Asia

Myanmar To Turn Historic Secretariat Building Into Museum

YANGON, Myanmar, April 2 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s historic Secretariat Building, known as Ministers’ Office previously, is nearing completion with its…

Aussie PM Rules Out Rescuing Daesh Fighters’ Children

CANBERRA, Australia, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has ruled out risking Australian lives, to bring the…

Over 60, Including 14 Security Personnel Killed In Afghan Clashes

KABUL, Afghanistan, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More than 60 fighters, including 14 security personnel, have been killed, in the insurgency-battered…

Year Of Tourism For China, Pacific Island Countries Launched

APIA, Samoa, April 2 (NNN-PACIFIC ISLAND NEWS) – The 2019 Year of Tourism for China and Pacific Island Countries was…

New Zealand-China Economic Ties Strengthened: Minister

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 2 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand’s Revenue Minister, Stuart Nash, said, the economic ties between New Zealand…

Builder Killed, Another In Critical Condition After Scaffolding Collapse In Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – An 18-year-old apprentice builder was killed, when a scaffolding collapsed at a Sydney construction…

5.2-Magnitude Quake Shakes Western Iran, No Casualties Reported

TEHRAN, Iran, April 2 (NNN-IRNA) – A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Soomar city in Iran’s western Kermanshah province, at 14:37 p.m.…

Chinese Delegation Follows Up On Lebanon’s New Conservatory

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 2 (NNN-NNA) – A Chinese delegation informed Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, about the progress made with the…

Storm kills at least 30, injures 400 others in Nepal

Nepalese army soldiers arrive for rescue operations in an area hit by a rainstorm in Bara district, 125 kilometers (75…

Moon to hold special summit with ASEAN leader, possibly N. Korean leader

SEOUL, April 1 (NNN- Yonhap) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in will hold a summit with the leaders of 10…