Malaysian govt to study options on national carrier MAS, says PM Mahahtir
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The government will study various options before coming out with a decision on the…
S.Korean president to make state visit to Malaysia to boost ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in is set to make a three-day state visit to…
Local journalist wounded in bomb attack in S. Afghanistan
LASHKAR GAH (Afghanistan), March 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — A local journalist was seriously wounded following a bomb attack in Lashkar Gah,…
N. Korea could be ‘hedging,’ not cheating, with missile activities, says Moon’s adviser
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, March 12 (NNN-BERNAMA-YONHAP) — Through its reported ongoing nuclear and missile activities, North Korea may be…
Record amount of meth seized in Asia in 2018: UN report
SINGAPORE, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A record amount of methamphetamine was seized in East Asia and Southeast Asia last year,…
Japan to fund Sri Lankan light rail system
COLOMBO, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan’s overseas development agency said that it has agreed to lend funds for a new US$1.5-billion…
‘Key conspirator’ of Kashmir attack shot dead: Indian police
SRINAGAR, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indian police said that one of the “key conspirators” behind a suicide attack that killed at…
Refugee footballer becomes Australian citizen after Thai-Bahrain ordeal
MELBOURNE, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A refugee footballer who was detained in Thailand and threatened with extradition to Bahrain said he feels…
Pakistan insists will deal ‘firmly’ with militants: US security advisor
WASHINGTON, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pakistan promises to crack down on militant groups attacking Indian rule over Kashmir, President Donald…
Singapore grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after 2 deadly crashes
SilkAir’s Boeing 737 MAX 8. Photo courtesy Singapore Airlines SINGAPORE, March 12 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore’s aviation regulator has ordered the…