Death Toll Of Indonesia’s Quarry Landslides Rises To 17

JAKARTA, Jun 1 (NNN-ANTARA) – The death toll of landslides at a quarry in Indonesia’s West Java province on Friday, increased to 17, with eight others missing, an official said, yesterday. “Three bodies were found by rescuers today, so we will search for the eight others,” said Mamang Fatmono, acting…

Israel Says Hamas Undermining Ceasefire Talks; Hamas Denies Rejection, Calls U.S. Envoy “Biased;” Death Toll: 54,381

JERUSALEM, Jun 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, said yesterday that, Israel has accepted an updated U.S.-mediated proposal for a hostage release deal, while accusing Hamas of stalling progress by rejecting the framework. “Hamas’ response is unacceptable and brings the situation backward,” the statement read, citing U.S.…

Malaysian PM Calls For Strategic Connectivity, Open Trade During Shangri-La Dialogue

SINGAPORE, Jun 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, said here yesterday that, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is dedicated to promoting open and fair trade, while recognising the potential risks associated with global fragmentation. In a special address during the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue,…

Indian Military Confirms Fighter Jets Lost In Recent Clash With Pakistan

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian military, yesterday, confirmed for the first time that, it lost fighter jets during the clash with Pakistan earlier this month. The confirmation was made by India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Anil Chauhan, in an interview with foreign media in Singapore, Indian…

Malaysia’s Capital A Returns To Profitability In Q1

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s Capital A, the owner of budget airline AirAsia, has returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2025. The firm said in a statement on Friday that, the group posted a profit after tax of 194 million ringgit (45.58 million U.S. dollars), a…

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…