Asia

Life expectancy in Malaysia has risen by 12 years

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), July 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s life expectancy at birth in 2021 is expected to increase to 75.6 years,…

Implementation of SDGs at local level key to achieving Agenda 2030 – Malaysian minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Agenda…

China, Pakistan Hold Joint Maritime Drill

SHANGHAI, Jul 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – A four-day joint maritime exercise between China and Pakistan kicked off at a military port…

51st Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Started In Fiji

SUVA, Jul 12 (NNN-PINA) – The 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting, focusing on the 2050 Strategy, for the…

World population to hit 8 bn this year; India to surpass China by 2023: UN

UNITED NATIONS, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the UN…

Japanese PM To Push Forward Amending Pacifist Constitution

TOKYO, Jul 12 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minster, Fumio Kishida, said yesterday, he would like to push forward efforts to…

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Of Ministers To Resign If New Gov’t Formed: PM

COLOMBO, Jul 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers decided to resign, if an agreement is reached to form…

Iran Says Production Of 20 Percent Uranium Nothing New

TEHRAN, Jul 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), said yesterday that, Iran’s production…

India’s Central Bank Unveiled Rupee Settlement System For Int’l Trade

MUMBAI, Jul 12 (NNN-PTI) – India’s central bank, yesterday, unveiled an Indian rupee settlement system for international trade. Exporters and…

Western Sanctions Bring Iran, Russia Closer In Trade, Economy: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Jul 12 (NNN-IRNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said yesterday that, Western sanctions on Iran and Russia, have brought the…