Asia

US sends naval strike group to Middle East in ‘message’ to Iran

WASHINGTON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is sending anaircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to…

India goes on fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls Monday

NEW DELHI, May 6 (NNN-BSS) — Congress President Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi will contest from Amethi and…

U.S. “Big Three” Automakers Speed Up Model Changeover, Restructuring In China

CHICAGO, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Amid a global slowdown in auto sales, General Motors (GM), Ford, and Fiat Chrysler (FCA)…

Afghan Military Kills At Least 52 Militants In Eastern Province

KABUL, Afghanistan, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 52 militants, including two local Taliban leaders, have been killed, following Afghan…

Indonesia’s Flood, Landslide-Rattled Province Struggles To Recover

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 5 (NNN-ANTARA) – The emergency state of Indonesia’s western Bengkulu Province was lifted on Saturday, after floods…

Gunmen Kill BJP Leader In Indian-Controlled Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 5 (NNN-PTI) – Unidentified gunmen killed a ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader inside his house,…

Iran Vows To Defeat U.S. Through “Unity, Resistance”

TEHRAN, Iran, May 5 (NNN-IRNA ) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, on Saturday said that, Iran will “defeat” the United…

Thailand’s newly crowned king to greet public in parade

His Majesty the King has officially been crowned the king of Thailand during the coronation ceremonies on Saturday.  Photo courtesy…

Cyclone destroys 1,000 homes in Bangladesh

DHAKA, May 5 (NNN-BDNEWS) – Cyclone Fani has hit Bangladesh in a weakened form but showed no mercy in wreaking…

Singapore To Hold 34th Book Fair To Promote Joy Of Reading

SINGAPORE, May 4 (NNN-CNA) – The 34th edition of the Singapore Book Fair (SBF) will return to the heart of…