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Indian govt questioned on purchase of 36 Rafale jets

Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram. (Photo: PTI) New Delhi, Jan 18 (NNN-PTI) Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram…

PM Lee, PM Trudeau Discuss Canada-China Dispute, Cptpp In Phone Call

SINGAPORE, Jan 18 (NNN-CNA) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

Top North Korean In Washington To Prepare New Trump-Kim Summit

WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A top North Korean general is in Washington Friday for a rare visit, during which…

Malaysia’s economic fundamentals remain strong, says World Bank

Cityscape of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s economic fundamentals remain strong due to its diversified economy,…

China’s Tibetan medicinal bathing listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Herbs of Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and…

Malaysian Rulers To Meet On Jan 24 To Choose New King

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – A special meeting of the Conference of the Malay Rulers to elect the 16th…

Dr M: Asia News Network’s Person of the Year runner-up Read more at

Dr M: Asia News Network’s Person of the Year runner-upRead more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/12/27/dr-m-asia-news-networks-person-of-the-year-runnerup/#6379E7zumhCUZUtT.99

7 arrested in Malaysia over brawl sparked by price of nasi lemak

Footage of the brawl at the Gambang Rest and Recreational (R&R) area went viral on social media. KUANTAN: Malaysian police said…

Indonesia’s Tsunami Death Toll Rises To 168 With Over 700 Wounded

VIDEO: Tsunami slams Sulawesi after earthquake JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 25 The total casualty of a tsunami, triggered by the eruption…