Strong Earthquake Hit Off Western Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued
JAKARTA, Aug 24 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s western province of Bengkulu last night, but did not have…
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…