Japan’s Ispace Attempted 2nd Lunar Landing, Fate Unknown

TOKYO, Jun 6 (NNN-NHK) – A private lunar lander from Japanese space startup, ispace, attempted a touchdown on the moon early today, but its fate remains unknown, as the company is still trying to establish communication with the lander. The lander was scheduled to touch down at 4:17 a.m. today,…

Damaged DPRK Destroyer Conducts End Launching After Balance Restored

PYONGYANG, Jun 6 (NNN-KCNA) – A field restoration promotion team of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), had restored the balance of a newly-built destroyer, which was damaged during its launch accident, and “moored it at the pier, by safely conducting its end launching yesterday afternoon,” it was reported…

Laos Takes Steps To Enhance Irrigation Development

VIENTIANE, Jun 6 (NNN-KPL) – The Irrigation Department of the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), convened the first stakeholder forum of the irrigation sub-sector working group, to enhance coordination and strategic support for advancing irrigation development in Laos. The forum,…

Thailand Holds Travel Trade Show, Eyeing High-Value Experiences, Sustainability

CHIANG MAI, Jun 6 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2025, an international tourism trade event, is taking place in the northern resort city of Chiang Mai, with a focus on high-value experiences, rooted in culture, wellness, and sustainability. The annual B2B (Business-to-Business) trade show, launched by the Tourism Authority…

Vietnam Relaxes Two-Child Policy Amid Falling Birth Rate

HANOI, Jun 5 (NNN-VNA) – The Vietnamese National Assembly, on Tuesday, approved amendments to the Population Ordinance, removing the regulation that limited families to one or two children. Under the revised law, couples now have the freedom to decide on the number of children they wish to have, the timing…

Yemen’s Houthis Claim Responsibility For Two Drone Attacks On Israeli Airport

SANAA/JERUSALEM, Jun 5 (NNN-SABA/MA’AN) – Yemen’s Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, said in a statement last night that, the Houthis had launched two drone attacks on Ben Gurion Airport, in central Israel, earlier in the day. “Our operations will continue until the (Israeli) aggression against Gaza stops and the blockade…

Roundup: UN Says Israel Continues To Limit Humanitarian Aid For Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN humanitarians said yesterday that, less than half of their aid trucks submitted for Israeli clearance were allowed into Gaza, while the new, deadly U.S.-run aid process suspended operation. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said, only 50 flour-bearing trucks…

Afghans Struggle To Mark Eid Al-Adha Amid U.S. Sanctions

KABUL, Jun 5 (NNN-BNA) – As Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, millions in Afghanistan are grappling with deepening poverty, hunger, and economic despair. Najibullah, a 45-year-old Kabul resident, travelled from northern Kabul to a livestock market in the southern part of…

Thailand’s Business Sentiment Dipped Slightly In May

BANGKOK, Jun 5 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s business sentiment fell slightly in May, as concerns over global trade tensions weakened confidence, in export-oriented manufacturing sectors, the central bank said, yesterday. The country’s business sentiment index (BSI) was recorded at 46.7 last month, dipping from 47.1 in April, as most components of…

Sri Lanka Secures 650 Million USD In FDI During Q1 2025

COLOMBO, Jun 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka received 650 million U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI), during the first quarter of 2025, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, told Parliament, yesterday. He said, the investments were directed towards 64 projects, representing a significant increase compared to previous…