Philippine immigration authorities to tighten entry of foreign workers
MANILA, Feb 6 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday that it will soon impose stricter…
Gun battle kills 5 militants in Southern Afghanistan
LASHKAR GAH (Afghanistan), Feb 6 (NNN-Xinhua) — Clash between government forces and the Taliban group in Garmsir district of southern…
Thailand makes Siamese fighting fish national aquatic animal
BANGKOK, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tiny, testy and eye-catching with a colourful fin plumage, the Siamese fighting fish has been…
Sri Lanka ready for landmark hanging of drug convicts: Minister
COLOMBO, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sri Lanka is ready to execute five drug convicts and end its 42-year capital punishment…
Thailand blames Australia for arrest of refugee Bahraini footballer
BANGKOK, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thailand defended on Wednesday its arrest of a Bahraini footballer with refugee status in Australia,…
Kabul must be involved in peace talks: US general
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Afghan government must be involved in talks between the US and the Taliban if…
Bangladesh to seek more Indian support to resolve Rohingya crisis
DHAKA, Feb 6 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh will seek more Indian support toresolve the Rohingya crisis as foreign minister AK Abdul…
Australia Floods: Two Found Dead As Waters Grip Townsville
TOWNSVILLE (Australia), Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Two men have died in floodwaters that have forced large-scale evacuations in the Australian city of…
Taliban demand new constitution for Afghanistan at rare talks, minus government
MOSCOW/KABUL, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Taliban demanded a new constitution for Afghanistan and promised an “inclusive Islamic system” to…
UN experts say North Korea shielding missiles at airports
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea’snuclear and ballistic missile programs remain intact and Pyongyang is using airports and…