-Xinhua) — Two leaders of political groups advocating “Hong Kong’s independence,” Joshua Wong and Chan Ho-tin,…

Britain, France, Germany to hold Iran talks

HELSINKI, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain, France and Germany will hold talks Friday on how to preserve the beleaguered Iran…

Australian police seize record 755 kg drugs in frozen cow hides

SYDNEY, Aug 30 (NNN-XINHUA) —Authorities in Australia have seized a record 755 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ice) uncovered inside a shipment of raw animal…

Pakistan: No decision yet on airspace closure to India – FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (NNN-PTI) — Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that no decision has been taken yet…

Pres Trump: US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban

US soldiers in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan. WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump said that US troop levels…

Bangladesh: Action to be taken for travelling on train’s rooftops – Authority

DHAKA, Aug 30 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh Railway Authority declared that stern action would be taken against persons who travel on…

NGOs in Rohingya camps to face action if violate terms: Bangladesh FM

DHAKA, Aug 30 (NNN-BSS) – Action will be taken against NGOs working in Rohingya camps if their activities go beyond…

Ugandan Pres Museveni, Japan’s PM Abe discuss infrastructure, funding

President Museveni and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe YOKOHAMA (Japan), Aug 29 (NNN-NEW VISION) — President Yoweri Museveni has said…

Myanmar Police Busts 2.67 Mln Stimulant Tablets From Drugs Ring

YANGON, Myanmar, Aug 29 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar authorities busted over 2.67 million stimulant tablets, worth over eight billion kyats (5.35…