Japanese Yen Hits 7-Month High As Dollar Tumbles

TOKYO, Apr 23 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese yen surged to the upper 139-yen level against the U.S. dollar, in Tokyo’s foreign exchange market yesterday, marking its strongest level in about seven months. The rally came, as concerns grew over the stability and independence of U.S. monetary policy, after President Donald…

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Southern Philippines

MANILA, Apr 23 (NNN-PNA) – An offshore earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, struck Davao Occidental province in southern Philippines, last night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 6:17 p.m. local time, hit at a depth of 117 km, about…

S. Korea To Extend Fuel Tax Cut For Two More Months

SEOUL, Apr 22 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s finance ministry said today that, it will extend the fuel tax cut for two more months, with adjustments to discount rates. A tax discount rate on gasoline consumption will be cut from 15 percent to 10 percent, while discount rates on diesel and…

Cambodia, Malaysia Vowed To Strengthen Military Cooperation, Partnership

PHNOM PENH, Apr 22 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Malaysia, yesterday, vowed to strengthen bilateral military cooperation and partnership for mutual benefit, said a press release from the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA). The commitment was made during a meeting held here between the RCA’s commander, Gen. Mao Sophan, and Gen. Muhammad…

Iran Ready For Deal With U.S. If National Interests Respected: President

TEHRAN, Apr 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, said yesterday that, Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the United States, in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country’s national interests are preserved. “In the negotiations with the United States, we are ready for an agreement within a…

Israeli Regime Demolished Palestinians’ Residential Buildings In West Bank Yesterday

HEBRON, West Bank, Apr 22 (NNN-WAFA) – The cruel Israeli regime’s excavators demolished many Palestinians’ residential buildings in the town of Beit Ummar, north of the West Bank city of Hebron, yesterday.– NNN-WAFA  

Philippines, U.S. Launched Joint Military Drills Amid Criticism

MANILA, Apr 22 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines and the United States kicked off their annual Balikatan military exercises, yesterday, amid criticism that, the drills pose a threat to regional peace and stability. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), led a protest yesterday, outside a military camp in the Philippine capital, during the…

10 Terrorists Killed In Police Operation In Pakistan’s Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (NNN-APP) – At least 10 terrorists were killed, in a joint security operation in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, local police said, yesterday. The police said, an intelligence-based operation was carried out in the Makarwal area of Mianwali district, where an exchange of fire took place between militants…

Chinese FM Held Talks With Indonesian Counterpart

BEIJING, Apr 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, held talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister, Sugiono, in Beijing, yesterday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said, China and Indonesia have reached an important consensus on building a China-Indonesia community…

Cambodia Launches Tourism Port In SW Kampot Coastal Province

KAMPOT, Cambodia, Apr 21 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia, today, inaugurated a 10-million-U.S.-dollar tourism port, in the seaside south-western province of Kampot, aiming to promote the kingdom’s maritime transportation sector. Located in Teuk Chhou district, the 4.2-hectare Kampot International Tourism Port, has a water depth of three metres and can accommodate vessels…