Asia

China, Russia revive push to lift UN sanctions on North Korea

UNITED NATIONS,Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China and Russia are pushing the UN Security Council to ease sanctions on North Korea by…

Pakistan’s Exports Jump 25 Percent In First Four Months Of Fiscal Year

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan’s exports increased by 25 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal…

Myanmar Further Extends Entry Restrictions Until End Of Nov

YANGON, Nov 2 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, yesterday further extended entry restrictions for travellers until Nov 30. The…

Thailand Reopens To Vaccinated Visitors To Boost Pandemic-Hit Economy

BANGKOK, Nov 2 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand yesterday reopened to vaccinated visitors from more than 60 countries and regions, amid efforts…

French Pres Macron says Australian PM lied to him over subs spat; Morrison says not true

  ROME, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Australia’s prime minister outright lied to him over a…

Last seven years on track to be hottest on record: UN

   GLASGOW, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest…

6.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Western Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued

JAKARTA, Nov 2 (NNN-ANTARA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, jolted Indonesia’s western North Sumatra province early today,…

Iran Urges U.S. To Take “Practical” Measures For Holding Talks

TEHRAN, Nov 2 (NNN-IRNA) – For any form of talks with the U.S., Washington should first take “practical” steps, Iranian…

Japan’s Ruling LDP-Komeito Coalition Retains Majority Of Lower House Seats

TOKYO, Nov 1 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s ruling coalition of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, retained a comfortable majority of…

Taliban Supreme Leader Makes Debut In Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Nov 1 (NNN-BIA) – The Taliban’s elusive leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, made his debut in the group’s birthplace, Kandahar…