Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters defy rally ban
HONG KONG, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Police and protesters were in a standoff outside the Hong Kong government headquarters on Saturday, as thousands…
US blacklists Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya: Treasury
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Friday sanctioned an Iranian oil tanker previously held for weeks by…
Trump says US not involved in Iran satellite launch failure
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States was not involved with…
Only political solution can restore Syria’s sovereignty: Envoy
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen reiterated Thursday that only a…
Iran is not isolated from the rest of the world and economy remains strong: Zarif
By Nashir Mansor KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Iran’s economy continues to be resilient despite facing various crippling sanctions…
Brazil Defends Agribusiness Expansion Amid Global Pressure On Amazon Fires
SAO PAULO (Brazil), Aug 29 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil will keep developing its agribusiness sector with lower usage of water and…
Cheong Wa Dae voices ‘strong regret’ over Japan’s export curbs
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug 28 (NNN-YONHAP) — The office of President Moon Jae-in expressed “strong regret” Wednesday over Japan’s…
Brazil rejects G7 aid for Amazon fires
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 27 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro late Monday rejected a US$22 million aid package offered by G7…
Vietnam rolls out red carpet for Dr Mahathir
From Linda Khoo Hui Li HANOI, Aug 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Vietnam rolled out the red carpet to welcome visiting Malaysian…
Iran Says Missile Programme Non-Negotiable
TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran has rejected France’s proposal, to include the missile programme in a new round…