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Three Indian military officers sacked over missile misfire into Pakistan

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The Indian government has sacked three military officers over the missile…

Malaysia keen to learn from Thailand evidence-based use of medical cannabis products

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is keen to learn more about cannabis from Thailand,…

Najib first former Malaysian PM jailed for money laundering, power abuse

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — In what can be considered a first for Malaysia, Najib Razak has become the…

Rohingya crisis fund is ‘well short of needs’: UNHCR

GENEVA, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An appeal to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is “well short of needs”, the United…

US says Iran eased demands for nuclear deal

 WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US official said that Iran has agreed to drop demands to block some UN…

Feature: Giant Panda Couple, Turning 16, Prosper Under Tender Care Of Malaysian Keepers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Asper bamboo shoots are carefully measured, weighed and sliced. Apples, pears and carrots are…

India Successfully Flight Tested Surface-To-Air Missile

NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (NNN-PTI) – India, yesterday, successfully flight tested a vertical launch short-range surface-to-air missile, from the Integrated…

Two Killed In Landslide In Indonesia’s West Papua

JAKARTA, Aug 24 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 1.5-metre flood and severe landslide, struck Sorong city in Indonesia’s West Papua province yesterday,…

Indian Coast Guard Personnel Rescued Bangladeshi Fishermen

NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (NNN-PTI) – Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel, rescued 32 Bangladeshi fishermen and handed them over to…

40 Percent Of Iran’s Commercial Air Fleet Grounded Due To U.S. Sanctions: Official

TEHRAN, Aug 24 (NNN-IRNA) – About 40 percent of Iran’s commercial air fleet are inactive, because of the undersupply of…