Asian Leaders Voice Concerns Over U.S. Tariffs

TOKYO, Jun 1 (NNN-NHK) – Political leaders and former heads of state from across Asia, expressed concerns over the U.S. government’s tariff policies, calling for greater unity among Asian nations, to overcome shared challenges. Speaking at the 30th “Future of Asia” international forum, held in Tokyo, from May 29 to…

Laos Aims For 70 Percent Forest Cover To Secure Greener Future

VIENTIANE, May 31 (NNN-KPL) – Laos continues its efforts to protect the environment and build a better future for the next generation, by emphasising the vital role of forests in supporting livelihoods and mobilising people nationwide, to help the government achieve its target of restoring forest cover to 70 percent…

Over 2,200 Afghan Families Return Home From Pakistan, Iran

KABUL, May 31 (NNN-BNA) – A total of 2,202 Afghan families with 9,288 members, returned home from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan on Thursday and yesterday, Afghanistan’s High Commission for Addressing Returnees Problems said, today. The commission provides temporary shelters, nourishment, water, medical care, and transportation services to the returnees. Nearly…

Nearly Two Million Stimulant Tablets, Over 134.2 Kg Of Heroin Seized In Central Myanmar

YANGON, May 31 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar police seized over 1.99 million stimulant tablets and more than 134.2 kg of heroin, in central Myanmar, the state-owned daily, Myanma Alinn, reported, today. Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotic police intercepted two vehicles near a village in Lewe township, Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory,…

622 Killed, 1,704 Injured In Road Accidents In Myanmar In Jan-Apr

YANGON, May 31 (NNN-MNA) – A total of 622 people were killed and 1,704 others injured, in 1,148 road accidents in Myanmar, in the first four months of this year, according to the Road Transport Administration Department (RTAD), today. The figures recorded between Jan and Apr this year, were down…

Three Dead In House Fire In Philippines

MANILA, May 31 (NNN-PNA) – Two teenage girls and a young boy were killed in a house fire, in Bulacan province, north of Manila, authorities said, today. Rosario Mariano, chief of the Bulakan Municipal Disaster Reduction and Management Office, said the victims, a 16-year-old girl, her toddler brother, and their…

Nearly 6,000 Affected, Over 50,000 Power Outages Reported As Severe Weather Batters Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nearly 6,000 people have been affected by severe weather in Sri Lanka, as of this morning, according to the latest report from the country’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC said that, 5,974 people from 1,579 families have been affected by the adverse weather, and…

Zionist Israel Strikes “Military Sites” In Syria’s Coastal Provinces

DAMASCUS/JERUSALEM, May 31 (NNN-SANA/MA’AN) – Zionist Israel carried out airstrikes late yesterday, on multiple military targets in Syria’s coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia, including a former special forces headquarters and military positions, near civilian areas, according to Syrian state media and a war monitor. In Tartus, the airstrikes targeted…

Israel To Ban Entry Of Arab Foreign Ministers For West Bank Meeting: Media

JERUSALEM, May 31 (NNN-MA’AN) – The Israeli regime decided to ban the entry of foreign ministers from Arab countries, who planned to visit Ramallah in the West Bank, tomorrow, for a meeting with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, Israel’s state-run Kan TV News reported, last night. Israeli Foreign Ministry officials were…

Egypt Condemns Israel’s Decision To Build New Settlements In West Bank

CAIRO, May 31 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt, yesterday, condemned Israel’s decision to establish 22 new settlements in the West Bank. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the move a provocation, and a flagrant violation of international law and Palestinian rights. The decision is “rejected by the international…