Asia

South Korea launches 5G networks early to secure world first

SEOUL, April 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – South Korea launched the world’s first nationwide 5G mobile networks two days early, its top…

Family of MH17 victim sues Russia banks, US money transfer companies

NEW YORK, April 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The family of an American teenagerkilled aboard the MH17 flight launched a court case…

Philippines: Pres Duterte warns China to back off disputed island

MANILA, April 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has warned Beijing to back off from a disputed island in…

Trump gives US-China trade talks another four weeks

WASHINGTON, April 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and China were a month from…

Bangladesh: Nearly 600 extremists to surrender on April 9

PABNA (Bangladesh), April 5 (NNN-BSS) — Nearly 600 extremists of 15 districts will surrender to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal…

Bangladesh wants to solve Rohingya crisis thru’ discussion: PM Hasina

DHAKA, April 5 (NNN-BSS) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiteratedBangladesh’s stance on solving the Rohingya crisis with Myanmar throughdiscussion, urging…

Bangladesh among 5 fastest growing global economies: WB

Photo courtesy of BSS DHAKA, April 5, (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh is among the top five fastest growing global economies thanks…

Chinese firm signs contract for road improvement with Bangladesh

DHAKA, April 5 (NNN-Xinhua) — A state-owned Chinese company on Thursday signed an agreement for improvement of Elenga-Hatikamrul-Rangpur Road to…

ASEAN wants to create ‘safe zones’ for Rohingya

Regional organization wants to create welcome environment in Myanmar where Rohingya might feel safe to go back, says Bangladeshi Foreign…

Afghan peace council to invite Taliban to Kabul

Afghanistan’s High Peace Council to invite Taliban to national peace meeting prior to Qatar talks . Photo courtesy of Anadolu…