Asia

Agrarian Development Ministry: Malaysia opens doors to Peru’s Hass avocados

LIMA, Jan 19 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Peruvian Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has announced that Malaysia’s Department of Agriculture officialized…

6.4-Magnitude Quake Hit Tonga

SUVA, Jan 19 (NNN-PINA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4, jolted 125 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga, at…

10 Pakistanis Killed In Pakistan’s Strikes On Iranian Border Village: Official

TEHRAN, Jan 19 (NNN-IRNA) – An Iranian provincial official said yesterday, 10 Pakistanis were killed, in strikes by Pakistan’s army,…

Malaysian PM Anwar sticks with decision to forego salary until economy fully recovers

CYBERJAYA (Malaysia), Jan 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim remains steadfast in his decision not to take his…

Illegal immigrants: Italy extends border controls with Slovenia

Migrants on Lampedusa island, Italy ROME, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Italian Ministry of Interior announced that the country would…

Singapore Transport Minister Resigns, Faces 27 Charges, Including Corruption

SINGAPORE, Jan 18 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore’s former Transport Minister, S. Iswaran, was charged with 27 offenses in court today, according…

Fireworks Factory Explosion Killed Almost Two Dozen People In Thailand

BANGKOK, Jan 18 (NNN-TNA) – A fireworks factory explosion, in Thailand’s central Suphan Buri province, killed almost two dozen people…

One Killed In Mi-8 Military Helicopter Crash In Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, Jan 18 (NNN-KNA) – An Mi-8 military helicopter crashed in Kyrgyzstan yesterday, killing one and injuring eight, the Ministry…

OPEC predicts robust oil demand growth in 2025

VIENNA, Jan 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday forecast “robust” global oil demand…

32 Factory Workers Injured In Vehicle Collision In Yangon

YANGON, Jan 18 (NNN-MNA) – Thirty-two factory workers were injured, in a head-on collision between a car carrying them, and…