US and Russia trade barbs at UN over ‘new arms race’
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and the UStraded accusations at the United Nations of risking a new arms…
Dr Mahathir’s visit to Vietnam expected to enhance KL-Hanoi ties
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s planned visit to Vietnam…
Disasters triggered by climate change growing in intensity, says report
BANGKOK, Aug 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Disasters, especially those triggered by climate change and environmental degradation, have deviated from their usual…
Court orders former Indian finance minister to CBI custody for 4 days
NEW DELHI, India, Aug 23 (NNN-PTI-AGENCIES) — A CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) court here on Thursday sent former finance minister…
Laos To Expand Energy Trade With Vietnam
VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 22 (NNN-KPL) – Laos is targeting an increase in electricity trade with Vietnam on a year-on-year basis,…
S. Korean President’s Approval Rating Falls To 46.7 Percent
SEOUL, S. Korea, Aug 22 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Moon Jae-in’s approval rating, fell this week, on controversy over…
Lao Ministers, Officials Visit Injured Chinese Tourists In Recent Bus Tragedy
VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 22 (NNN-KPL) – Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Bosengkham Vongdara, along with deputy ministers and…
Two Policemen Killed, One Injured In Shooting In Pakistan’s Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Aug 22 (NNN-PPI) – At least two policemen were killed and another was injured, when some unknown militants…
Trade To Be Focus Of Australian PM’s Visit To Vietnam
CANBERRA, Australia, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has departed for his first official visit to Vietnam.…
UN Envoy Arrives In Yemen To Meet Houthis Over Stalled Peace Talks
SANAA, Yemen, Aug 22 (NNN-SABA) – The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, arrived in the capital, Sanaa,…