Asia

Moon vows diplomatic solution to trade dispute with Japan

SEOUL, Aug 13 (NNN-YONHAP) — President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that Japan’s export restrictions are “disappointing and regrettable” but vowed…

400-Billion-USD Investment Needed In Australian Infrastructure

CANBERRA, Australia, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia must spend hundreds of billions of dollars on infrastructure, to cope with population…

Multiple People Stabbed In Australia’s Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Multiple people were reported to have been stabbed, in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD),…

Laos Needs More Exports For Freight Train To Thailand

VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 13 (NNN-KPL) – The newly launched cross-border freight train service between Laos and Thailand, requires more cargo…

World Bank Optimistic About Economic Growth In Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos, Aug 13 (NNN-KPL) – The World Bank is optimistic about economic growth in Laos, which is projected to…

‘Shut up now’, Patriot tells Zakir Naik

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The National Patriots Association (Patriot) today took to task  Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik…

Thailand’s Longest Wooden Bridge On Brink Of Collapse In Face Of Heavy Rains

BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 13 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Army is on a vigil watch over Thailand’s longest wooden bridge, the…

Iran Warns Against Israeli Presence In Gulf

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 13 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has warned against any Israeli presence in the…

Iran’s FM Criticises U.S. For “Militarising” Gulf Region

Zarif referred to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia’s expenditure on weaponry, saying that, “the U.S. (sold) weapons…

Three Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Thailand’s Phuket

BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 13 (NNN-TNA) – A building under construction collapsed in southern Thailand’s Phuket, killing three workers, reports said…