Asia

Malaysian jailed for smuggling more than 6 million cigarettes into Australia

MELBOURNE, Feb 25 (NNN-CNA) — A Malaysian man has been sentenced to five years in jail for smuggling more than…

North Korea could become ‘great economic power’ without nukes: US Pres Trump

BEIJING, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Donald Trump said that Kim Jong Un could soon put North Korea on the…

Singapore: Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on extended medical leave after fracturing arm

SINGAPORE, Feb 25 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan is on extended…

US To Delay Further Tariffs On Chinese Goods – Pres Trump

President Trump met China’s Vice Premier Liu He on Friday  WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump has announced that the…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rides train on way to Vietnam for Trump summit

BEIJING, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’sarmoured train chugged across China on Sunday as he headed…

Afghanistan: Expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks

KABUL, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The US and the Taliban are meeting inQatar for fresh talks Monday seeking an end…

UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record in 2018

KABUL, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – More civilians were killed in the Afghanwar in 2018 than during any other year on…

India toxic alcohol deaths jump to 133: police

GUWAHATI (India), Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 35 more workers have died in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor,…

Bangladesh: Lone hijacker killed attempting to skyjack national carrier Biman

DHAKA/CHATTOGRAM, Feb 25 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh army said a suspected plane hijacker was killed in commando operations after he made…

Suspected Bangladesh plane hijacker shot dead: Army

CHITTAGONG, Feb 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Bangladesh commandos stormed a passenger jet in the country’s southeast on Sunday (Feb 24) and…