No sign of imminent North Korea missile launch: South Korea defence chief
SEOUL, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is too soon to tell if recent activity at some of North Korea’s rocket…
Examination of Philippines continues despite withdrawal from ICC: prosecutor
THE HAGUE, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said her examination into possible crimes against humanity committed…
Myanmar military fights rebels among ancient Rakhine temples
YANGON, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fighting between Myanmar’s military and ethnic Rakhine insurgents has now reached the ancient temples of…
Malaysia: Prime Minister Mahathir says some state-owned entities may be listed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malaysia may list certain state-owned entities to cut government debt and liabilities, Prime Minister…
Philippine transport regulator rejects Go-Jek’s appeal for ride-hailing licence
MANILA, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Philippines’ transport regulator said it has rejected an appeal from Indonesia’s Go-Jek to launch a…
Singapore leaders express condolences over Indonesia flash floods
SINGAPORE, March 19 (NNN-CNA) — President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Indonesian President Joko…
Indonesia: Five dead, one missing after flooding, landslides in Yogyakarta
Photo courtesy BASARNAS YOGYAKARTA (Indonesia), March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Torrential rains that have hit Yogyakarta over the past few days have resulted in flooding and landslides…
Australia: 7 charged in large-scale cannabis bust
SYDNEY, March 19 (NNN-XINHUA) —Seven people faced court on Tuesday following a large scale cannabis bust involving over 80 officers in the Australian State…
Facebook scrubs 1.5mn Christchurch attack videos but criticism goes viral
CHRISTCHURCH (New Zealand), March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Facebook says it removed a staggering 1.5 million videos showing harrowing viral footage…
NZ premier Ardern says mosque gunman will face ‘full force of law’
CHRISTCHURCH (New Zealand), March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, vowing never to utter the name of the Australian…