President Rouhani: Tehran-Damascus Ties Based On Brotherhood, Unity
TEHRAN, Iran, Feb 26 (NNN-IRNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said that, Iran will stand beside the Syrian government and nation…
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam from China
Dong Dang Station in the northern province of Lạng Sơn was up all night to prepare for the arrival of…
Probe Committee Formed Over Foiled Bangladesh Plane Hijacking
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Feb 26 (NNN-BSS) – A five-member committee was formed on Monday, to probe into a gunman’s foiled attempt…
Ferry catches fire in Langkawi, but all 52 passengers safe
LANGKAWI (Malaysia), Feb 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A ferry serving the popular island of Langkawi in Malaysia caught fire here Monday…
Afghanistan launches new export route to India through Iran
KABUL, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Afghanistan began exports to India through an Iranian port on Sunday, official said, as the…
Update: Would-be Bangladeshi plane hijacker had toy gun – police
DHAKA (Reuters) – A Bangladeshi passenger on a Dubai-bound flight who threatened to blow up the plane and tried to…
Indonesian president vows US$30 bln transfer to villages if re-elected
Indonesian President Joko Widodo JAKARTA, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo has pledged to raise the funds the…
Philippines: Stop making death threats to priests – Pres Duterte
MANILA, Feb 25 (NNN-PNA) — Amid concerns raised by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle that priests have been receiving death threats from persons…
Indian police detain hundreds in Kashmir sweeps
SRINAGAR, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indian authorities have detained hundreds of separatist leaders and Muslim activists in an escalating crackdown in…
Fighter to minister: Philippine Muslim rebel’s new ‘struggle’
MANILA, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Murad Ebrahim’s life as the Philippines’ top Muslim rebel led him into fierce jungle combat…