Asia

Mongolia Prepares For Russian President’s Visit

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia, March 30 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – Mongolia is preparing for an official visit by Russian President, Vladimir Putin,…

2019 China-New Zealand Year Of Tourism Kicks Off

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, March 30 (NNN-XINHUA) – The 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism was launched here today, Saturday, with…

Insider Attack Kills Nine Policemen In S. Afghanistan

QALAT, Afghanistan, March 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Insider attack, in a police checkpoint, in Shahr-e-Safa district of Afghanistan’s southern Zabul province,…

Singapore To Legislate To Crack Down On Online Fake News: PM

SINGAPORE, March 30 (NNN-CNA) – A new bill will be proposed to Singapore’s parliament on Monday, to require online news…

US, China report progress in Beijing trade talks

PALM BEACH/BEIJING, March 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — U.S. President Donald Trump said that trade talks with China were going very well,…

Saudi Arabia, China Pledge To Strengthen Economic, Military Cooperation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 30 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, pledged to strengthen economic and military…

Iran Police Issues “Serious” Travel Alert Over Floods

TEHRAN, Iran, March 30 (NNN-ARNA) – Iran’s traffic police, on Friday, issued a “serious” alert, asking people to avoid taking…

US senators introduce bill to stop F-35 sales to Turkey

Turkey is important NATO ally, but Russia seeks to undermine NATO interests, senators say. Photo courtesy Aanadolu WASHINGTON, March 30…

Thai Election: The wait continues as formation of government remains uncertain

By Linda Khoo  BANGKOK, March 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — More than 38.2 million Thais have exercised their rights in the country’s long-awaited General Election…

Singapore passport most powerful in world again, alongside Japan and South Korea

SINGAPORE, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Singapore’s passport has reclaimed the top spot on the 2019 Henley Passport Index, alongside Japan and South…