Mongolia, Uzbekistan Signed Cooperation Documents

ULAN BATOR, Jun 25 (NNN-APA) – Mongolia and Uzbekistan signed several cooperation documents, the Mongolian presidential office said on its website, yesterday. The documents, including a joint declaration on comprehensive partnership between Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan, and a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the mineral resources sector,…

Indonesian Durian Eyes China’s Massive Market Potential

JAKARTA, Jun 25 (NNN-ANTARA) – After an agreement last month, between Indonesia and China, regarding the export protocol for frozen durian, Indonesia’s authentic durian now has the opportunity to expand its market to China. “Indonesian durian has a great opportunity in the Chinese market, depending on how we can produce…

Iran’s Atomic Chief Says Nuclear Activities Won’t Stop

TEHRAN, Jun 25 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s atomic chief said yesterday that, no pause would take place in the country’s nuclear activities, according to state-run IRIB news agency. President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, made the remarks during an interview, while pointing to the attacks by the…

U.S., Israeli Military Strikes On Iran Violated UN Charter: Chinese Envoy

GENEVA, Jun 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – The military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, violated the purposes and principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, a Chinese UN envoy, said. Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva, and other international organisations in…

Japan Conducted 1st Surface-To-Ship Missile Test On Own Territory

TOKYO, Jun 25 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF), yesterday, conducted its first training exercise with the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile, at the Shizunai anti-aircraft firing range in Hokkaido, local media reported. As the Type 88 has a range of about 100 kilometres, previous training was conducted abroad, due…

6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Waters Off South-Eastern Philippines

MANILA, Jun 24 (NNN-PNA) – An earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, hit waters off south-eastern Philippines this morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said, the quake, which occurred at 09:58 a.m. local time (0158 GMT), hit at a depth of 10 km, about…

Vietnam Eases Requirements For Foreigners To Acquire Citizenship

HANOI, Jun 24 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s National Assembly, today, approved the amended Law on Nationality, easing the process for overseas Vietnamese and foreign professionals to acquire or regain citizenship. Under the revised law, foreigners and stateless individuals may be eligible for Vietnamese citizenship, if they reside in the country for…

Brunei Held Standards Awareness Programme

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jun 24 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei held Standards Awareness workshop, yesterday, to promote best practices in safety management and environmental accountability, the Brunei Standards and Accreditation Centre, at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, said. The workshop for government agencies, private enterprises, and academic institutions, focused on occupational…

Pakistan Extends Airspace Closure For Indian Flights By One Month

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for another month, the Pakistan Airports Authority announced, yesterday. According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), issued by the authority, the restriction applies to all aircraft registered in India or operated, owned, or leased…

13-Year-Old Girl Killed In Bomb Blast In West Bengal

NEW DELHI, Jun 24 (NNN-PTI) – A 13-year-old girl was killed, yesterday, in a bomb blast in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, police said. The girl was wounded after being hit by the bomb, at Barochandgar in Kaliganj police station area, of Nadia district, about 174 km north…