US lifts UN freeze on North Korea aid
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is moving quickly to lift a freeze at the United Nations…
Malaysian government says it has remitted ‘abortive costs’ for HSR postponement: MOT
SINGAPORE, Feb 1 (NNN-CNA) — The Malaysian government said it has remitted to Singapore the “abortive costs” incurred for the…
Thailand: Toxic Smog Shuts Schools in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Toxic smog in Bangkok has forced more than 400 schools to close for the rest of the week, to…
Jailed Reuters reporters to launch last appeal to Myanmar court
YANGON, Feb 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lawyers for two Reuters journalists jailed for seven years in Myanmar on charges linked to…
Kabul control slips in Afghanistan amid US talks with Taliban
WASHINGTON, Feb1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Kabul government is steadilylosing its grip over parts of Afghanistan even as American forces intensifytheir…
Bangladesh: PM Hasina seeks Malaysia’s help to send back Rohingyas
DHAKA, Feb 1 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged Malaysia to exert pursue on Myanmar to create a…
U.S. envoy to meet N. Koreans over denuclearization
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (NNN-YONHAP) — The U.S. envoy for North Korea will meet with his counterpart from the regime next…
Altantuya’s son says he had to change name, bullied after mother’s death
SHAH ALAM, Jan 30 (NNN- AGENCIES) – The eldest son of Altantuya Shaariibuu changed his name to Bayarkhuu Bayarjargal due…
Sea Level Rise Poses Risk To New Zealand Infrastructure: Report
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – As much as 14 billion NZ dollars (9.7 billion U.S. dollars) of infrastructure…
21 Militants Surrender In E. Afghanistan
JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Jan 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 21 anti-government militants, including 20 Taliban and one Daesh fighters, have…