Asia

Singapore: Two detained under ISA for intending to join Daesh in Syria

SINGAPORE, July 26 (NNN-CNA) — Two Singaporeans have been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for intending to travel…

Singaporeans advised to avoid Hong Kong airport, border town ahead of protests

SINGAPORE, July 26 (NNN-CNA) — Singaporeans were advised on Friday to avoid travelling to Hong Kong’s airport and the rural town…

US Sec of State Pompeo says would ‘happily’ go to Tehran

WASHINGTON, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would “happily” go to Tehran to address…

Afghanistan: At least 10 killed as three blasts rock Kabul

KABUL, July 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 people including several women and a child were killed and 41 others…

India: Lok Sabha passes bill declaring triple talaq illegal

NEW DELHI, July 26 (NNN-BSS) – The Indian Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliamentr) ssed “The Muslim Women (Protection of…

Rohingya influx causes price hike, pushes down wages

DHAKA, July 26 (NNN-BSS) – Rohingya influx caused 50 percent price hike of essential commodities while it pushed down the…

US, China to resume trade talks next week

WASHINGTON, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US and Chinese officials will resume negotiations next week in an effort to resolve the year-long…

Vietnam To Vaccinate Girls Against Cervical Cancer

HANOI, Vietnam, July 25 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam plans to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer, which kills seven local women each…

Chinese Construction, Engineering Technology Showcased In The Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, July 25 (NNN-PNA) – A three-day China engineering technology exhibition, kicked off here on Wednesday, showcasing the cutting-edge…

5.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, No Tsunami Warning Issued

TOKYO, Japan, July 25 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale, today (Thursday), struck…