N. Korea slams Japan over suspected plan to discharge radioactive water

Denouncing Japan’s planned contaminated water discharge A group of South Korean and Japanese civic activists denounces Japan’s planned discharge of water contaminated by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown during a news conference in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Aug. 16, 2019. Photo courtesy of Yonhap.…

S. Korea, Myanmar reach summit deal to boost economic ties

tBy Lee Chi-dong NAYPYITAW, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA-YONHAP) — South Korea and Myanmar agreed Tuesday to open a new chapter in their relations by ramping up partnerships in the economy, culture and development. In his talks with Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s state counsellor, President Moon Jae-in said, the two sides…

1MDB Trial: Jho Low was Najib’s unofficial special adviser, court told

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept 3  (NNN-BERNAMA) — A former special officer to Najib Tun Razak told the High Court here today that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, was the unofficial special adviser to the former prime minister. Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin, 43, Jho Low carried out various behind-the-scenes tasks…

Bangladesh’s mega bridge to boost economy

DHAKA, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Bangladesh’s largest river bridge is expected to bolster the country’s economy through a landmark connection between capital Dhaka and the country’s southern region, Anadolu Agency reported. Construction of the Padma bridge — a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River — is expected to be complete by end-2020 and open for…

Dr Mahathir’s visit to Russia expected to boost trade ties

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is scheduled to arrive in Russia for a three-day visit tomorrow at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Malaysian ambassador to Russia, Datuk Mat Dris Yaacob, said the visit would enhance the diplomatic…

Turkey reiterates support for Colombia’s peace process

ANKARA, Sept 3 (NNN-ANADOLU) — Turkey reiterated its support Monday for the peace process in Colombia following the recent rearmament announcement by the former top commander of the FARC. “Turkey has welcomed the peace agreement signed in 2016 between Colombia Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and…

Superpowers’ sanctions hurting smaller countries: Dr M

PHNOM PENH, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today slammed several world superpowers  for imposing sanctions on small countries in the region. He said the sanction would hurt not only the country involved but also other countries for ‘no reason at all’.  “We have no quarrel with this country but…

Hurricane Dorian claims 5 lives in Bahamas

Photo courtesy of Anadolu. NEW YORK, Sept 3 (NNN-ANADOLU) — At least five deaths have been recorded in the Bahamas from Hurricane Dorian, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said at a news conference Monday. As the storm crept across the Atlantic Ocean towards the U.S. mainland, it also injured at least…

Minsk hosts international conference on counter-terrorism

MINSK, Belarus, Sept 3 (NNN-BELTA) — An International High-Level Conference on countering terrorism through innovative approaches and the use of new and emerging technologies is taking place here currently, reported Belarus News Agency, BELTA. The conference has brought together representatives from nearly 50 countries. File Photo of anti-terrorism exercise in…

Govt to continue to beef up railway transportation

SERENDAH,  Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The government will give continuous focus on railway development projects in the country and optimise the use of railroads thus improving the country’s economic status, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook The government he said, also wanted to see…