Iranian Official Hails “Extensive” Cultural Cooperation With China
TEHRAN, May 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s cooperation with China, in the area of cultural heritage, is “extensive, friendly and responsible,”…
Syrian Heritage At Risk As U.S. Blockade Threatens Antiquities: Official
DAMASCUS, May 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mohammed Nazeer Awad, head of the General Directorate for Antiquities and Museums in Syria, shed…
21 Years After U.S.-Led Invasion, Iraq Strives To Retrieve Looted Antiquities
BAGHDAD, May 19 (NNN-NINA) – As the world celebrated International Museum Day yesterday, Iraq remains haunted by the poignant scars…
Revised Law Allows Japan Police To Crack Down On Rule-Breaking Cyclists
TOKYO, May 18 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s parliament yesterday, passed a bill that will permit police to fine cyclists for minor…
Japan’s Parliament Passes Bill To Allow Joint Custody For Divorced Parents
TOKYO, May 18 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s parliament has enacted a bill into law that will allow divorced parents the option…
Laos Recorded 36-Percent Rise In Int’l Tourists In First Three Months
VIENTIANE, May 15 (NNN-KPL) – More than 1.1 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first three months of this…
Laos Donates Pair Of Asian Elephants To Cambodia
TAKEO, Cambodia, May 13 (NNN-AKP) – Laos, yesterday, handed over a pair of rare Asian elephants to Cambodia, in order…
Cambodia Ready To Host 2nd Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship In July
PHNOM PENH, May 9 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia is ready to host the second Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship, from July…
Cambodia Sends Centuries-Old Famous Reclining Vishnu Statue For Study, Restoration In France
PHNOM PENH, May 8 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia yesterday held a blessing ceremony, to mark the departure for France of a…
Saudia Holidays, Alula Announced Strategic Partnership
RIYADH, May 8 (NNN-SPA) – Saudia Holidays and AlUla, the ancient oasis city in north-west Saudi Arabia, announced a strategic…