Japan: Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisation
TOKYO, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s outgoing Emperor Akihito andEmpress Michiko dramatically modernised the tradition-bound monarchy,bringing themselves closer to the…
S. Korea starts search for war remains, separate from North
SEOUL, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Korea’s military is separately searching for Korean War remains at the heavily armed inter-Korean border…
Update: Kim suspect pleads guilty to lower charge
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latest on the trial of a Vietnamese woman in the killing of estranged North…
Malaysia: Prosecutors offer lower charge for lone Kim suspect
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malaysian prosecutors have offered to reduce a murder charge against the Vietnamese woman who is…
Number Of International Tourists To Australia Hits Record High With China Remaining Top Market
CANBERRA, Australia, March 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of international tourists who chose Australia as their holiday destination hit a…
India Extends Deadline To Impose Higher Duties On 29 U.S. Products
NEW DELHI, India, March 31 (NNN-PTI) – India has once again extended the deadline to impose retaliatory tariffs on as…
Indonesia’s Catastrophe Hit-Area In Eastern Papua Province Heads To Recovery
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 31 (NNN-ANTARA) – Jayapura district of Indonesia’s eastern Papua province, entered a three-month transitional emergency period for…
Former PM Thaksin Deprived Of All Royal Decorations By Thai Monarch
BANGKOK, Thailand, March 31 (NNN-TNA) – Thai King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, has deprived Thailand’s former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, of all…
Afghan Forces Recapture Parts Of District In Northern Badakhshan Province, Taliban Denies Claim
FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The security forces have recaptured parts of Arghanchkhaw district in Afghanistan’s northern Badakhshan province,…
Nepali, Foreign Companies Sign 15 Deals In Investment Summit
KATHMANDU, Nepal, March 31 (NNN-NEPALNEWS) – Nepali and foreign companies signed a total of 15 investment deals and Memorandum of…